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Residential Property Management Software
Residential property management involves high turnover and a lot of hands-on work finding and retaining clients. Software for the residential sector therefore includes features like online rental payment, tracking expenses and income, online account access for tenants, tracking upkeep and repair, and online background and credit checks.
The most robust residential management software will allow managers and owners to post their available units directly to popular listing sites. These software vendors often make free website hosting and design available for companies to integrate with these features.
Here are some factors to consider when selecting your residential property management software:
| Website integration & marketing | Fully integrate your website into your property management software. In this way you can list vacancies and even post those vacancies to popular listing sites like Apartments.com, Rentals.com, Google, or Craigslist. |
| Online resident screening & portal | Transfer the customer experience online. This can start with rental applications and resident screening and then move into a tenant portal where they can pay their rent, check utility bills, request a work order, and more. |
| Additional features | Every residential property management software program is different. Some contain payroll management and check mailing services, some have fixed asset management to support long term business development, some even have lead tracking, some have inventory tracking and dispatching. Consider the services most useful for your situation, and ensure that you get a program that fits those needs. |
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Yardi Voyager
There's a reason Yardi Voyager is a big name in real estate. For nearly 30 years, Yardi has delivered integrated software to connect property management and accounting functions in one powerful, user-friendly system.
Buildium
A popular choice for residential properties, we think Buildium's Property Manager delivers the right blend of features and functionality. Includes everything from accounting and financial management to maintenance and marketing.
TOPS Software
TOPS Software is ideal for managing properties from 50 to more than 10,000 units. Provides central point to manage operations, including financials, work orders, tenet communication, and more.
Total Management
Specializing in residential and student housing, Total Management software is an affordable, web-based system. It offers a complete accounting system as well as work order tracking and manages tenant-resident communications.
Property Manager
Whether you manage 10 units or 10,000, we like that Bostonpost Technology's solution integrates everything from tracking financials, resident leases or work orders. And it's available in a pay-as-you-go basis.
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Rent Manager
Rent Manager's latest version has been completely rewritten to deliver powerful functionality for residential property managers. Online, fee-based format offers modules unavailable in traditional installation.
Condo Manager
With comprehensive financial accounting, reporting, and management functionality, Condo Manager is a solid solution for managing residential properties. Streamlines workflows and offers detailed owner, tenant, and vendor profiles.
Point2 Property Manager (formerly DIY Real Estate Solutions)
Point2 Property Manager provides a central hub where property managers can log on to track online payments, disbursement, general ledger, and tenant credit screening. Unlimited users and 24/7 support for one monthly fee.
Property Boulevard
Managing properties can be incredibly time consuming. Property Boulevard's residential property software simplifies the daily upkeep of tasks - including tenant management, collections, payroll, inventory, work orders, and more.
Maintenance Connection
For residential property managers, Maintenance Connection manages lease administration, maintenance requests and preventive maintenance scheduling. This product is conveniently available both online and on-premise.
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