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5 Steps to Become a Certified Smart Home Installer

Whether you’re a smart home technician wanting to broaden your customer base or a newbie to the real estate technology industry, the world of...

Best Residential Access Control System & Must-Have Features

Key takeaways The key components of an access control solution include a control panel, credentials, readers, and a release mechanism. When you look...

Installer’s Guide to the Top 5 Smart Devices For Apartments

Key takeaways The best smart apartment devices solve longstanding issues related to living in and managing apartments. Help your clients simplify...

Housing for Remote Workers: How Digital Nomads Impact Real Estate

With the rising popularity of remote work, more people than ever can live and work from anywhere by simply having an internet connection. So...

5 Ways to Fix the High Multifamily Employee Turnover Rate

Key takeaways Employee turnover is particularly high in the multifamily industry because property managers, leasing agents, and maintenance...

What is a Smart Building and What Are the Benefits?

Key takeaways A smart building uses the Internet of Things to automate building processes. Benefits of a smart building include higher return on...

How to Reap the Benefits of Transit-Oriented Development

Key takeaways Transit-oriented development is the future of urban planning. By giving your residents the opportunity to forgo their cars, you...

IP Doorbell Intercom: The High-Tech Solution to Building Entry

Access management just got smarter. Doorbell intercoms are now among the everyday items that can be internet-connected. Thanks to the...

Your Guide to Electronic Access Control Systems

Key takeaways Electronic access control is the best way to secure your building without hampering access for tenants and staff. Card readers,...

CapEx: Capital Expenditures in Real Estate Explained

As a property manager or owner, you know that buildings require maintenance, renovations, and appliance replacements or upgrades. In addition to...

4 Types of Preventative Property Maintenance for Successful Building Management

Key takeaways Save money and time in the long run by planning ahead for preventive maintenance. Properties of all sizes need maintenance. Budgeting...