On top of it, your guests may have to pay a huge parking fee.

How do you go about amending this problem so you create visitor parking without so many inconveniences? Take a look at three commonly related problems and a solution using GuestParq.

1. Parking Far Away in Bad Weather

The last thing you want is to force your guests to park blocks away when the weather is terrible. We all know to park in big cities like Chicago is often a nightmare. During the winter, the weather can also become treacherous.

Perhaps some of your guests understand the situation and just put up with it. They shouldn’t have to, especially when they’re coming to a major business gathering in your apartment. No one wants to have to walk half a mile in torrential rain or snow.

This could also become dangerous if they have to walk in icy conditions. Some of your guests could potentially fall and injure themselves.

Our app, GuestParq, is a smart parking app through our ParqEx platform.

Using GuestParq, you’ll be able to help your guests reserve a parking place either in your apartment complex or within close proximity.

2. Forcing Your Guests to Pay High Rates for Parking

Did you know cities like Chicago (and similar big metropolises) usually overcharge for parking? It’s a big problem many people complain about, though never finding solutions.

Parking meter revenues in Chicago continue to rise, according to recent reports from the Chicago Sun-Times. Obviously, this leaves your guests with a major predicament when coming to visit you.

Think of the sour taste this leaves if you have family and friends coming to visit your apartment for the holidays. Just imagine how much this would cost them merely to visit for a few days or for a one-night party.

You don’t have to worry about this anymore when you use our GuestParq app. We make it easy for you to reserve under-used parking spaces within your apartment’s property. These parking spaces won’t have exorbitant fees visitors pay when parking in other locations within the city.

3. Lack of Security in Other Parking Lots

Statistics from the National Safety Council show that parking lots still experience major accidents and crime, particularly during busy times like the holidays. Your guests being forced to park in a strange place could mean them experiencing crime, or potentially hitting someone from being unfamiliar with the area.

All of these scenarios could lead to devastating outcomes you may feel responsible for due to inadequate parking.

One of the great features of GuestParq is it provides the security you need when reserving parking. Even with those reserved spaces, anything could happen.

Thanks to security cameras, you can use your mobile device to check in on what’s occurring in your reserved parking spaces. Our technology is always on and cloud-hosted so you can access security cams 24/7, no matter where you are.

You’ll also know exactly who’s parking in your reserved parking area. Someone else might take those places without permission, hence giving you a chance to amend the situation before your guests arrive.

Contact us at ParqEx to learn more about our self-managed parking solutions for parking owners, renters, guests, managers, and communities. We’ll show you how to implement our app for yourself as a renter, or as a building owner.

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And it’s not just drivers who lose out when it comes to parking: property managers and real estate owners miss out on the serious potential on underutilized or poorly-managed parking lots. By harnessing streamlined technological solutions to parking headaches, 10 Awesome Benefits of ParqEx SMART Parking Technology offers to property managers, enforcement agencies, drivers, and guests:

1. Easy to manage

Whether you’re a developer or a Property Manager, ParqEx SMART Parking Technology makes the entire parking management process simpler and more streamlined. The ParqEx app allows you to easily control your parking spaces.

How many spots are available? How much does each cost? How long can each renter park in a spot? All of these can be controlled with this easy-to-use parking management software, freeing up your time for more pressing concerns.

2. Simple Revenue Stream

People will pay for parking. A recent article in Forbes broke down parking-related spending in major urban centers. In San Francisco, the average driver spends up to $2,800 in parking fees yearly, while in Los Angeles, the average driver spends $2,405.

Commuters consider parking fees part of their total vehicle costs. If you own real estate spaces that are underutilized due to improper parking management, ParqEx can help you take advantage of the money that consumers are willing to spend as part of their commute.

3. Paperless Passes

The ParqEx app allows you to keep things civil by easily messaging a renter who’s overstaying their original time limit. You can easily offer them a chance to renew their spot for more money with just a few clicks on the app.

In addition, the ParqEx suite allows for paperless passes for visitors. This way, you can eliminate the need for physical passes by having all of the ticketing information remain on the digital platform. Easily keep track of how long they have overstayed their time and who needs a reminder using ParqEx technology.

4. Environmentally Conscious

It goes beyond paperless passes. The vision of ParqEx SMART Parking Technology is to utilize all of the already-there pavement in crowded urban areas that aren’t getting any use. Why cut down more trees to make additional parking lots when many real estate owners already have readily available spots?

By offering a simple, easy-to-use parking management software, you can help decrease wasted space and make our resources work harder and more efficiently.

5. Technologically Secure

Renters, owners, and managers can rest assured that their information is secure on ParqEx’s cloud-hosted technology. ParqEx takes personal and credit card privacy very seriously and offers a secure, password-protected access to your account. And because it’s cloud-hosted, you don’t have to worry about reliability —it’s an “always on”     technology that will meet your needs.

