• Comment: Sources such as Inman and Globest do not establish notability. The Washington Post is solid but it's not independent -- the content is Q&A via email. JSFarman (talk) 02:56, 3 July 2024 (UTC)

RentCafe.com
Type of site
Subsidiary of Yardi Systems
Founded2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Headquarters
IndustryTechnology, Real Estate, Property Management
URLwww.rentcafe.com

RentCafe.com (formerly RENTCafé) is a property management software owned by Yardi Systems that provides services for property managers and tenants[1] such as leasing tools, online chat, self-storage search and self-guided tours.[2] RentCafe is also a listings site[3] that focuses on multi-family properties[4] across the U.S. and Canada.

History

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Launched by Yardi Systems, RentCafe was created as a marketing and leasing tool for property managers. It is a free web-based and smartphone apartment search platform that allows online rent payment, maintenance request submissions, reputation management and social media tools among other services.[3]

In 2018, RentCafe Reach, with tools like SEO and pay-per-click advertising, became available for senior living providers. It was integrated with RentCafe Senior Living, a platform of Yardi’s Senior Living Suite.[5]

2019 marked the introduction of MyCafé by RentCafe, which allowed property management companies to create their own branded apps.[6]

In 2021, REACH by RentCafe was launched as a digital marketing agency for property managers.[7] In the same year, RentCafe expanded its client base to UK-based real estate operator City & Docklands.[8]

In 2023, as a response to the White House announcement regarding hidden fees, the website implemented an update to show a fee disclosure section.[9] This included security deposits, administrative fees, pet fees, along with rent prices.

RentCafe has also produced range of reports and studies with a focus on real estate news and market insights.[10][11]

  1. ^ Major, Mikayla (31 July 2023). "Solutions Products & Features About Resources Contact Us Login Get a Quote RentCafe: A Closer Look at Software and Features". Swiftlane. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  2. ^ Hall, Meghan (19 June 2020). "Survey: Self-Guided Tours Prove Popular Amongst Potential Tenants". The Registry PN. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Cooper, Sophia. "RENTCafe Property Management Software Review, Cost, Alternatives". ButterflyMX. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  4. ^ "YardiRentCafe". SaaSworthy. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Yardi's RENTCafé Reach now available for senior living". McKnights Senior Living. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  6. ^ Haviland, Victoria (2 July 2019). "Yardi announces new app, MyCafé by RENTCafé". OnlineMarketplaces. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  7. ^ "How Yardi Inc.'s REACH by RentCafe Helps Property Managers Succeed in the New Normal". NAA. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  8. ^ "City & Docklands One West Point BTR scheme selects Yardi RENTCafé". BTR News. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  9. ^ Udrea, Victoria (30 November 2023). "RentCafe.Com's New Fee Transparency Initiative". Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  10. ^ Yan, Matt (22 August 2024). "Where Are New Apartments Being Built in the U.S.?". Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  11. ^ Dineen, Jerome (18 April 2020). "TRD Insights: Apartment searches surpass pre-pandemic level". Retrieved 6 June 2024.