SmartRent Press Releases and Media Coverage

SmartRent in the Press

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   SmartRent Targets Untapped Market with New Reseller Program (April 27, 2026)

   SmartRent, Inc., a prominent provider of smart technology for the rental housing industry, has announced a significant expansion of its go-to-market strategy with the launch of a strategic value-added reseller (VAR) program. This initiative is designed to penetrate the vast and historically underserved small and mid-market rental housing sector, with long-time installation partner SKBM Smart Technology named as the program's inaugural member.

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   Ranking Arizona: Top 10 software developers for 2026 (April 01, 2026)

   Here are the Top 10 software developers in Arizona, based on public voting for the 2026 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s biggest and most comprehensive business opinion poll. Ranking Arizona is based purely on opinion and ranks companies based on how voters answer this simple question: with whom would you recommend doing business?

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   How We Leased 36 Homes in One Month in a Slow Market (March 24, 2026)

   When 36 single-family homes were leased in a single month in a slow market, people wanted to know how. The answer: three systems running simultaneously, each reinforcing the others. This approach has been built and refined over time, becoming standard operating procedure.

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   CBRE brokers sale of 66-unit multifamily community in Maple Grove (November 12, 2025)

   CBRE arranged the sale of Mills Creek, a 66-unit build-to-rent multifamily community in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Curtis Capital Group purchased the property from a joint venture between Watermark and PCCP for an undisclosed amount.

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   How Access Control and Energy Management Systems Can Unlock Multifamily Housing ROI (October 29, 2025)

   In today’s rental housing market, owners and operators share the dilemma of how to boost property value and operational efficiency. The goal is to simplify business functions without passing on additional costs to residents.

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   Industry Trends Report | Week of October 13 (October 17, 2025)

   SmartRent, Inc. has appointed Pankaj Bansi as its new Chief Transformation Officer, tapping into his 30+ years of leadership in real estate and technology.

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   Renters Demand More: Here’s What Tops Their Wish Lists (September 26, 2025)

   As renters explore their housing opportunities, an increasing number of property managers are finding they must adjust on the fly to keep pace with renter expectations.

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   Renters in US Seek Energy Savings as Utility Costs Continue to Rise (September 25, 2025)

   SmartRent released the results from a recent survey focused on energy management trends across rental housing.

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   Renters Cite Energy Efficiency, Smart Tech as Leasing Priorities (September 24, 2025)

   Renters are increasingly prioritizing energy efficiency and other cost-saving technology when selecting a home, according to findings from a recent survey by SmartRent, in partnership with Morning Consult.

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    Renters Seek Energy Savings as Utility Costs Rise (September 24, 2025)

    A SmartRent survey found 92% of renters say cutting utility costs matters. Last year, 63% saw bills rise; less than half say property managers communicate or care.

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    How AI Is Reshaping Airbnb’s Pricing and Guest Experience Models (September 08, 2025)

    The short-term rental sector, led by platforms like Airbnb, is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) innovations.

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    What Prince George’s County Security Law Could Mean for Multifamily Housing (August 22, 2025)

    The Maryland county’s new surveillance law blends fines, incentives, and compliance deadlines for larger properties—reflecting how safety expectations are reshaping multifamily operations.

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    2025 Proptech Breakthrough Awards (August 14, 2025)

    The 5th annual PropTech Breakthrough Awards honor and recognize the “breakthrough” achievements and innovations in the international Property Technology (PropTech) industry.

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    Scaling Smart Living: How SmartRent and Z-Wave Are Transforming the Rental Experience (August 11, 2025)

    Smart home living isn’t just for high-end homeowners anymore; it’s rapidly become a standard expectation in multifamily housing. SmartRent is at the forefront of this shift, redefining how property owners and renters interact with their spaces.

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    AI Is Finally Breaking Down the Data Silos in Multifamily (August 07, 2025)

    Multifamily real estate organizations have long operated in silos. Asset managers focus on financial performance, sustainability teams compile ESG metrics, and facilities managers prioritize energy use and equipment upkeep.

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    White paper examines impact of smart energy management (July 23, 2025)

    In 2024, the average multifamily resident paid $123 monthly for electricity, up 32 percent from 2020, with over half of residents now describing energy costs as “too high”. A recent white paper from Parks Associates, created in partnership with SmartRent, examines how the use of smart energy and water systems can bring down these costs and attract residents.

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    Josh Gampp - How UDR evolved its centralization strategy (July 15, 2025)

    UDR, a longtime centralization pioneer in multifamily, eventually hit a crossroads. Josh Gampp, SVP of Centralized Operations and CTO at UDR, shares how the company evolved from building its own internal CRM to partnering with Funnel and rolling out a product suite built for centralization. He discusses what drove the shift, how they approached change management, and why real transformation requires both the right tools and the right leadership.

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    SmartRent survey reveals renters' expectations for summer leasing (July 14, 2025)

    A new research report by Morning Consult and SmartRent finds that renters bring firm expectations to their apartment search when it comes to utilities and smart tech.

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    Largest Arizona-based Public Companies (July 04, 2025)

    The Phoenix Business Journal’s annual Arizona-based Public Companies list was researched via PBJ data sources and finance.yahoo.com to collect information filed with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission by the public companies: revenue, net income, fiscal year end, market/ticker symbol, business focus, and CEO name.

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    SmartRent Names Frank Martell CEO to Lead Next Chapter of Growth and Platform Innovation (June 27, 2025)

    SmartRent Inc. has released new findings from a national survey of 939 U.S. renters just in time for the peak summer leasing season. Conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, the study reveals that over half of U.S. renters (56%) are ready to move, with younger generations—especially Gen Z—driving mobility and demand for smarter, more connected rental experiences.

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    SmartRent Survey Finds Renters Prioritize Smart Tech And Utilities (June 27, 2025)

    According to a new nationwide SmartRent survey conducted with Morning Consult, 56% of US renters are considering a move this summer.

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    Renters Want Bundled Utilities, Smart Locks, and Security Cameras (June 26, 2025)

    The highly competitive summer rental season is unfolding, and property managers are taking note of new renter expectations. A survey from SmartRent, in partnership with Morning Consult, provides some insight into what potential residents are hoping for.

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    Frank Martell moves on from loanDepot, takes CEO role at SmartRent (June 16, 2025)

    Martell’s job change follows a March announcement from loanDepot that Anthony Hsieh would return to lead the company.

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    Martell Joins SmartRent as CEO (June 16, 2025)

    Frank Martell, who headed two major Irvine-based publicly traded companies, was announced as the new chief executive and president of SmartRent Inc., a Scottsdale, Arizona-based software provider for the rental housing industry.