Access control and credential management solutions have become essential to the multifamily housing industry. In today's world, traditional access control systems are no longer adequate for facilitating new and emerging technologies, like self-guided tours, or for providing sufficient security controls. And unlike single-family homes, multifamily communities have shared spaces, such as lobbies, elevators, gyms, and pools, which require different access levels. Managing access to these spaces and individual units requires a balance between convenience for residents and security measures that protect them and their belongings.

As property owner-operators consider investing in advanced access control and credential management solutions, taking an informed, thoughtful and strategic approach will help manage the risks always inherent with access control and will set owner-operators up for good outcomes. As always, RETA seeks to be a trusted source of information to help with the implementation of this new technology.