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Strategy and technology

• Property Management and Leasing Software

  Property management and leasing software is the system of record for a property: it holds leases, the rent roll, resident ledgers, accounting and the...

• Revenue Management Software

  Revenue management software recommends rental rates based on demand, leasing pace and market conditions. For student housing it typically prices by...

• Resident Screening and Payments

  This category covers checking applicants and guarantors before a lease is approved, along with the tools residents and parents use to pay rent, fees...

• Access Control and Security Systems

  Access control and security systems manage who can enter buildings, units, bedrooms and amenities, using smart locks, key cards, mobile credentials,...

• Wi-Fi and Internet Providers

  This category covers bulk and managed internet for a whole property, including the Wi-Fi network across units and common areas and the support...

• Marketing and Leasing Technology

  Marketing and leasing technology covers the websites, ads, CRM, chat, call tracking and tour scheduling tools that attract prospects and move them to...

• Reputation and Resident Sentiment

  Reputation and resident sentiment tools monitor online reviews, help staff respond and run resident surveys. They show how residents and parents feel...

• Virtual Tours and 3D Imaging

  This category covers 3D tours, photography, video and floor plans that let prospects see a property without visiting. It also includes tools for...

• Renters and Liability Insurance

  This category covers renters insurance for residents, liability programs that protect the property from resident-caused damage, and coverage programs...

• Group Purchasing and Procurement

  Group purchasing and procurement programs combine the buying power of many properties to get negotiated pricing from suppliers. They often include...

• Staffing and Recruiting

  Staffing and recruiting firms supply temporary workers such as turn crews, cleaners and front desk help, and recruit permanent leasing and maintenance...

• Payroll, Benefits and HR

  Payroll and HR providers pay your staff, withhold and file payroll taxes, and keep employee records, and many also handle benefits, time tracking and...

• Offshoring and Back-Office Support

  Offshore and back-office providers supply remote teams that handle administrative work such as lease processing, accounts payable, data entry and...

• Market Research and Data Analytics

  Market research providers supply data and analysis on rents, occupancy, preleasing pace, new supply and enrollment around the campuses you serve. Some...

• RFP and Construction Consulting

  RFP and construction consultants act on the owner's side of a capital project, helping define the scope, prepare bid documents, compare contractor...

• Inspections and Maintenance Software

  Inspection and maintenance software lets your team record unit condition with photos and checklists, manage work orders and schedule preventive...

• Smart Home and Building Sensors

  Smart home and building technology includes connected locks, thermostats and sensors that let you manage access, comfort and early warnings from one...

• Resident Events and Engagement

  Resident engagement providers plan events, programming and community activities, and some supply apps or ready-made kits your team can run. The goal...

• Resident Wellness and Mental Health

  Wellness and mental health providers give residents access to support, such as virtual counseling, around-the-clock support lines, peer support and...

• Legal, Collections and Eviction Services

  Legal and collections providers include law firms and collection agencies that handle evictions, lease violations, unpaid balances and guarantor...

• Architecture and Engineering

  Architecture and engineering firms design new buildings and renovations, prepare construction documents and coordinate with engineers on structure,...

Operations and maintenance

• Turn and Make-Ready Services

  Make-ready and turn services clean, paint, repair and prepare units between residents, often handling many units at once during the summer turnover....

• Capital Projects, CapEx and Renovation

  General contractors manage and build capital projects, from unit renovations to roofs and amenity spaces, hiring and coordinating the trades and...

• Painting Contractors

  Painting contractors handle interior repaints and touch-ups in units and corridors, plus exterior painting of buildings, railings and trim. For...

• Flooring and Carpet

  This category covers the supply and installation of carpet, vinyl plank, tile and other floor coverings, along with repairs and sometimes carpet...

• Cabinets, Countertops and Bath Refinishing

  This category covers cabinet refacing and repair, countertop replacement, and refinishing of tubs, showers and tile. It gives operators a way to...

• HVAC Services

  HVAC services cover installation, repair and preventive maintenance of heating, cooling and ventilation equipment, from individual unit systems to...

• Plumbing Services

  Plumbing services cover repairs to fixtures, pipes and water heaters, plus drain cleaning, sewer line work and larger projects like repiping. In...

