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Back-to-School Tips for Finding an A+ Apartment

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Atlanta, GA – Aug. 23, 2018 (PRNewswire) Whether it’s searching for a family apartment or looking for student housing to rent this upcoming school year, finding the best rental home with great schools, commute and ample room for creating a study space is an important step in preparing families for a stellar back-to-school. With more than one million available units to choose from, Apartments.com is here to help families find the perfect rental with these five tips for an A+ apartment.

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1.Top of the Class School Zones: Already have a good school in mind? New to the area and looking for a top rated district? Apartments.com allows renters to search for schools in a desired district or even rentals closest to your desired school. All Apartments.com listings note the schools your complex is zoned for, including GreatSchools ratings to help parents and students compare schools based on a variety of school quality indicators. These ratings provide a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves its students.

2. Settle into a Quiet Neighborhood: A good night’s rest is important for both parents and students, especially during test season. Utilizing the Apartments.com Renter Sound Score tool, renters can determine how active their neighborhood is during those precious rest hours.

3. Smart Rental: With the increased amount of digital assignments and online learning, access to a computer is necessary for student success. Make sure your rental has high-speed Internet capabilities or has a clubhouse amenity offering computer access.

4. Prioritize a Quiet Study Space: Determine a place where students can focus with little distractions. When searching for a rental, ensure there is either a good quiet study space or nook that can be transformed into a homework station, or amenities such as a clubhouse or café where students can hit the books.

5. Plan your commute: During the back-to-school morning and afternoon rush, apartment communities can be greatly affected by the high-volume of traffic and road congestion. When choosing your next apartment, utilize the Polygon tool to plan your commute and find an apartment within the distance of your preferred commute time, using your desired transportation. Time is of the essence when you are a working parent shuttling kids, and a trying to get home for family time or study hours.

To search for your next apartment, perfect for student and families, visit Apartments.com.

Study: Apartment Renters Prefer Smart Home Amenities Over Pools

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Residents are willing to pay more rent each month for a high-tech apartment

Lehi, UT – March 29, 2018 (PRNewswire) A new survey reveals the vast majority of residents are willing to increase their monthly rent payment to have more technology in their apartments, including smart home amenities and high-speed internet. Conducted by Entrata, multifamily real estate’s fastest-growing technology company, the survey findings highlight a key opportunity for increased revenue in rent growth and renewal increases for property owners.

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“While pools and other creative community features have often been seen as the draw for prospective residents, the survey shows that what residents really value upon move-in, and are willing to pay for, are technology add-ons and amenities,” said Chase Harrington, president and chief operating officer. “Shifting the focus of development, marketing and training efforts to these technologies is going to be key for apartments as residents begin to demand living in a smart, connected environment.”

Key findings of the survey include:

  • Electronic payments and living in a secure, smart community are more valuable to residents than a pool or covered parking. Residents’ top amenities they would be willing to pay more each month for are:

1. Basic technology package (e.g., high-speed internet and/or cable TV)
2. In-home laundry services
3. Online rent payments
4. Secure access
5. Gym/fitness center
6. Smart home features (e.g. keyless entry, smart thermostat)

  • The majority of residents are willing to pay more for a smart apartment. More than 3 in 4 residents would pay more for a package of their top three smart home amenities (i.e. security cameras, keyless entry, smart thermostats). More than half of residents (57 percent) are willing to increase their monthly rent by at least $20.
  • Residents’ most requested smart home amenities center on security and convenience. While smart home technology offers a wide range of use cases, residents place the most value on those that provide peace of mind and awareness of what’s happening around them. The most important smart home services to residents are security cameras (e.g., doorbell cameras, ceiling cameras), keyless entry (including special codes for guests), smart thermostats and a security system.
  • Residents are not loyal to smart home devices from one brand. One-third of residents do not have a preference for smart home products from a specific company, providing more flexibility for owners and managers to select the technology they provide in their communities. Among residents with a preference, 16 percent would be more likely to select an apartment community with Google Home, 12 percent with Amazon Echo and 11 percent with Apple’s HomePod.

To read the Entrata survey summary, click here.

Methodology

Generated by Entrata and fielded January 11-16, 2018, the survey collected online responses via Qualtrics from 1,050 U.S. consumers who are over the age of 18 and rent an apartment.

About Entrata

Founded in 2003, Entrata® is the only comprehensive property management software provider with a single-login, open-access Platform as a Service (PaaS) system. Offering a wide variety of online tools including websites, mobile apps, payments, lease signing, accounting, and resident management, Entrata® PaaS currently serves more than 20,000 apartment communities nationwide. Entrata’s open API and superior selection of third-party integrations offer management companies the freedom to choose the technology and software that best fit their needs. For more information, go to www.entrata.com.

Contact

Zachary Allen
zachary@methodcommunications.com
(801) 461-9751