Make Fall Move-Outs Smoother With Smart Access
Fall often brings a wave of move-outs for multifamily properties as leases end and residents transition. For property managers, this seasonal shift can strain resources — keys to collect, locks to rekey, and schedules to coordinate. When dozens or even hundreds of units turn over at once, manual processes can quickly create inefficiencies and security risks.
Smart access control changes that. With automation at the core, managers can streamline move-outs, protect properties, and ease workloads for staff during peak transition seasons.
Automated PINs Eliminate Rekeying
Traditional turnovers often require rekeying every unit. Not only is this costly, it also slows down the timeline for getting new residents in. With smart access, property managers simply deactivate an outgoing resident’s PIN and issue a new one to the incoming resident. No locksmith, no new hardware — just immediate, secure turnover.
Timed Credentials Secure Vacant Units
Vacant units can be vulnerable if keys or codes linger in circulation. With time-sensitive credentials, access automatically expires at the end of a lease or staff shift. Maintenance teams, housekeepers, and inspectors can receive short-term codes that work only when needed, eliminating the risk of unauthorized entry.
Door Groups Simplify Staff Access
When multiple units or common areas need servicing at once, door groups provide efficiency. Instead of juggling dozens of codes, staff can use one credential for all assigned spaces. This is especially valuable for maintenance teams handling back-to-back turnovers or for housekeepers preparing multiple units on a tight timeline.
Unified Access Across Every Door Type
Multifamily properties include more than just unit doors. New residents also need access to laundry rooms, lobbies, gyms, garages, and other shared spaces. Managing separate keys or fobs for each of these doors can be confusing and error-prone. With smart access, a single PIN or mobile credential grants the right level of entry to all areas a resident needs. Property managers set permissions once, and residents enjoy seamless access across the property from day one.
Centralized Control Keeps Teams Aligned
Large transitions often involve multiple staff members working across different parts of a property. RemoteLock’s centralized dashboard lets managers oversee access in real time, adjust permissions instantly, and track who entered where and when. This reduces miscommunication, prevents delays, and ensures vacant units remain secure until new residents move in.
Smarter Move-Outs, Faster Move-Ins
By replacing manual coordination with automation, property managers reduce costs, minimize errors, and shorten vacancy periods. Fall’s high turnover no longer needs to overwhelm staff — smart access makes the entire process smoother, safer, and more efficient.
RemoteLock
Advanced Access Control and More
RemoteLock has been automating access control and improving on-site property operations efficiencies across multiple industries, including vacation rental and multifamily, for more than ten years. As a leading access-centered property operations software platform provider with more than 10,000 customers in 75+ countries, RemoteLock helps property managers enable, control, and automate access and climate control across their portfolio. RemoteLock’s platform saves property managers time and money through the elimination of tasks for onsite staff and helps scale businesses with greater confidence. It is differentiated by its dozens of integrations with applicable hardware and business software systems for an easy-to-use, turn-key solution.
