SmartRent in the Press
SmartRent Launches Hardware-Free Virtual Intercom
SmartRent has introduced a hardware-free virtual intercom designed to modernize entry management at rental communities. The system uses a browser-based interface and QR code access points, allowing visitors to connect with residents through existing smartphones without requiring physical intercom panels or complex wiring. By removing traditional hardware dependencies, the solution reduces installation costs and speeds deployment.
AI Accelerates Across Multifamily Tech Stack
The push toward autonomous property management is gaining momentum as firms introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to handle everything from application screening to renter engagement and vendor oversight.
SmartRent Launches Hardware-Free Virtual Intercom
SmartRent, Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) (“SmartRent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the launch of Virtual Intercom, a reenvisioned, browser-based entry management system.
SmartRent Launches Industry-First Automated Smart Thermostat Climate Protection Function
SmartRent, Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) (“SmartRent” or the “Company”), a leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the launch of its Climate Protection Mode feature. Built into SmartRent Alloy SmartHome Hub+ and Alloy Fusion thermostats, this first-of-its-kind asset protection technology provides a proactive defense against the leading causes of property damage: water, mold and moisture resulting from extreme environmental conditions.
SmartRent Targets Untapped Market with New Reseller Program
SmartRent, Inc., a prominent provider of smart technology for the rental housing industry, has announced a significant expansion of its go-to-market strategy with the launch of a strategic value-added reseller (VAR) program. This initiative is designed to penetrate the vast and historically underserved small and mid-market rental housing sector, with long-time installation partner SKBM Smart Technology named as the program's inaugural member.
Ranking Arizona: Top 10 software developers for 2026
Here are the Top 10 software developers in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?
How We Leased 36 Homes in One Month in a Slow Market
So when we leased 36 single-family homes in a single month, in this market, people wanted to know how. The honest answer is that it wasn’t one thing. It was three systems running simultaneously, each one reinforcing the others. We’ve been building and refining this approach for a while now, and at this point it’s less a strategy and more just how we operate.
CBRE brokers sale of 66-unit multifamily community in Maple Grove
CBRE arranged the sale of Mills Creek, a 66-unit build-to-rent multifamily community in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Curtis Capital Group purchased the property from a joint venture between Watermark and PCCP for an undisclosed amount.
How Access Control and Energy Management Systems Can Unlock Multifamily Housing ROI
In today’s rental housing market, owners and operators share the same dilemma of how to boost property value and operational efficiency. The goal is to simplify business functions without passing on additional costs to residents.
Industry Trends Report | Week of October 13
SmartRent, Inc. has appointed Pankaj Bansi as its new Chief Transformation Officer, tapping into his 30+ years of leadership in real estate and technology.
Renters Demand More: Here’s What Tops Their Wish Lists
As renters explore their housing opportunities, an increasing number of property managers are finding they must adjust on the fly to keep pace with renter expectations.
Renters in US Seek Energy Savings as Utility Costs Continue to Rise
SmartRent, a provider of smart communities solutions and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, released the results from a recent survey focused on energy management trends across rental housing.
Renters Cite Energy Efficiency, Smart Tech as Leasing Priorities
Renters are increasingly prioritizing energy efficiency and other cost-saving technology when selecting a home, according to findings from a recent survey by SmartRent, in partnership with Morning Consult.
Renters Seek Energy Savings as Utility Costs Rise
A SmartRent survey found 92% of renters say cutting utility costs matters. Last year, 63% saw bills rise; less than half say property managers communicate or care.
How AI Is Reshaping Airbnb’s Pricing and Guest Experience Models
The short-term rental sector, led by platforms like Airbnb, is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) innovations.
What Prince George’s County Security Law Could Mean for Multifamily Housing
The Maryland county’s new surveillance law blends fines, incentives, and compliance deadlines for larger properties—reflecting how safety expectations are reshaping multifamily operations.
2025 Proptech Breakthrough Awards
We are thrilled to introduce the 5th annual PropTech Breakthrough Awards, a program designed to honor and recognize the “breakthrough” achievements and innovations in the international Property Technology (PropTech) industry.
Scaling Smart Living: How SmartRent and Z-Wave Are Transforming the Rental Experience
Smart home living isn’t just for high-end homeowners anymore; it’s rapidly become a standard expectation in multifamily housing. At the forefront of this shift is SmartRent, a company redefining how property owners and renters interact with their spaces.
AI Is Finally Breaking Down the Data Silos in Multifamily
Multifamily real estate organizations have long operated in silos. Asset managers focus on financial performance, sustainability teams compile ESG metrics, and facilities managers prioritize energy use and equipment upkeep.
White paper examines impact of smart energy management
In 2024, the average multifamily resident paid $123 monthly for electricity, up 32 percent from 2020, with over half of residents now describing energy costs as “too high”. A recent white paper from Parks Associates, created in partnership with SmartRent, examines how the use of smart energy and water systems can bring down these costs and attract residents.
Josh Gampp - How UDR evolved its centralization strategy
UDR a longtime centralization pioneer in multifamily, eventually hit a crossroads. In this episode, Josh Gampp, SVP of Centralized Operations and CTO at UDR, shares how the company evolved from building its own internal CRM to partnering with Funnel and rolling out a product suite built for centralization. He dives into what drove the shift, how they approached change management, and why real transformation requires both the right tools and the right leadership.
SmartRent survey reveals renters' expectations for summer leasing
A new research report by Morning Consult and SmartRent, a provider of smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, finds that renters bring firm expectations to their apartment search when it comes to utilities and smart tech.
Largest Arizona-based Public Companies
The Phoenix Business Journal’s annual Arizona-based Public Companies list was researched via PBJ data sources and finance.yahoo.com to collect the following information points that were filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission by the public companies: revenue, net income, fiscal year end, market/ticker symbol, business focus and CEO name.
SmartRent Names Frank Martell CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Growth and Platform Innovation
SmartRent Inc., a leading provider of smart property technology, has released new findings from a national survey of 939 U.S. renters just in time for the peak summer leasing season. Conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, the study reveals that over half of U.S. renters (56%) are ready to move, with younger generations—especially Gen Z—driving mobility and demand for smarter, more connected rental experiences.
