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Cheddar: Rently’s Self-Touring Tech and the Gen Z Shift Away from Ownership
Cheddar: Rently CEO Merrick Lackner shares how self-touring and smart tech are transforming renting and why Gen Z is choosing flexibility over homeownership. View here: https://www.cheddar.com/media/rentlys-self-touring-tech-and-the-gen-z-shift-away-from-ownership/
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74% of Renters Lose Trust When AI Isn’t Disclosed During Leasing Journey, New Rently Survey Finds
Comfort with AI hinges on disclosure and choice; security and 24/7 support top the list of features worth paying for LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three out of four renters say they lose trust when AI is hidden..
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Housingwire: How AI is shaping the future of property management
Why property managers must rethink their tech stack as AI reshapes leasing, operations, and resident experience. The buzz around artificial intelligence is undeniable. It reverberates through every industry and promises top-to-bottom transformation. Property management, long..
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Rently Expands Smart Access Ecosystem With Launch of Integrated Security and Surveillance Solutions
New high-performance camera line brings 24/7 video monitoring to multifamily communities LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rently, the leader in self-touring, smart access, and home automation solutions for the rental industry, today announced the expansion of its smart..
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Local Logic and Rently Partner to Power Better-Informed Renter Decisions with Engaging Neighborhood Insights
Local Logic, the leading location intelligence company powering digital experiences across the real estate industry, is proud to announce a new partnership with Rently, a pioneer in leasing automation and smart home solutions. The collaboration..
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Housingwire – Changing the rules of entry: A keyless shift powered by AI
As renter expectations shift, property managers and owners are forced to rethink operational efficiency. Property management has heavily relied on outdated processes designed for yesterday’s renter. Many often deal with lost keys, wasted time during client no-shows,..
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Rently and Kwikset® Announce Partnership to Develop Smart Bolt Elite with Kwikset® SmartKey Security®
Next gen smart lock for the rental industry merges advanced security with Rently patented touring and Kwikset® re-keying technologies for a secure and frictionless rental experience LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rently, the leader in self-touring, smart access,..
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New Rently Study Shows Top 2025 Rental Decor Trends
Rently rental decor trends survey reveals how renters are embracing cozy, affordable design in 2025, proving that leases can’t stifle style and comfort. LOS ANGELES—With apartment living on the rise and homeownership increasingly out of..
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Merrick Lackner on Rently’s Role in the Evolving Rental Market
The U.S. housing market is experiencing a pivotal moment. A nationwide housing shortage has contributed to increased demand for rental properties, potentially putting pressure on property owners and managers to maximize efficiency while meeting the..
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Valiant CEO – Smart Leadership in PropTech: Rently’s Merrick Lackner on Building an Industry Trailblazer
Merrick Lackner, co-founder and CEO of Rently, has been at the forefront of transforming the rental market with cutting-edge self-touring, smart access, and home automation technology. Since its founding in 2011, Rently has empowered property..