Welcome to our Q&A sessions with Bart Kramer! Bart is not just our CFO but our game show host (who always keeps us on our toes & smiling) and one of our fearless leaders. ParqEx would not be where it is today without him. That being said, let’s ask Bart some questions!

1) How is ParqEx a platform for change in the real estate industry?

ParqEx is a platform that enables the sharing economy in the real estate industry. ParqEx offers a solution to the parking crunch that plagues many urban areas by connecting private parking space owners with individuals looking for parking. This platform offers a way to monetize underutilized parking spaces while providing a valuable community service. This sharing model can potentially disrupt the traditional real estate industry by providing more efficient and cost-practical solutions to the parking problem.

2) What trends do you see in the property technology industry, and how is ParqEx responding?

The property technology industry is rapidly evolving. ParqEx is staying ahead of the curve by embracing emerging trends such as smart parking technologies, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. ParqEx also adapts to changing consumer preferences by offering a more flexible and community-driven approach to parking solutions. By continuing to innovate and stay at the forefront of technology trends, ParqEx will remain competitive and relevant in the property technology industry.

3) Why is it critical for sales, customer service, and marketing to work together cohesively?

Sales, customer service, and marketing are all critical functions in any organization, and they must work together cohesively to achieve the company’s objectives. For example, sales teams generate revenue, marketing teams create brand awareness and generate leads, and customer service teams provide support and ensure customer satisfaction. By aligning these functions and working towards a common goal, the company creates a seamless and positive customer experience, increasing sales and customer loyalty.

4) What’s a common objection you’ve received when dealing with various real estate entities?

A common objection that ParqEx has faced when dealing with various real estate industries is related to the perceived inconvenience and complexity of listing and renting out parking spaces. Property owners sometimes feel that the effort required to list and manage their parking space on ParqEx outweighs the benefits of earning supplemental income. In response to this objection, ParqEx emphasizes its platform’s simplicity and ease of use and highlights the potential financial benefits of listing unused parking spaces. In addition, ParqEx provides clear and concise instructions on the listing process and offers support and guidance throughout the process; ParqEx helps alleviate concerns and encourages more property owners to join its platform.

5) How do you organize your team and keep them motivated?

Effective team organization and motivation are key to the success of any organization. ParqEx achieves this by setting clear goals and expectations for the team, providing regular feedback and recognition, and creating a positive and supportive work culture. In addition, by promoting a sense of purpose and community within the team, ParqEx ensures that its employees are motivated, engaged, and working towards a common goal.

6) If you could jump into a time machine, what would you tell yourself at the beginning of your career here at ParqEx?

If I could jump into a time machine and go back to the beginning of my career at ParqEx, I would tell myself: Be prepared for a challenging, exhilarating, and rewarding ride with the ParqEx Team!

Thanks for tuning in for our Q&A Sessions with Bart Kramer! We hope to continue this series of interviews with leaders here at ParqEx. For more information on ParqEx & to grasp just how we are the one-stop-shop parking platform, book a demo with us!

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Property Technology for Campuses

College and university campuses are some of the busiest places daily. They are filled with creative, passionate, unconventional, forward-thinking, and brilliant minds searching for ways to continue to grow. Even when it is not the school year, these campuses are still frequented by hundreds of students and faculty doing research, etc. As these schools are continuously bustling with life, efficiency is essential but, more often than not, tossed to the wayside.

For these schools to operate at full capacity day after day, college and university campuses need property technology that can handle all their requirements. For example, some campuses need a better handle on their parking management system; some require an internal tenant management platform. In addition, some campuses need help figuring out visitor parking, and some need a secure access control system for their dorms and apartments. ParqEx’s property tech platform meets all of these requirements and more. See how our property technology for campuses can fit your school’s needs.

Access + & Access + Touchless

ParqEx’s Access + technology amplifies security at all college and university campuses. With our tech, only approved individuals can access any electronic door, garage door, gate arm, elevator, common area, research facilities, gym, library, classrooms, dorm rooms, apartment buildings, etc. Through the Access + app, approved users can access these entry and exit points via smartphones. As only pre-approved users can gain access, campus security has complete control of which facilities every campus member can get into, thus drastically improving safety.

Do some research labs need extra caution due to health and safety concerns? Our Access + Touchless line is the solution. With our full touchless technology on-site, professors, students, and research assistants no longer have to touch any door. Instead, all doors can be opened via users’ phones.

If your school is also seeking ways to cut costs, eliminating all antiquated pieces of access control technology is a surefire way to do it. By ridding of kiosks, keycards, fobs, student ID cards, etc., your college or university is sure to cut costs, all while increasing the security of the entire school. Regarding safety, should a security issue ever happen on campus, ParqEx’s robust reporting system and management platform provide immediate real-time reporting on all access points on campus. Discover more ways our access + property technology for campuses will take the security and efficiency of your college/university to the next level.

