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Mar222021

More Than Just Parking – ParqEx’s Access Control

Parking and ParqEx clearly go hand-in-hand. Yet, we are definitely more than just parking! ParqEx continues to be the pioneer in building a reliable mobile access control system for every industry. Gone are the days of using fobs, key cards, keys, guest passes, etc. With its reliable access control system in place, ParqEx’s Access + Premium Touchless can open any door ranging from pedestrian doors, main entrances, elevators, meeting rooms, common areas, office sensitive areas, and receptions with just a few taps of a smartphone.

Feb112021

Convenience Of Parqex Enforcer App demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

The Convenience of The ParqEx Enforcer App

Enforcement & Security

Effective parking enforcement at properties is a necessity for the smooth running of any property operation, tenant satisfaction & retention. No matter the type of property, parking security and parking violations are two of the biggest complaints and hassles for management and residents/tenants alike. Historically, properties with parking run into unauthorized vehicles resulting in frustrated tenants, and moreover, they also have seen higher crime rates in the parking areas that lack adequate enforcement technology & processes, resulting in frustrated tenants/residents, higher operating costs, and lost revenue.

Jan252021

The Benefits Of Guest Visitor Parking demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

The Benefits of Guest Parking using ParqEx GuestParq

Smart Parking Solutions

At ParqEx, we specialize in parking solutions to alleviate all problems associated with parking at any property. In terms of visitor parking, ParqEx’s GuestParq has simplified guest parking! Real estate owners and property managers—are you looking for ways to eliminate unnecessary stress regarding guest parking? Keep on reading!

Dec142020

Lpr Advantages For Real Estate demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

The Advantages of LPR

LPR Technology

The world is always changing. By and large, inventions and innovations have always been a driving force for the world’s prosperity. Today, technology and artificial intelligence have allowed us to push through boundaries and imagine greater possibilities than ever before. With these advancements, the parking industry has also drastically changed to facilitate parking, make safety a priority, and give property management a sense of security they didn’t know existed before. With technological strides in parking management and real estate technology, License Plate Reading (LPR) tech has reached a point where it’s being put to use in hundreds of cities nationwide.…

Nov72020

Why Real Estate Should Invest in LPR Technology

LPR Technology

Why Real Estate Should Invest in LPR Technology The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the way that people around the world interact with each other and their surroundings. Now, more than ever, contactless and touchless solutions, services, and business practices are in critical demand. In these times, it is crucial that businesses and…

Oct302020

How Coronavirus Will Shape The Smart Parking Of The Future demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

Real Estate: How Coronavirus Will Shape the Smart Parking of the Future

Smart Parking Solutions

Real Estate: How Coronavirus Will Shape the Smart Parking of the Future In Chicago and across the country, parking dynamics have changed dramatically in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Workspaces going virtual as employees work from home to flatten the COVID-19 (a.k.a Coronavirus) curve has caused an increase in the number of vehicles parked…

Oct62020

Tips for Individuals & Businesses to Earn Income during COVID

Smart Parking Solutions

Tips for Individuals & Businesses to Earn Income during COVID Leveraging the ParqEx Marketplace We are now more than 7 months into our new way of living, and social distancing looks to remain in our future for some time to come. We’ve been through total shutdown, then a slow reopening, and now working toward a…

Aug282020

How License Plate Reading Technology is Changing Parking

Smart Parking Solutions

How License Plate Reading Technology is Changing Parking New technology is always evolving, and the story is no different in the world of parking. For years, new tools have been in development to help make parking safer, more secure, and easier than ever before. Now, License Plate Reading (LPR) technology is commercial-ready and being…

Jun42020

Blogfeaturedimage Accesspremiumhero demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

ParqEx launches Access+ Premium with License Plate Recognition (LPR) for a true touchless experience

LPR Technology

ParqEx launches Access+ Premium with License Plate Recognition (LPR) for a true 100% touchless access experience for drivers CHICAGO, Illinois – June 3, 2020 – ParqEx announces the launch of their Access+ Premium product offering. BACKGROUND: In 2015, ParqEx launched Access+ – a proprietary technology to open gates, garage doors, pedestrian doors, electronic/magnetic…

May82020

Covid 19 Small Business demonstrating ParqEx's smart parking technology in action.

8 Ways to Generate Revenue For Businesses During COVID-19

Smart Parking Solutions

Many small businesses and restaurants, in particular, are hit during the Covid 19 pandemic and our mission is to help these businesses make it through this crisis.

Mar32020

The Flamingo

Smart Parking Solutions

Check out The Flamingo apartment complex in Hyde Park with TLC Management Company. Reserve your private parking spot with ParqEx today!

Mar12020

Neighborhoods Gain Popularity Over City Centers

Smart Parking Solutions

Neighborhoods gain popularity over city centers. Let’s look at why this is happening and some of the implications of this urban trend.

Ready to Revolutionize Your Parking?

Say goodbye to outdated parking management and hello to smart, seamless, and profitable parking solutions. With ParqEx, you get:

Real-time enforcement & monitoring for total control
Seamless mobile experience for property owners & drivers
Maximized revenue & efficiency with cutting-edge technology

Join top property owners, businesses, and communities that trust ParqEx. Experience the future of parking today!


