{"id":15721,"date":"2016-08-31T05:00:25","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=15721"},"modified":"2020-12-24T10:10:12","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T18:10:12","slug":"online-leasing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/online-leasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Leasing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Online leasing isn\u2019t just for the big guys anymore. If you\u2019re a sm\"shutterstock_220242958\"all to mid-sized property management company, technological advances in rental property management software<\/a> are making it possible to complete the leasing lifecycle entirely online.<\/p>\n

Get ready to conduct more business, better business, and quicker business with a nifty little innovation: electronic signatures. Electronic signatures \u2013 also called e-signatures \u2013 are easy to use, a snap to implement, and convenient for everyone involved. They are a legal and secure method to sign and submit lease documents day or night from almost any internet-enabled device. It\u2019s the modern way to lease, for both renters and landlords!<\/p>\n

7 benefits of using e-signature for leasing<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Add convenience for prospects.<\/strong> Adding online applications and leasing to your property websites makes it possible for prospects to start the leasing process from their desktop or mobile device right away. If you offer comprehensive price and lease term selection, self-screening capabilities, and renters insurance fulfillment, everything they need to become a renter is all in one convenient place.<\/li>\n
  2. Save applicants time.<\/strong> Approved applicants can complete their leases instantly. They don\u2019t have to wait for the next business day or until so-and-so is in the office again. They can sign and submit their leases from anywhere \u2013 even if they\u2019re out of state or on vacation in another country \u2013 and take the next step to getting the keys faster than ever.<\/li>\n
  3. Automate document processing<\/strong>. Leasing agents are now able to automatically produce electronic lease documents that contain all necessary data, including spaces for electronic signatures. Save staff time while you simultaneously reduce the risk of human error.<\/li>\n
  4. Speed up lead processing.<\/strong> The above makes it possible to convert leads to leases in a flash. No more updating files by hand, waiting for printouts, and then sending snail mail or scheduling multiple appointments during office hours.<\/li>\n
  5. Reduce paper waste<\/strong>. Electronic document processing and e-signatures will save your office from a small mountain of paperwork. Everything is securely stored and backed up in the cloud, so you\u2019ll need fewer filing cabinets and less floor space.<\/li>\n
  6. Increase office efficiency.<\/strong> One complete leasing solution means there\u2019s just one database and one log in, so property managers don\u2019t have to jump between different programs, spreadsheets, and files to find and save the information they need. All leasing activities are securely stored in one place.<\/li>\n
  7. Encourage more online activity.<\/strong> Online applications and leasing are just the beginning. Residents who applied and leased online will also be more likely to adopt online payments. This is a convenience to them and will save your team the time and hassle that comes with processing paper payments every month.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When a prospect visits your property marketing website and sees that you offer online applications and leasing, it sends the message that you are an up-to-date property management company committed to making the leasing process as convenient as possible.<\/p>\n

    With the recent addition of e-signature and lease document processing capabilities to Yardi Genesis2<\/sup><\/a>, prospects can receive, sign and submit lease documents at any time of day from any location. The entire applicant and leasing workflow is now in one integrated solution.<\/p>\n

    \u201cModern renters expect to be able to do everything online. Electronic signatures within Genesis2<\/sup> is another way we\u2019re helping our clients meet the demand for online services,\u201d said Terri Dowen, senior vice president of sales for Yardi. \u201cProperty managers will become more competitive because they can convert leads to leases more quickly, and they\u2019ll spend less time behind their desks, increasing productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

    See the complete e-signature for Genesis2<\/sup> press release here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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