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The State of AI in Property Management

Generative AI tools for property management are growing rapidly, and companies are beginning to harness this powerful technology by significantly increasing individual user productivity and automating routine tasks. However, as with any disruptive technology, there are challenges, and some are still uncertain about the ultimate impact AI will have on the industry.

*Source: NAA and AppFolio Research 2024 Property Management Industry Pulse: Artificial Intelligence
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Why Property Management Companies Need to Adopt AI Now

When used responsibly, AI can revolutionize property management for the better. By embracing AI, businesses can remain competitive, reduce manual tasks, and solve their most pressing challenges, including staffing hurdles, process inefficiency, and tough operating margins.

“Imagine having AI come in, respond to the obvious, organize the exceptions, and prioritize tasks based on how you run your business. That’s how your employee experience is going to change because now, they’re going to focus on what you hired them to do in the first place.”

Stacy Holden
Industry Principal, AppFolio
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How Property Management Teams Can Benefit From AI

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How AI Can Work as an Extension of Your Team Across Your Operations

 Follow these strategies to maximize your people and processes.

Marketing

Use AI to auto-generate detailed marketing descriptions for your properties and individual units to post on your website and third-party listing sites.

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Leasing

Let AI work as an extension of your team to thoughtfully respond to prospects 24/7 and automate key leasing processes, like scheduling showings, finalizing lease agreements, and processing lease renewals.

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Maintenance

Intelligently manage requests, respond to your residents faster, automatically dispatch pre-approved vendors, and easily complete repairs with a fully AI-powered maintenance flow.

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Accounting and Reporting

Save time, increase visibility, and minimize errors and inconsistencies by using AI technology to process invoices, collect late fees, and generate monthly owner statements.

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Get Your Business AI-Ready by Following These Steps

Look for Purpose-Built AI Solutions

The technology partner you select to bring you into the age of AI matters. Instead of adding extra tools or disparate solutions on top of your existing tech stack, search for a centralized platform that can be fully integrated into your everyday operations to provide a solid foundation for AI.

Assess Your AI Readiness

AI depends on clean and reliable data to analyze, learn, and make more accurate predictions. Before implementing AI, all of your core business processes and data need to be digitized and standardized within a single system of record.

Embrace Responsible AI

AI is powerful, and it’s crucial to commit to fair and ethical practices. Adopt technology from vendors that use a responsible AI framework to develop their products and services.

Set Team Members Up for Success

Educate employees on how AI can empower them to work more efficiently and expand their skill set. Additionally, ask for feedback and ideas on ways they can implement AI in their day-to-day roles.

Multiply Your Impact With AppFolio Realm-X

See how you can shift from reactive to proactive, spend less time on manual busywork, and more time setting your next big idea in motion. Explore how you can benefit from game-changing productivity when your work is automated by AI — and controlled by you.

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“AppFolio Realm-X has completely shifted how we manage our properties. With its intuitive interface and powerful capabilities, we've seen significant improvements in efficiency and productivity across our portfolio.”

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CEO, Hogan & Vest
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is artificial intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a machine to simulate human intelligence. AI research has been highly successful in developing effective techniques for solving a wide range of problems that were previously considered too difficult for computers to handle. However, AI still has a long way to go before it can match the full range of human intelligence. 

In property management, AI can be used to help businesses overcome challenges and streamline operations. AI can be used to automate routine tasks, such as sending rent reminders, collecting payments, and scheduling maintenance appointments. It can also be used to optimize and standardize workflows and processes, such as employee onboarding. AI can also be used to provide insights into property data, such as rental trends and maintenance costs. Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize the property management industry. By automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and providing insights, AI can help property managers save time, improve efficiency, and make better decisions.

How does artificial intelligence work?

AI research has been highly successful in developing effective techniques for problem-solving, learning, planning, and perception. AI has been used to develop a wide range of applications, including: 

  • Natural language processing (NLP): AI techniques have been used to develop systems that can understand and generate human language. NLP is used in a variety of applications, such as machine translation, chatbots, and customer service. 

  • Computer vision (CV): AI techniques have been used to develop systems that can understand and interpret images and videos. CV is used in a variety of applications, such as self-driving cars, medical imaging, and surveillance. 

  • Machine learning (ML): AI techniques have been used to develop systems that can learn from data and improve their performance over time. ML is used in a variety of applications, such as fraud detection, recommender systems, and personalized advertising. 

AI is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives. As AI continues to develop, we can expect to see even more innovative and groundbreaking applications of this technology.

Why is artificial intelligence important?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is important because it can automate tasks, predict outcomes, and improve decision-making. In the property management industry, AI can be used to automate tasks such as rent collection and maintenance scheduling. AI can also be used to improve decision-making by providing managers with real-time data and insights.

What is generative AI?

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of AI that focuses on creating new content, such as text, images, or music. It is used in a variety of applications, such as generating text for marketing descriptions or emails.

What is a large language model?

A large language model (LLM), also known as a large language representation model, is a type of artificial neural network that has been trained on a massive dataset of text. LLMs are capable of generating text, translating languages, answering questions, and writing different kinds of creative content.

What is machine learning?

Machine learning (ML) is a subfield of artificial intelligence that gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. Machine learning algorithms are able to learn from data, identify patterns, and make predictions.

Is machine learning AI?

Yes, machine learning (ML) is a type of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Machine learning is a subfield of AI that gives computers the ability to learn without being explicitly programmed. ML algorithms are able to learn from data and improve their performance over time.

What is a machine learning model?

A machine learning model is a software program that can learn from data and make predictions. The model is trained on a dataset of labeled data, and it learns to associate features of the data with the labels. Once the model is trained, it can be used to make predictions on new data.

Why should you use machine learning?

Machine learning (ML) can be used to automate a variety of tasks, from identifying fraud to predicting customer behavior. It can also be used to improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes, such as inventory management and customer service. As a result, machine learning can help property managers save time and money, while also improving the quality of their services.

How can you automate property management?

Artificial intelligence (AI) can automate many of the tasks involved in property management, from managing maintenance requests to collecting rent. AI-powered software can help property managers to:

  • Collect rent payments on time and in full by sending automated reminders and providing easy-to-use payment options.

  • Manage maintenance requests more efficiently by tracking and prioritizing requests and scheduling and dispatching technicians.

  • Improve communication with renters by providing them with a single point of contact for all of their property-related needs.

  • Automate financial reporting and analysis to help property managers make informed decisions about their businesses.

By automating these tasks, AI can help property managers to save time and money and improve the overall quality of service they provide to their tenants.

How can you automate reporting?

AI can automate reporting by gathering data from multiple sources, analyzing it, and generating reports that are easy to understand and use. This can save property managers time and money and help them make better decisions about their properties.

What is smart maintenance?

Smart maintenance is a form of AI technology and automation that responds and follows up with maintenance issues. For instance, AppFolio Smart Maintenance intelligently manages maintenance requests that come in — no matter the time of day or night. Residents can easily submit maintenance requests using the Online Portal. With Smart Maintenance, requests will receive timely service and be handled efficiently according to each of your properties’ unique needs. Respond to your residents fast through texting, calling, or using the online portal, dispatch work orders to the right vendor, and save you and your employees valuable time.

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