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KeyTrak regional manager Carl Hanly recently wrote an article for ABODE magazine, a publication by the Houston Apartment Association, which serves property management professionals in the Houston, Texas, area. Called “Managing Physical Keys While Social Distancing,” the piece discusses how apartment communities can safely handle apartment tours, vendor appointments, and more while following social distancing best practices.

Over the past several months, the COVID-19 crisis has transformed the place people call home into a classroom, a workplace, a gym, and more. With people spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever for multifamily communities to provide a positive living experience for their residents. Failing to properly secure and track keys could be hurting your resident experience.

Whether your apartment community uses electronic locks or traditional metal keys, an effective method of managing your keys and locks is non-negotiable. Follow the guidelines below to get on the right track.

KeyTrak was recently featured in a vendor spotlight in INsites magazine, the official publication of the Indiana Apartment Association. The spotlight includes an article called “The Key to Protecting Your Reputation,” which gives property management professionals advice for protecting their reputation by providing a better, more secure environment.

With new multifamily construction booming in San Antonio, property management professionals across the city are working on competitive strategies for marketing, leasing, and hiring. These are all critical elements of setting up a new apartment community for success, but before you hand over a key to that first resident, make sure you’ve thought through a key and access control strategy.