The iREIT Podcast - CEO Interview with Lucas Haldeman
Brad Thomas Interviews the CEO of SmartRent a Property Tech Firm on this week's The Ground Up Vodcast.
Lucas Haldeman, CEO at SmartRent - The Riderflex Podcast
Lucas Haldeman is the visionary Chairman, CEO, and founder of SmartRent, bringing over two decades of innovation in property management technology to the real estate sector. His unique blend of tech product development and hands-on real estate experience has led to pivotal roles, including at Colony Starwood Homes and Beazer Pre-Owned Rental Homes. A Cornell College graduate, Lucas's expertise extends from product development and sales to turning strategic concepts into successful businesses.
How AI Fits Into Property Management's Future
Advancements in artificial intelligence promise to bring efficiencies to every property management task, from screening and operations to security and communications. But the technology’s greatest benefit is its ability to wrest control of repetitive tasks, freeing managers to focus greater attention on building a sense of community among residents.
SmartRent Selects ADI Global Distribution as Preferred Distribution Partner
SmartRent has entered into an agreement with ADI Global Distribution, a Resideo Technologies, Inc. company, to serve as its preferred distribution partner.
SmartRent Expands Product Line to Include the Smart Package Room® Solution
SmartRent has expanded its product line to include the innovative Smart Package Room® system — a true smart package management solution — that transforms package visibility, reduces labor demands, optimizes storage space and enhances resident satisfaction.
Smart Home Technology is More Than Hardware
When most people think about “smart home technology,” they immediately envision smart thermostats and lighting, maybe even door locks, doorbells, and motion sensors. They think hardware. But it is the software side of smart home tech that has the biggest impact on the bottom line.
The Wired Side of Connected Communities
Installing managed Wi-Fi in a multifamily community, whether in a new build or retrofit value-add project, requires strategic planning. Hardware and infrastructure setups must be designed and mapped to ensure complete property coverage and deliver maximum benefit to on-site teams and residents. But the advantages are worth the undertaking. Seamless connectivity throughout the community, fully supported proptech and smart home solutions, and the speed and bandwidth to accommodate remote professionals create an unparalleled modern living environment.
Hi, My Name Is: People Still Want a Personal Connection
As multifamily operators began to expand the technology footprints at their communities, an initial concern in the industry was that on-site teams would lose their personal connection with residents. Because proptech often absorbs the routine tasks that once necessitated person-to-person interactions and eliminates many of the brief touchpoints that associates once had with residents, the fear was that relationships between residents and associates would suffer. That's certainly reasonable, considering many of the proptech solutions deployed during recent years — particularly products designed during the pandemic — were strategically developed to reduce in-person contact.
The People Behind the Performance - An Interview with Lucas Haldeman
In this interview series, our CEO Donald Davidoff sits down with key industry leaders and disruptors to tell the stories of the people behind the performance. Today, we’re joined by Lucas Haldeman, CEO & Founder of SmartRent, the leading provider of smart home and property operations solutions for the rental housing industry.
The Value of Managed WiFi
WiFi has been an essential amenity at multifamily communities for years, but resident demands for their WiFi service are changing. With an unprecedented percentage of people working remotely, renters now expect the same connection speeds, portability and reliability that they would enjoy at an office setting. Lapses, lag times and other issues that were once typical are no longer acceptable. Communities with retail or bulk WiFi offerings are seeking upgrade options to better meet their residents' needs.
SmartRent CEO Lucas Haldeman Recognized as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Winner
SmartRent is pleased to announce that CEO Lucas Haldeman has been named as an Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award winner. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.
SmartRent: Enhancing Property Management and Resident Experience
In today’s digital age, SmartRent has emerged as a game-changer in the real estate industry. This innovative technology integrates intelligent devices and IoT (Internet of Things) solutions, revolutionizing property management and enhancing the resident experience. In this article, we will explore the features and benefits of SmartRent, delving into its role in improving property management and resident satisfaction.
SmartRent Launches Community WiFi for Rental Housing
SmartRent announced the launch of its Community WiFi solution, built by multifamily experts for the multifamily industry.
How PropTech Could Transform Multifamily Real Estate
For prospective renters, a building equipped with smart home automation technology from Scottsdale, Arizona–based technology firm SmartRent may enable them to schedule a tour online, verify their identity, and then unlock the unit’s Bluetooth-enabled smart lock to allow them to take a look around without needing a rental agent to be present. And once they move in, the company’s technology platform can enable the residents to control their lights and thermostat remotely or let an Uber Eats employee enter through the building’s front door to deliver a meal, all through a simple-to-use app.
BBB Shares Tips to Save Money, Prevent HVAC Repair Scams
Arriving to a hot home can leave us all feeling a little warm under the collar, so in an effort to stay cool, Sarah Wetzel, with the Better Business Bureau, said we all need to do a little spring cleaning on our HVAC system.
Not All Centralization is Created Equal: Mastering Multifamily Maintenance
Centralization is a trending operational strategy in multifamily, and a movement that likely won't ever be retracted. The advent of new property technologies in recent years has equipped the industry to permanently migrate toward combating labor issues and rising operating costs.
Interview with the Chairman and CEO: SmartRent, Inc. (NYSE:SMRT)
To start, tell us about the founding, the genesis of SmartRent.
The Challenges of Proptech
Operators share 4 problems that can arise with technology—and how to overcome them.
The Advantages to Being Hardware Agnostic
Multifamily software developers have historically taken one of two approaches to product development. 1. Develop original software that delivers enough intrinsic value, efficiency or cost savings to generate demand for the product. 2. Design software that specifically supports or manages only mainstream hardware products deployed throughout the multifamily industry.
Acquisitions: The Benefit of Timing
When it comes to partnerships and acquisitions in multifamily, timing is everything. Mergers are most successful when both parties are at similar points in their evolutions and ready to take things to the next level. Operational alignments and tech integrations must be completed in stride, enabling both sides to immediately benefit from one another, enhance offerings and build momentum.
SmartRent Named Winner in HousingWire Tech 100 Awards
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmartRent, a leading provider of smart home and smart building automation for property owners, managers, developers, homebuilders and residents, announced its recognition on HousingWire’s competitive Tech100 list for the second consecutive year. The Tech100 program aims to provide housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day.
Digging Through Apartment Self-Touring Data
A multitude of touring options has some apartment marketers struggling to measure each one’s effectiveness and formalize an ideal strategy for that key step in attracting prospective residents. Demetri Themelis, Co-Founder, Knock; Todd Katler, CEO, Anyone Home; and C.J. Edmonds, Chief Revenue Officer, Smart Rent; discussed what data to consider and the tour-conversion relationship during a session at National Multifamily Housing Council’s OpTech Conference in National Harbor, Md.
SmartRent's Lucas Haldeman on Connected Homes and Multifamily Tech
An in-depth conversation with Lucas Haldeman, founder and CEO of connected-home firm SmartRent, which went public this summer.
How Smarter Housing Can Play A Critical Role In Stabilizing The Power Grid
