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Check out our latest articles, guides and reports for tips and news regarding the rental industry, smart home technology, and property management. View the upcoming conferences and webinars where you can connect with Rently. See how our customers have had success implementing Rently solutions.

Rently Is More Than You Think

If you've heard of Rently, there's a good chance you know us as the self-guided touring company. Maybe you picture a lockbox on a door handle, a prospective renter letting themselves in to tour your..

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Why You Should Unify Smart Access Control and Self-Guided Tours

With self-guided tours (SGTs) becoming a standard in the rental industry, there are increasingly more ways to offer them, not all of which are secure or effective. At the bare minimum, SGTs should rely on..

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The Operational Benefits of Smart Access Control

One of the quickest ways to upgrade your property and see immediate benefits is by implementing or upgrading a smart access control system. Not only is access control highly desired by renters (54% of renters..

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Rently Summit 2026 Recap

Rently Summit 2026: The Crystal Anniversary Rently Summit is an annual event that brings together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and innovations in the rental housing industry. Every year, our goal is for..

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Rently 2026 Apartment Access & Security Report

Broken security features are pushing renters to reconsider where they live, while 60% say they would pay more for community-wide security upgrades. Apartment communities market safety the same way: gated entry in the listing photos,..

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How to Balance AI and Human Touch in Leasing

The AI conversation in property management has a tendency to split into two camps. On one side: AI will transform everything, automate the entire leasing funnel, and you'll barely need a team. On the other:..

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Rently and Zillow Join Forces for a Seamless & Secure Self-Guided Tour Experience

Rently and Zillow have announced an integration that lets renters book Rently self-guided tours directly from multifamily and single family Zillow rental listings. For renters, on-listing booking creates a faster, more flexible path to seeing..

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AI Leasing Agents: How Smart Automation Creates Better Renter Experiences

Here's a stat that should reframe how property managers think about leasing: 47% of renters have chosen or seriously considered choosing a less ideal rental because it was easier to tour. Among Gen Z renters,..

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From First Inquiry to Lease Signing: What the Renter Journey Looks Like with AI

Finding a new place to live is exciting, but also exhausting. Between scrolling listings at midnight, juggling tour schedules around a work calendar, and waiting days for someone to answer a simple question about pet..

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Rently and Engrain Integration: Automated Rental Fee Synchronization

The rental industry is evolving rapidly, and renter expectations are evolving with it. Today’s renters expect accurate pricing, transparency, and a seamless leasing experience from the very beginning of their unit search. At the same..

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24/7 Leasing: How AI Agents Never Miss a Lead (Even at 2 AM)

It's 2 AM on a Tuesday. A prospective renter just finished a long shift, finally has a quiet moment, and starts searching online for their next apartment. They find one of your listings, submits an..

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Your Guide to Smart Home Essentials

It’s no secret that renters want smart home technology, but getting started with smart home deployment can be intimidating. Which devices you need, how to choose, and what kind of provider you can rely on..

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