6. Physically Protected

The Enforcement app is a dream come true for Property Managers and Enforcement Agencies alike. It allows you to monitor which vehicles are supposed to be in your lot at any given time —and which vehicles aren’t. This allows you an easy, real-time way to monitor your lot without all the hassle of printed tags or passes.

7. Convenient Access+ Entry

Take convenience to a whole new level with the Garage Door Opener, which is seamlessly included in the ParqEx app. This means that you don’t have to give out a secondary device to every guest that wants to access garage-only parking. And for renters, this offers a one-click way to easily access garages.

8. Compatible Across Devices

A report in IMPACT highlighted that 83% of mobile users think that it’s pivotal that their experience across devices is “seamless” as possible. ParqEx SMART Parking Technology recognizes the importance of compatibility to users, so offers a cross-platform experience. From iOS, Android, Windows, desktop, and more— this parking technology allows users a seamless experience.

9. Easy Access Management

Although you’re welcome to use them if you’d like, this parking solution doesn’t require you to purchase or use decals or QR code readers. This leads to a simpler and easier-to-manage solution that requires a simple technology to operate.

By installing ParqEx’s “little black box” into the pre-existing systems at your property, you can eliminate the need for a QR code reader or any other devices. With ParqEx’s technology, everything you need to monitor and control parking is in the palm of your hand.

10. Convenient & Collaborative

One of the best things about smart parking technology is that it allows for smoother and more collaborative engagement. For example, it allows guests to easily transfer spots to one another. It allows residents to use GuestParq to reserve spots for guests to eliminate confusion.

This parking software allows renters to reserve spots in advance that suit their needs. It makes it simple for renters to keep a personal profile updated, making for a streamlined parking experience every time. All in all, it can help create a simplified experience that allows all involved to make decisions on their parking needs.

The secure and convenient software behind ParqEx SMART Parking Technology allows for a more streamlined and smooth process for everyone involved in the parking transaction: property managers, renters, guests, and even enforcement agencies.

If you’re interested in scheduling a demo, reach out to us today.

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Millennials know what they want and don’t care to settle for less. They don’t want to feel tied down, so home ownership is not high on the list of priorities… If, it even makes the list at all! These young adults want their finger on the pulse all the time. They are social to the nth degree. Staying connected on the homefront is a big plus when on the hunt for a living space. They want Wi-Fi and large open space in the apartment and common areas for hanging out with friends.

If you can meet their Millenial multi-family community living needs, your property is going to be in demand.

Yes, suiting up to cater to this multi-family dwelling generation, is a must. We’ve listed a few ideas to get your feet wet.

• Perks – Everyone likes to get free stuff! The sky’s the limit on this one. But, one of our favorite ideas is to pick up the tab for the pizza. Contact your local pizza establishment and request they track the pizza deliveries to your addresses. For example, every 5th order from one of your addresses is on you. Imagine the surprise when the delivery driver shows up and refuses to take the cash, but drops your name instead! You’ll be building a good rapport with your tenants and business for the pizza place! Talk about a win-win!
• Pets – Multi-family communities just wouldn’t be complete without pets. Discussing your policies and expectations up front will keep everyone on the same page, both, pet owners and non. Make your community a pet-friendly one with a specific play area for fur babies set aside in your community area. Sponsor a pet of the month award pouring on the praise. “Yappy Hours” are becoming popular events. Host one!
• Pools – Their popularity goes without saying! The sound of happy families and splashing water on those hot, summer days is a huge boon for your property. Make it an indoor pool and, even though it’s out of sight, it’s never out of mind. Pools are a huge draw in a multi-family community but remember safety first. Always. Appropriate equipment, rules posted in highly visible spots, and go that extra mile and train your staff in water safety.
• Parking – Multi-family parking can pose a big problem for property owners. Why not turn your solution into a huge amenity? And, we don’t mean just by mentioning the fact that there is parking available as being the amenity. What would your residents think of remote access to gates and garage doors, hmm? Or, arranging guest parking ahead of time, perhaps? And, all from their phone! Not to mention the perks engrained for you! Improved operations mean less time spent dealing with the ins and outs of it all by staff. Enhanced security factors mean you will know who’s parking when 24/7 and whether or not they should be there! Everything you need, right there in front of you, on a dashboard you’ll navigate with ease…

Okay. So, we’re tooting our own horn, here. (https://parqex.com/multifamily/  Is the link flashing yet? ) Seriously, though, ParqEx GuestParq Smart Parking is your multi-family parking solution! We have utilized that thing Millennials love most.

Technology!

Multi-family parking technology equals multi-family smart parking on every level. What are you waiting for? Whether you have questions or are ready to get things rolling, Schedule a Demo/Call today! We will be looking forward to hearing from you.

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