PLANS	PERSONAL Self-managed using the ParqEx platform Get Started	BUSINESS Self managed with some help from ParqEx customer support SIGN UP	ENTERPRISE Manage with help from ParqEx Account Manager & customer support SIGN UP	CONCIERGE Dedicated ParqEx Account Manager will help you setup and manage your account with priority customer support SIGN UP	CUSTOM A custom-solution tailored to your property requirements. Dedicated ParqEx Account Manager will work with you to come up with the perfect solution REQUEST DEMO
Spots	1	4	20	100	90
Users	1	10	50	300	500
Contract & Invoicing	-	1 yr	2 yr	2 yr	-
One-Time Setup Fee Per Access+ device (controls 3 access points)		$ 250.00	$ 750.00	$ 1,000.00	-
Public Marketplace Commission	20%	20%	20%	20%	20%
Internal Marketplace Commission	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%	4.5%
Onboarding & Training # of hours included per contract term	-	1	3	5	5
Trial (Pilot)	NA	1 month	1 month	1 month	NA
Seats included # of users that can access the (shared) account	1	1	3	5	5
iPhone, Android & Desktop app
Customer support Email, phone and chat support
ParqEx Account Manager
Notifications
Email alerts
SMS alerts

MARKETPLACE
Manage property, spot & listings
Advanced Settings
Blackouts
Surge pricing
Dynamic pricing
Extended stay configuration & pricing
Lead time
Parking spot sorting & selection Advanced logic to manage the order in which spots get displayed, selected & booked.
Rules
# of bookings per renter per month
# of simultaneous transctions permitted for a user
# of hours a renter can book per month
Payment Processing
PayOnExit Access+ Required
Marketing
Featured Listings
Demand priority planning
Mailchimp Integration
Personalized Campaigns
Monthly Automated Campaigns
Bulk Message Execution
Promotions
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Coverage
Promo materials Custom designed signage: promo cards, flyers, etc. Design only, does not include the cost to print.
Ratings & review management
Competetive Pricing analysis				Annual

INTERNAL TENANT MANAGEMENT
Public versus Private property
Internal tenant management features (Add, remove tenants, assignment& reassignment of spots, ban users from a property.)
Advanced permission management capability (Assign tenants to specific units and parking spots. Allow tenants to rent, list. Manage renting and listing permissions. Allow tenants to control pricing or availability or both for their spot listings at a property.)
Parking spot sorting (Advanced logic to manage the order in which spots get booked)
Rules
# of bookings per renter per month
# of simultaneous transactions permitted per user
# of hours a renter can book per month
Custom Tiered Pricing (For internal, external/public, or special considerations)
Importing And Cleaning Up Your Database		Annual	Quarterly	Monthly
Categorize users by company or custom tags
Access management (Short term, i.e. temp staff, renters, guests/visitors etc.) Access+ Required
Activity monitoring & reporting
Track spot, renters by their unit numbers

ACCESS+
Manage Access Access+ Required
Short term (employees / staff, long term tenants, monthly renters etc.)
Long term (employees / staff, long term tenants, monthly renters etc.)
Advanced Permissions Access+ Required
Manage permissions by spot
Manage permissions by user
Access Log dashboard & reporting Access+ Required
Role based security			available
Property Access Logs Management module			available
Property Access Log for enforcement module			available
Notifications
Request for access notifications			available
Notifications when property is accessed			available

GUESTPARQ
Guest / visitor parking functionality		available
Guest Parking Management			available
Notifications
Advanced reporting (Tenant usage, parking usage, availability, asset utilization and more)			available	available

ENFORCER
Enforce by property			available	available
Do not tow list management			available	available
Violations			available	available
Custom violation types & fees			available	available
Integration with ticketing/towing partners			available	available
Coordination with enforcement partner			available	available
Role based permissions (Enforecement agent, manager and admin)			available	available
Notifications			available	available
Automated Daily enforcement data report for a property via email			available	available

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Payout options (ACH, QuickPay, Check, Paypal)
Monthly statement
Detailed monthly statements for tax & reporting purposes			available	available

ADMIN MODULES
Customer Search
Guest Parking Management (Role-based)
Email Logs
Account setup and Management
Access+ Logs (read-only)
Access+ Advanced Logs for Field OPS & Admin
Role based permissions
Read-Only
Manager
Owner
Notifications
Schedule real time, daily, weekly or monthly reports

ONBOARDING & TRAINING
User guides
Knowledge base & FAQ
Videos
In-person training for staff
In-person training & onboarding of tenants/renters
Custom branded training material Property specific: user guides, videos, landing pages, email campaings, KB & FAQs			available	available

ADVANCED CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Developing And Maintaining Your Communication Strategy to tenants/residents
Monitoring listing quality
Managing requests Waiting lists and converting them into renters when parking becomes available

OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Site surveys
Access+ - hardware maintenance Access+ Required	Annual	Annual	Annual	Quarterly	Quarterly
Network check Access+ Required	Annual	Annual	Annual	Quarterly	Quarterly
Signage check Access+ Required				Annual	Annual
	Get Started	SIGN UP	SIGN UP	SIGN UP	REQUEST DEMO