April 1, 2024
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Apartment Tour
In today’s fast-paced digital world, apartment hunting has transformed, and the virtual apartment tour is leading the charge. Gone are the...
Covered parking spots or a swimming pool? A gym or a dog park? Keyless entry or a smart thermostat? A recent study shows that more and more residents are willing to increase their monthly rent payments to have more technology in their apartments. Find out what amenities renters are shelling out big bucks for, and how you can find an apartment with all the smart features you want.
Which feature of a new apartment would most residents prefer: a swimming pool or the ability to make e-payments? If you said “a swimming pool” … think again! Turns out respondents value electronic payments (and living in a secure, smart community) more than a pool or even covered parking.
Respondents said they’d shell out more each month for these top amenities:
Peace of mind is a big deal. Residents place the most value on:
Just how interested in smart apartments are these people? 75% are willing to pay more for a place that features their top three smart home amenities. More than half of residents are willing to increase their monthly rent by at least $20!
So, what will smart home tech look like next year? Will the internet of things (IoT) integrate more fully into our kitchens? A fridge that tells the local grocer you’re out of milk? Plates that count your calories for you? Will artificial intelligence replace your property manager? (Don’t laugh: it could happen sooner than you think!) Check out these other amenity trends we might see in 2019.
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