Access control in the multifamily industry has evolved from traditional keys to more advanced technologies such as fobs and smartphone-based access, though not without challenges. 

Retrofitting older buildings has become essential for updates. While Proptech can attract high-quality residents, it’s not a universal solution. There are several key factors to consider, including budget and provider options. 

Jason Newland, Multifamily Specialist and Electronics Team Lead at Allegion, brings over 15 years of experience in architectural design, engineering coordination, business development and construction project delivery to this episode of the podcast. Jason joins host Paul Marks to discuss the evolving market of access control solutions, key considerations when retrofitting existing multifamily properties, the benefits of electronic access control and Proptech and more. 

Solving For Multifamily is back and better than ever! Meet our new host, Paul Marks, the host and executive producer of Multifamily Matters, a radio show dedicated to all things multifamily. 

In this episode, Paul speaks with Robert Gaulden from Zentra about the evolution of access control technology in the multifamily housing sector. This includes the rapid adoption of technology spurred by the pandemic, the importance of integrating various Proptech solutions to improve operational efficiency and resident experience, the role of unified access control systems and the need for open architecture. 

Listen to this episode of Solving For Multifamily to learn more about industry changes, especially due to the pandemic, Proptech consolidation and improving NOI, useful tips for owners and operators, and more! 

Smart Apartment and Proptech, how has this changed over the last few years?  Where do smart apartments intersect “bring your own device” resident tech? What’s on tap for multifamily in 2024?

On this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Mike Branam, from PointCentral, shares his insights on these questions and how technology is ultimately solving for the issues we are seeing in multifamily.  

Implementing technology into your multifamily building can be confusing.  Where do you start?  How will the implementation go?  What integrations do I need to make this all work?   

On this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Shaun Souers, of ResTech, joins us to talk about how they advise and help their clients navigate these various questions.  Creating and tailoring a technology roadmap to ultimately lead to measurable success. 

The smart home/building market is complex. A smart automation system incorporates several technologies, including hardware, software, and internet connectivity. Ensuring all those things work together can be a point of frustration. That’s where Yonomi comes in. 

Kent Dickson, General Manager of Yonomi, joins this episode of Solving for Multifamily to talk about how their platform makes connecting various devices to software applications fast and easy. This ultimately leads to more flexibility and freedom for your property.

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to Multifamily Matters, hosted by Paul Marks, you’re missing out.  Paul’s weekly, one hour show is dedicated to topics and issues that focus on multifamily industry operations.   

During this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Paul joins Robert Gaulden to talk about some of the most impactful topics covered on his show and how he has used his platform to help share ideas, operations, and technologies, especially during the pandemic.  We also learn about the genesis of the show and how Paul got into broadcasting.  Finally, Paul leans in on what he believes is the largest issue facing the industry today.   

Imagine if leasing an apartment was the same as the decision to purchase a mattress. We’re not there yet, but virtual apartment tour platforms like Peek are bringing us closer to that reality. Offering a fully immersive 3D virtual touring experience is a win-win for property managers and potential residents.  

During this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Austin Lo from Peek shares that residents who virtually tour apartments are three times more likely to become renters. He also explains how using predictive data for virtual tour interactions can help property managers use their staff more efficiently, offer personalized experiences and centralize leasing. Listen to the Smarter virtual touring for your property episode for more. 

Apartment owners sometimes use 40 different stand-alone systems to run their properties. Yes, 40 systems that aren’t connecting in meaningful ways. That’s data that isn’t being utilized efficiently to improve apartment performance and maximize net operating income (NOI).  

Elizabeth Braman from Revolution RE, formally Joyhub Inc., joins Robert Gaulden to explain how her company is closing the gaps in apartment data. Listen to the A better way to manage the complexity of data today. 

Everyone loves convenience. And if something can be done on-the-go from the palm of our hand (aka via our smart phones) it’s a big win. Pay rent, unlock the door, chat with the community, grant access to the dog walker —all of this can be done in a single apartment app today. But the resident experience is only part of the story.  

Will Coffin from Livly joined Robert Gaulden on the Solving for Multifamily podcast to discuss how a fully integrated app can improve NOI through streamlined operations, connected apartment communities, keyless entry and more. Get the full story in this episode, The One App Experience.  

In this episode of Solving for Multifamily, Robert and Todd Burner from Kastle discuss ways apartment properties can use staff more efficiently—while enhancing security.  

Kastle, a managed services provider (MSP), debunks the idea that access control must be a “run-it-yourself" model by taking on as much of the process as the property management team wants to hand over. At a time when property managers are being stretched thin, this allows them to focus on activities that will improve the resident experience—and ultimately NOI.  

Remote video surveillance is another way Kastle helps improve on-site efficiencies. Listen to Benefits of Managed Services and Remote Video Guarding with Kastle Systems to hear how remote guarding is more effective than traditional security camera surveillance.