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CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
Sharp Management Corporation
Sharp Management Corporation is a multifamily operator managing more than 9,000 units across 14 states, focused on delivering consistent, resident-first living experiences at scale.
We were already using RentCafe when we started talking with Obligo. Adding Obligo gave us another meaningful amenity to offer our residents: a modern security deposit alternative built right into our Yardi application process. It’s straightforward for renters to use, and our Yardi rep helped make setup easy for our teams.
Jessica Stark
EVP, Property Management, Sharp Management Corporation
Our regional teams quickly saw that properties using RentCafe with Obligo had higher occupancy than those that weren’t using it yet.
Jessica Stark
EVP, Property Management, Sharp Management Corporation
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The benefits
The company
Sharp Management Corporation manages more than 9,000 multifamily units across 14 states, serving residents who expect a consistent, modern living experience regardless of location. As Sharp’s portfolio grows, the company has prioritized technology that reduces friction for both residents and property teams without adding operational complexity.
The challenge
Different deposit policies made move-ins harder and listings less competitive
Sharp Management Corporation had different deposit policies across its properties. This created confusion for renters and extra work for leasing teams. High upfront costs also made it harder to compete in markets where renters had more options. Without one solution, staff had to switch between tools to complete basic tasks.
Sharp needed a consistent deposit option that would make move-ins easier while still protecting each property financially. It also had to work within the tools its teams already used every day.
The solution
RentCafe with Obligo
RentCafe brings the rental process into one place, from application to renewal. Because it connects directly with Yardi Voyager, renters can view deposit and payment options as they apply. Staff can manage everything in the systems they already use, without setting up another tool or login.
With Obligo available in Yardi, Sharp can offer the same deposit alternative across its portfolio. Renters see it in RentCafe, while property teams manage it in Voyager. This keeps the move-in process consistent, lowers upfront costs for renters and gives Sharp the financial protection it needs.
The story
Early occupancy boost drove a wider rollout
Sharp Management Corporation first saw higher occupancy using RentCafe with Obligo during the proof of concept. The results gave its regional teams confidence to expand the rollout. Jessica Stark, EVP of Property Management, first noticed the difference in the data:
“Our regional teams quickly saw that properties using RentCafe with Obligo had higher occupancy than those that weren’t using it yet.”
One reason the rollout went smoothly was that Obligo was already part of the RentCafe and Yardi workflow. Renters didn’t need a separate signup, and property teams could manage the process in Voyager instead of switching between systems. This kept the experience simple and consistent for everyone.
1,608 leasing days saved & 1,203 admin hours given back
Across its portfolio, prospects moved from inquiry to signed lease faster, saving Sharp 1,608 leasing days. Renters spent less time waiting and properties had fewer days between initial interest and a signed lease.
A single deposit process also gave property teams back 1,203 hours, equal to about 150 eight-hour workdays. Teams spent that time helping prospects, supporting residents and running their properties instead of managing different deposit processes.
On the other end, renters benefited from a simpler move-in process and lower upfront costs. Their response reflected that experience: 93% said they would recommend Obligo.
Overall, the integration yielded faster leasing, lighter workloads and happier residents.