• Electrical Services

  Electrical services cover repairs to outlets, switches, fixtures, circuits and panels, along with lighting upgrades, EV charger installs and work...

• Pest Control

  Pest control covers inspection, treatment and prevention for insects and rodents, usually on a recurring service schedule with extra visits when...

• Landscaping and Grounds

  Landscaping and grounds covers routine maintenance like mowing, trimming, bed care and litter pickup, along with installation, irrigation, tree work...

• Pressure Washing and Exterior Cleaning

  Pressure washing and exterior cleaning covers cleaning building siding, breezeways, sidewalks, parking decks, pool decks and dumpster areas. Depending...

• Gutter Cleaning and Repair

  This category covers cleaning gutters and downspouts, repairing leaks and sagging sections, installing guards and replacing gutter systems. On...

• Roofing

  Roofing covers inspection, repair, replacement and ongoing maintenance of roof systems, including shingle, flat or low-slope membrane and metal roofs....

• Locksmith and Key Control

  Locksmith and key control covers rekeying, lock changes, master key systems, lock hardware and lockout service, plus help organizing who holds which...

• Security Patrol and Courtesy Officers

  This category covers contracted security officers, mobile patrols and courtesy officers who watch over buildings, parking areas and amenities, respond...

• Mold and Water Damage Remediation

  This category covers companies that respond to leaks, floods and moisture problems, dry out affected areas, and assess or remove mold growth. Work can...

• Janitorial and Cleaning

  This category covers contracted cleaning of common areas such as clubhouses, study lounges, fitness rooms, hallways and restrooms, along with unit...

• Waste and Valet Trash

  This category covers trash and recycling hauling, dumpster and compactor service, bulk pickups and doorstep valet trash programs where crews collect...

• Parking Management and Maintenance

  This category covers companies that manage parking operations, such as permits, guest passes, enforcement and towing, as well as companies that...

• Resident Shuttles and Transportation

  This category covers companies that run scheduled resident shuttles between a property and campus, along with charter service for events, outings and...

• Fitness Equipment Sales and Service

  This category covers companies that sell, install and service commercial fitness equipment such as treadmills, bikes, strength machines and free...

• Pool and Spa Maintenance

  This category covers companies that maintain commercial pools and spas, including water testing, chemical balancing, cleaning, equipment repair and...

• Furniture, Interior Design and Staging

  This category covers suppliers of bedroom, living room and common area furniture built for multifamily and student use, along with interior design...

• Laundry Equipment and Services

  This category covers companies that supply and service washers and dryers in shared laundry rooms or inside units. Some lease and maintain the...

• Signage and Wayfinding

  This category covers companies that design, make and install signs, from monument and building signs to unit numbers, accessible room signs and...

• Promotional Products and Apparel

  This category covers branded items a property hands out or wears, such as leasing giveaways, move-in welcome kits, resident gifts and staff shirts or...

• Moving and Storage

  This category covers movers, storage providers and logistics partners who help with move-in and move-out days, resident summer storage, and moving...

• Mail and Package Management

  This category covers how packages and mail get from carriers to residents, including smart lockers, staffed or shelved package rooms, mailboxes and...

• Fire and Life Safety

  This category covers the companies that inspect, test, maintain and repair fire alarm systems, sprinklers, extinguishers, backflow devices and related...

• Appliance Sales and Repair

  This category covers suppliers that sell and deliver appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, microwaves and laundry machines, along...

• Window Treatments

  This category covers blinds, shades, curtains and other window coverings for units and common areas, from suppliers who sell products to installers...

• Playground and Amenity Equipment

  This category covers outdoor amenity equipment such as grills, outdoor furniture and site furnishings, lawn games, dog parks and shade structures,...

• Elevator Service

  This category covers companies that maintain, inspect, repair and modernize elevators, usually under an ongoing maintenance contract with additional...

• Energy and Utility Management

  This category covers services that help properties track, bill and reduce utility use, including submetering, utility billing and cap programs, energy...

• EV Charging

  This category covers the installation and operation of electric vehicle chargers for resident and guest parking, from electricians who install...

• Construction Materials and Supplies

  This category covers distributors and suppliers of the parts and materials maintenance teams use every day, such as paint, flooring, plumbing and...