Access + Premium LPR

If your campus needs a better handle on all parking management, you are not alone! Many college and university campuses are swamped with daily tasks that prevent proper enforcement of all campus parking. ParqEx’s Access + Premium License Plate Recognition technology simplifies enforcement and management of all parking across campus. With LPR, only approved driver’s license plates can gain access to the parking facilities. All they have to do is approach our forensic license plate reading cameras, and once their vehicles are verified and approved, they are admitted to the parking structure. Like Access +, with LPR, you can eliminate all keycards, fobs, tickets, punch pads, kiosks, and any parking tag system your school may be operating on.

If one of your primary concerns for your college or university is campus security, ParqEx’s LPR cameras provide an additional security benefit. These cameras constantly monitor every vehicle entering and exiting the property, thus giving you peace of mind that you know precisely which student, guest, employee, or faculty member is where and at what time. But to take it one step further, studies have repeatedly shown that simply having a camera on the property drastically reduces crime and vandalism rates. So why not add another piece of crime deterrent to your campus? Learn more about ParqEx’s LPR property technology for campuses. 

Enforcer

Enforcing any property has its fair share of challenges. But college campuses genuinely do come with their flair of difficulties. As they are notorious for people constantly being on the move, campus security has many moving pieces they have to keep their eye on. Using ParqEx’s Enforcer App, campus security will gain real-time parking enforcement capabilities. Through the app, security can quickly verify all vehicles on the entire campus, issue parking violations, ticket offending vehicles, and reeducate parkers on the parking rules on campus.

Like our entire access + line, the Enforcer App is a great avenue to cut costs as you will no longer need any printed tags, passes, or guest passes for all vehicles on campus. Gain peace of mind with ParqEx’s Enforcer App property technology for campuses.

GuestParq

Every parking facility finds guest parking to be a hassle. It is either too time-consuming, too difficult to enforce, annoying to constantly have to validate parking or just too much of a headache for enforcement. With ParqEx’s GuestParq, you can now easily manage guest parking, eliminate all headaches, and impress all prospective students and their visiting parents. Via the ParqEx app, now admissions and recruitment offices can reserve guest parking ahead of time and transfer the parking spots directly to visiting guests via email or text.

Stop fussing with visitor parking on your campus. Instead, let ParqEx increase your security and efficiency, all while impressing all campus visitors. Learn more about ParqEx’s guest parking property technology for campuses!

Marketplace

We know that campuses are only sometimes sitting at total capacity year-round. Of course, as mentioned, summer is busy for anyone remaining on campus for research, but the everyday hustle and bustle is a little tamer. Therefore, during winter, fall, spring, and summer break, we are confident a surplus of parking is available on your campus. You can list your unused parking spaces on ParqEx’s Marketplace during these times. This allows the college or university to rent out their parking to transient renters seeking parking there. In addition, by listing these spaces on our Marketplace, the campus can earn additional revenue during its “off-season.” Learn more about ParqEx’s Marketplace technology for campuses that will bring in easy extra income for your school.

White Label

Does this all seem like something your campus needs, but you know the college/university board will be hesitant about having another company’s brand visible across campus? Have they tossed around the idea of investing in their own proprietary technology for the school? Well, we have fantastic news for you! All six of our modules can become yours through white label! So allow us to be your in-house developers while boosting your school’s brand. Let us save you money! Check out how ParqEx’s White Labeling property technology for campuses takes all schools to the next level.

Case Study

All of our technologies are market-proven and have seen success nationwide. But do you need some extra reassurance that other colleges and universities have had a good experience with our tech? Luckily, our case study featuring student housing in Buffalo, NY, has been using our technology for years! Download the Property Technology For Student Housing case study here and learn how your school can eliminate hassles, cut costs, increase security, and impress all users.

Let’s discuss your school’s requirements and see how ParqEx can be the solution for you. Book a demo with us today! We can’t wait to get started.

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On the 12th Day of ParqEx, ParqEx gave to its community…

12 Drivers Driving

Psh, yeah, right! We know we’ll see way more than 12 ParqEx users on the platform. “Drivers Driving” was just too similar to “Drummers Drumming” to not go with it. But to the first 12 ParqEx users to use the app on the 12th Day of ParqEx, this shoutout is for you. Also, if, for some odd reason, you have not downloaded the ParqEx app yet, get to it! Parking around the holidays is already crazy enough; eliminate one added headache by booking your parking in advance with ParqEx.

11 Prosperous Properties

We can promise we have more than 11 prosperous properties. In writing our lyrics for 12 Days of ParqEx, we were between “Prosperous Properties” and “Powerpoint Proposals.” It seemed like an easy choice, and yes, we send out many proposals per day! Feel left out? Book a demo with us, and we’ll send you a customized proposal for all things parking on your property. So yea, we went with “Prosperous Properties,” and our properties will undoubtedly continue to see that ROI this holiday season!

10 Lessees Leaping

Any lessee using ParqEx’s Access Control technology on the 12th Day of ParqEx will be leaping with joy over how easy it is. With ParqEx’s Access + installed at a property, ParqEx users simply have to open their app to open their garage doors. So goodbye, are the days of fobs, keys, and key cards! And hello, new and future-proof property technology from ParqEx.

