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Chat IQ: A virtual leasing assistant that thinks before it responds

Scripted tools have helped in the past, but new AI models like Chat IQ are exposing the limits of scripted automation.

CRE leaders on AI adoption, disruption & what’s next

Three CRE executives from Arden, Brookfield and Silverstein shared at the Yardi NY Executive Summit how they're navigating market disruption, tenant experience and AI adoption.

The real operational cost of reconciliation in investment management

How much of your team's week goes to validating data instead of analyzing it? Discover the operational cost of reconciliation in investment management and how connected workflows reduce it.

Stay connected with senior living mobile apps for sales & EHR

Did you know there are mobile apps for Senior CRM and Yardi EHR? Get the latest performance, security and usability improvements.

05 / 20 / 26

Powered by agentic AI: How decades of expertise shaped Chat IQ

Our multifamily marketing experts work with customer support teams. Their expertise directly informs our product and AI development, shaping increasingly human-like workflows that power Chat IQ.

05 / 19 / 26

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Commercial Product Update Spring 2026

What’s new in the Yardi Commercial Suite: Spring 2026

Smart Lease, Virtuoso Support, Deal Manager and more — here’s what’s new across the Yardi Commercial Suite this quarter.

Stay connected with senior living mobile apps for sales & EHR

Did you know there are mobile apps for Senior CRM and Yardi EHR? Get the latest performance, security and usability improvements.

05 / 20 / 26

Say “yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

05 / 18 / 26

AI comes to affordable housing

Yardi Chat IQ gives prospective residents instant answers about eligibility and move-in steps, and keeps working for them long after they move in.

05 / 12 / 26

Energy fault detection keeps commercial buildings efficient

The Yardi Energy Suite helps reduce a property’s operational costs and improve occupant satisfaction by automating heating and cooling systems’ energy consumption and maintenance.

04 / 29 / 26

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CRE leaders on AI adoption, disruption & what’s next

Three CRE executives from Arden, Brookfield and Silverstein shared at the Yardi NY Executive Summit how they're navigating market disruption, tenant experience and AI adoption.

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The real operational cost of reconciliation in investment management

How much of your team's week goes to validating data instead of analyzing it? Discover the operational cost of reconciliation in investment management and how connected workflows reduce it.

Mobile apps for Yardi Senior Living Suite

Stay connected with senior living mobile apps for sales & EHR

Did you know there are mobile apps for Senior CRM and Yardi EHR? Get the latest performance, security and usability improvements.

05 / 20 / 26

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Powered by agentic AI: How decades of expertise shaped Chat IQ

Our multifamily marketing experts work with customer support teams. Their expertise directly informs our product and AI development, shaping increasingly human-like workflows that power Chat IQ.

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Say “yes” to efficient, AI-powered Yardi invoice approval

Smart Approval, a Yardi Virtuoso AI agent, does the work of approving invoices, leaving property management teams more time for value-add tasks.

Text box next to image title: Meet Chat IQ, the AI that thinks before it responds

Chat IQ: A virtual leasing assistant that thinks before it responds

Scripted tools have helped in the past, but new AI models like Chat IQ are exposing the limits of scripted automation.

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McKinsey Webinar recap: Combine AI with human touch

Incremental adoption and human governance are keys to making agentic artificial intelligence drive efficiencies in real estate organizations, McKinsey experts noted in a recent webinar.

Your guide to the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference (SLEC)

Your guide to the Senior Living Executive Conference (SLEC)

Heading to Argentum SLEC 2026 in Nashville? Here's everything you need to know about where to find us, what sessions to attend and how to make the most of your time at the event.

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AI comes to affordable housing

Yardi Chat IQ gives prospective residents instant answers about eligibility and move-in steps, and keeps working for them long after they move in.

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Why AI in commercial real estate is different

AI is reshaping commercial real estate, but CRE's complex data and high-stakes decisions demand a purpose-built approach. Here's where most firms stand and how to get started.

What agents wish their AI assistants could do

Proactive AI leasing agents: Current reality vs. new possibilities

The most forward-thinking property management teams aren’t asking whether to adopt AI. They’re asking which one and how quickly.

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Promote fair housing practices with technology

Four ways housing providers can use digital tools to promote fair, consistent and compliant experiences for every applicant and resident.

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Video: Senior Resource Group connects teams for seamless care

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The Capital Stack: The impact of AI tools on NOI

How AI increases NOI in multifamily investment

AI is helping multifamily teams lease faster, accelerate rent collection and prevent fraud losses. For investment managers, the impact is showing up directly in NOI.

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The hidden costs of your multisystem stack

Disconnected systems for property and investment operations cost real estate firms more than they think. Learn what changes when switching to a single, unified investment management platform.

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