Communities are competitive. For every prospective resident that tours your community, it's best to keep in mind they'll tour perhaps dozens of others before settling on the one they'd like to become a part of. So how can you set yourself apart? At OccupancySolutions.com, we want to outline the top 5 amenities and features renters are looking for in 2024 to give you that competitive edge:

  1. Smart tech -- Smart home technology blasted onto the scene and quickly took over. WiFi enabled appliances, smart thermostats that allow temperatures to be controlled via smartphone, and keyless entry systems are just a few easy and budget-friendly ideas for making your residences smarter. Additionally, smart tech is an easy way to update residences that may otherwise appear or seem dated.
  2. Community spaces -- It's much easier to build a community feel when you have spaces where your residents can gather. Gym facilities, clubhouses, fitness centers, co-working spaces, and other community-friendly areas around the community serve as natural meeting places where the feel of community is built organically. The presence of these spaces lets prospective residents know that building real rapport between neighbors is a priority to the community management team.
  3. Soundproofing -- While community is important, so is privacy. If you're updating your residences, including soundproofing updates can be an irresistible feature for prospective residents. For many touring prospects, they've lived in residences where noise has become an issue at one point or another. Soundproofed flooring, ceiling, or walls shows care on the part of community management, and the opportunity to live in a space with more peace and privacy for residents.
  4. Washer/dryer facilities in unit -- While this may not be possible for all residences, having a washer/dryer or the hookup for a washer/dryer in unit can be a huge selling point for community management teams. It's a huge convenience not offered by many, and enough to cause prospects to bump a particular community to the top of their list.
  5. Secure package access -- Secure package access is something that many communities don't consider but should. Around 76% of American adults regularly shop online, and this means they'll want someplace secure for these packages and parcels to go until they can be picked up and taken inside. Having a secure package access area for package drop-offs brings a level of security that is appreciated by the vast majority of prospective residents.

We know how important it is to keep up with the trends and needs of today's prospective residents. To learn more about what features and amenities residents are looking for in 2024 and beyond, contact us at OccupancySolutions.com today.