9 Lessors Dancing

The lessees will be leaping with joy, and all lessors and property managers will be dancing with it! Goodbye, are the days of having to worry about the property’s security. Both with ParqEx’s Access + and its premium line, Access + Premium License Plate Recognition technology, there’s an overall renewed sense of security on the property.

8 Miami Users

For those of you who may have missed it, ParqEx has launched in Miami, Florida. We officially went live with our first property on Biscayne Boulevard right in the thick of downtown Miami. With over 80 parking spots available, we’re hoping to add as many new users to ParqEx’s Marketplace so they can unlock these previously private parking spots. So if you live in Miami and constantly struggle finding parking, ParqEx is intended for you. Download ParqEx apps today!

7 Secure Entries

For our properties that have Access + or LPR, you are familiar with this. Any property with a gate or garage door that requires access control devices to open or close gets detailed reporting on who comes and goes on their property. With that, all secure entries and exits are recorded in detail.

6 Guest a Parking

Guest parking is one of the latest luxury amenities to be offered to residents in their buildings. Visitor parking is an unnecessary hassle for properties that don’t have it and an added luxury for those who do. So before it’s too late, get your guest parking situation squared away with GuestParq by ParqEx before the holiday season bogs you down. Impress your current tenants and their guests, and even the prospective tenants.

5 Dollars Off Parking

Always, always, always keep an eye out for our holiday promotions. Every single major holiday that we celebrate in the United States, ParqEx offers $5 off parking. The best thing besides saving $5, the coupon code doesn’t expire for a whole month. So just because you forgot to use it on Christmas Day doesn’t mean you can’t use it a week later. You can find our coupon codes in our newsletter, promo emails, or on our socials!

4 Content Condos

Hate to admit it, but similar to our “Prosperous Properties,” we struggled to find something similar to “Calling Birds.” As a result, we firmly believe we’ll have more than four happy condo boards. Nonetheless, we’ll use this time to remind all Condos & HOA’s that our property tech is market-proven and has seen incredible success for all varying planned properties. Check out our case studies if you’re not convinced!

3 Fun Blogs

Did you know that the holiday season is also called blog season? We can guarantee you this holiday season; you will have more than just three holiday blogs! So stay tuned for what we have in store and subscribe to our latest blog posts and articles.

2 New Spots

We would love to see more than two new spots listed on the 12th Day of ParqEx, but if it’s only two, we will take it! Those two spots will help two more ParqEx users find parking and add another revenue stream to the parking spot owners’ pockets. Have a spot that you don’t use? List your parking with ParqEx today!

And a PropTech For Every Property!

We haven’t even had a chance to mention our Enforcer app or our White Label Integrated Solutions. So check out ParqEx’s full suite of property technology; it’s got all our tech listed. This whole suite of technology is suited for just about any property that has parking! We’re excited to hear from you and how we can help your property.

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Dear Santa,

Our name is ParqEx. We are six years old, and we live in a lot of places actually. We first lived in Chicago, Illinois. But soon, we lived in Madison, Wisconsin, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fast forward a bit, and we’re kind of all over the place in the United States. But somewhere super fun where we now live as well is Miami, Florida. What’s it like to fly your reindeer above the beach? Does Rudolph like the sand?

Naughty or Nice? Is that even a question, Santa?

Woah, okay, back to Christmas. We’ve been super nice this year!

1. People begged us to White Label our parking solutions to put their brand on the tech solutions. And we listened and built our ParqEx White Label Parking Solutions – Your brand, Our tech. How nice was that?!
2. Oh, and also, we helped all our clients with their properties security with our lines of Access Control systems – Access + and Access + Premium with License Plate Recognition technology. We even felt like being nicer and helped countless properties with the enforcement of their property with our Enforcer App.
3. The most recent nice thing we did was strongly encourage the use of GuestParq to all our clients, especially during the holiday season. We figure that’s the best way to impress tenants and their guests!
4. And not to keep bragging, but we were super nice by opening up a lot of private parking spots to the public through our Marketplace App. As a result, we helped thousands and thousands of people looking for parking and helped owners make extra money off their parking spots by listing them on ParqEx’s Marketplace. Pretty nice of us, if you ask me!

Back to you, Santa! Thank you for our presents last year.

We like them! They helped us have a really fun 2021! So back to business here, Santa.

This is what I’d like for Christmas:

I want to live in lot more cities across this big country! Is there any present you can give me to make sure we keep growing?

I need more tech gadgets for fun giveaways in my ParqEx family.

I’ll read anything on Real Estate, Property Technology, License Plate Recognition Tech, Architecture, Property Management.

I’d love for you to bring me a new toy for Spot! He’s our Dalmatian puppy that deserves all the toys and cuddles in the whole world.

Safe Travels, Santa!

I hope you have a safe flight, Santa! And enjoy our ParqEx cookies.

Love,

ParqEx

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