5 Companies Shaping the Future of Smart Real Estate
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Proptech solutions embedded with smart wireless sensors are radically changing the way properties function. With streamlined technology, data from smart sensors can be easily integrated into building management systems that save tenants excess utility costs and add convenience for both tenants and renters.
Sustainability, connectivity, and automation are the core of smart real estate. Most commercial real estate companies still use manual methods to collect the data they rely on to manage building temperature, layout, and maintenance. Affordable, low-maintenance proptech means real estate companies of all sizes can also experience the benefits of IoT cost savings and convenience that keeps tenants smiling.
The industry is is getting a boost with IoT technology that’s getting far more affordable for commercial and residential owners alike.
New tech companies like Onwell and Happyco leverage data to make property ownership a breeze. Younity is focused on making wifi reliable throughout large multi-family properties. Meanwhile, Findigs and Doorloop are building platforms to make navigating the home market easy, regardless if you’re looking to rent, buy, or sell.
If you’re interested in building liveable spaces of the future, check out the list below of top smart real estate companies hiring now.
Property management software that helps landlords & property managers grow their business51-200 Employees- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Valuation $500M+This company has a valuation of $500M or more
- Website
- https://www.doorloop.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Miami
- About
DoorLoop is the easiest property management software on the market.
Certified as a Great Place to Work®, DoorLoop is built for property managers, management companies, owners, landlords, investors, tenants or anyone managing any property worldwide.
DoorLoop allows our customers to work remotely, manage all their rentals, list vacant units online, accept new applications electronically, run background checks on new tenants, automate rent collection, and much more.
Our goal is to make their lives easier so they can get more done in less time, increase occupancy and profitability while decreasing turnover and workload.
We know what it takes to build a world-class company – and it all starts with a world-class team. If you want to work with a fast growing tech startup that values transparency, feedback, and growth, DoorLoop is for you.
- Industries
- B2B
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Website
- http://findigs.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- New York City
- About
Our mission is to turn the entire process of renting into a tech-enabled and user-friendly experience. We're starting by making paying rent and applying for apartments easier, more rewarding and more secure. Backed by prolific real-estate investors, we've put together an awesome team to turn rental real estate on its head.
- Industries
Jobs
- B2B
- Early StageStartup in initial stages
- Website
- https://happy.co
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Australia, Canada, United States, New Zealand
- About
HappyCo builds mobile and cloud solutions to enable real-time property data. With in-unit data on over 3.5 million multifamily and single-family rental homes – notably one out of every eight professionally managed units in the US – HappyCo is the leading source of condition assessments and workflow tools. HappyCo provides vital underwriting information to lenders, investors and asset managers, and empowers property managers with real-time operational tools and reporting. In 2021, HappyCo data was relied upon to transact approximately 26% of all US sale transactions of multifamily units.
HappyCo was founded in Adelaide, Australia in 2011 by successful entrepreneur turned real estate investor Jindou Lee and software engineer Andrew Mackenzie-Ross. Today, HappyCo is the number one residential operations platform for real-time rental property condition data collection and utilization. Current HappyCo customers include Freddie Mac; lenders such as Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and Greystone; real estate investors, including CA Ventures and Maxus Properties; and property managers such as Cushman & Wakefield and AMC.
Our team are everyday people working together toward a shared purpose — improving people’s lives. We are thinkers, talkers, planners, makers, builders, and everything in between. Together, we’re turning our passions into happier communities.
- Industries
Ownwell is an online solution that reduces the costs of property ownership- B2C
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- https://www.ownwell.com
- Locations
- Austin, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
- About
The property tax system is broken, and we’re here to fix it. With over $40B in overpaid taxes each year, millions of property owners are paying more than their fair share due to the antiquated mass appraisal technology used by governments to assess properties. Ownwell is a fast-growing VC-backed proptech startup. Our proprietary algorithms identify property owners that are overpaying and use automation to generate appeals that reduce their tax bills. We currently represent over $3 billion in real estate and save the average homeowner ~$1,500 on their taxes each year.
- Industries
Startups
- B2B
- Early StageStartup in initial stages
- Website
- http://www.younity.io
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- New York City
- About
Younity is a residential IoT company redefining the wireless experience in multi family properties. We design and build property wide WiFi networks that ensure buildings are secure, always connected, and prepared for easy tech adaptations. We provide tenants with a cheaper, faster and better internet experience with no hidden costs or tricks. Founded in 2018 and based in New York City, Younity’s mission is to create a frictionless living experience for landlords and tenants alike.
- Industries
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