Security is one of the most important factors that renters take into consideration when choosing an apartment community. In order to deliver the high tech, smart apartment living experience to their residents, many property owners are choosing to install smart access control solutions throughout their buildings. But not only do these smart systems provide enhanced security to those that live there, they also offer an effective way for onsite teams to save both time and money.

Take hotels as an example. Almost all hotels leverage a smart access control system to provide access to their guests – just think about how convenient the process is when you check in and check out of your room. The hotel staff uses their software to assign you an NFC card or smartphone key that is specifically linked to the room you are staying in. Upon checking out, they can then reset the digital access code to ensure you are no longer able to enter the room so it is secure for the next guest. This streamlined process saves time for both onsite staff and also the hotel guest.

So what are some of the benefits of a smart access control system in the multifamily industry?

Convenience

In a time when most things can be locked or unlocked with the touch of a button, being able to use your smart phone to access your apartment is significantly more convenient than having to carry around a set of keys. It also eliminates the risk of keys being misplaced, which helps staff avoid having to respond to calls from residents (potentially after-hours) that are requesting to be given access to their units.

Ease of access for temporary guests

This includes contractors that may be completing temporary work orders inside units. Being able to remotely provide access to any residence and then take it away once the job has been completed eliminates the need for onsite teams to manually collect physical keys, and enhances security for existing residents who can rest assured that access codes for guests are only valid for the necessary and specified time frame.

Enhance the resident living experience

According to recent publication by Parks and Associates, over a third of MDU residents are willing to pay an additional 15% a month in rent for smart amenities. Additionally, door locks was one of the top 5 devices that renters ranked they would most like to be able to control via voice assistant – which is one of the many features our access control system provides. Delivering these smart home amenities to residents provides opportunity for some properties to increase rent, and also improves resident retention rates.

In addition to energy management, humidity mitigation, and leak detection, the TrustHab Solution includes an effective access control system that provides a secure and convenient way for onsite teams to manage resident and guest entry across their buildings. To learn more about our smart locks and the many other ways we can help increase efficiency throughout your property, reach out to us for a tour of our platform.

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