Residential Property Management AI Receptionist | 24/7 Apartment Tours & Leasing | Frontdesk
For Residential Property Management

FILL YOUR
VACANT APARTMENTS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty apartment costs money. Every missed call is a lost resident. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books tours, handles repair requests, and closes leases—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

Residential Property Management

Incoming Call...

Alex

"Hi, I'm looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. Do you have anything available?"

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have Apartment 402 available—2BR/1BA, $2,400/month. Would you like to schedule a tour?"

✓ Tour Booked • Apartment 402

The Problem

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
MANAGERS LOSE TENANTS

You're losing money every day your apartments sit vacant. Prospects call after hours, tour no-shows waste your day, and your leasing team can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Renters Are Ready to Move

Someone finds your apartment listing at 10 PM, calls, and gets voicemail. By the time you check messages in the morning, they've already scheduled tours with three other properties who answered immediately.

The Cost
$2,400/month
Lost per vacant apartment

Your Leasing Team Is Drowning in Calls

While you're showing an apartment, three more calls come in. Maintenance requests, tour inquiries, lease renewal questions—you can't be everywhere at once. Prospective residents get frustrated waiting, and you lose qualified applicants.

The Cost
50+ calls/day
Per leasing agent

Tours No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You clear your schedule, prep the apartment, and drive to the property. They don't show. You send one follow-up text that gets ignored. That's it—they've already moved on to another community. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and another vacant apartment.

The Cost
30% no-show
Rate industry average
$28,800
Lost annually per vacant apartment
40%
Of rental inquiries happen after hours
3 days
Average time to lease a vacant apartment

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to lease signed

24/7 Leasing Chat

Prospective residents visit your property website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies leads, shows available apartments, and schedules property tours—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically extracts budget, move-in date, and apartment preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across your residential portfolio
  • Schedules property tours directly into your calendar
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. What's available?"
AI
"I have Apartment 402 available—2BR/1BA, $2,400/month. Would you like to schedule a property tour?"
"Yes! This Saturday works."
Property Tour Scheduled ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "My AC isn't working in Apartment 205..."
AI: "I'll create a maintenance request right away. Can you confirm your apartment number?"
✓ Work Order #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—maintenance requests, property tour inquiries, lease questions. The AI understands context, creates work orders, schedules follow-ups, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates maintenance work orders automatically
  • Recognizes residents from CRM and references past interactions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When prospective residents no-show for property tours, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original chat conversation, knows their apartment preferences, and schedules a new tour—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules property tours and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the Apartment 402 tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Property Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Chen
Apartment Preference
2BR / 1BA • $2,400/month
Move-in Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Property Tour Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, property tour, maintenance request—automatically creates and updates profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every prospective resident and current resident.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to lease signing
  • Syncs with calendar, work orders, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire prospective resident journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and nurturing sequences based on behavior and engagement.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and recovery sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-tour email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-tour follow-up ready
Rental application form queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Tour Email
"Hi Alex! Your property tour for Apartment 402 is confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your apartment tour tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-tour confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on prospective resident behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart rental applications that pre-fill from CRM data and guide prospective residents through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for qualification and approval workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, apartment preference)
  • AI-guided completion for employment and income verification
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Rental Application
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Apartment (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Employment History
→ Income Verification
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and qualification begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your residential properties. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, scheduling apartment tours, handling maintenance requests. They work together 24/7 to fill your vacant apartments faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Leasing Assistant
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed apartment inquiries. Handles leasing questions, schedules apartment tours, and creates maintenance work orders automatically for your residential properties.

Phone Calls Tour Scheduling Maintenance
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Leasing Agent
Always Online

Qualifies apartment prospects, shows available units and rent pricing, answers questions about amenities and lease terms instantly. Schedules apartment tours and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Apartment Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized apartment tour confirmations, lease renewal reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep apartment prospects engaged and residents informed.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Application Teammate

Rental Application Assistant
Rental Applications

Pre-fills rental applications from CRM data. Guides apartment prospects through employment verification, rental history, and income documentation. Triggers automation workflows when application is submitted for screening.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Leasing Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to apartment prospects at the right time. Makes outbound calls to tour no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups about available apartments, and emails nurturing sequences about lease specials. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost prospects and keep potential residents engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with apartment prospects and current residents. Sends tour confirmations, lease signing reminders, and answers questions about available apartments via text—98% open rate means prospects never miss important updates.

Tour Confirmations Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your property website about available apartments. Click, talk, get answers about monthly rent, availability, pet policies, and amenities—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing apartment listings on the go.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed prospect and resident data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by building, apartment number, and prospect status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Work Order Teammate

Auto Work Order Creator
Auto-Created

Residents don't submit work orders—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes maintenance issues (broken AC, leaky faucet, faulty garbage disposal, etc.), creates work orders, triages by urgency, and notifies the right maintenance technician or property manager automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If an apartment prospect was frustrated about pricing, if an urgent maintenance issue was reported, if an apartment tour was scheduled—you know instantly so you can follow up on high-priority resident and prospect issues.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one resident from phone call to signed lease—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for a 2-bedroom apartment. Do you have anything available?"
AI: "Yes! We have Apartment 402 available—2BR/1BA, $2,400/month. Would you like to schedule a tour?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Looking For
2BR / 1BA
Budget
$2,400/mo
Move-in Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, 2-bedroom preference, $2,400 budget, March 15th move-in. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

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2:18 AM

SAT AT 11 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds Saturday at 11 AM, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Apartment 402 Tour
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
Automation Sequence
1
Tour Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Tour confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Follow-Up Queued
Post-tour email ready to send
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the tour is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, follow-ups, and application forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Tour Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your tour for Apartment 402 is confirmed for Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 AM..."
Tour Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Just a friendly reminder about your tour tomorrow! We're excited to show you Apartment 402..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 11:15 AM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday morning, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the tour. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 9 • 11:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Apartment 402 Tour
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original chat + profile data ready
07
Saturday, 11:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her 2-bedroom search, her $2,400 budget. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks a new time, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the Apartment 402 tour on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
Tour Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
09
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE LOVES
THE APARTMENT

Alex shows up for the rescheduled tour. She loves the apartment. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-tour follow-up emails get queued, the rental application form is ready to send, and qualification workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just showing the apartment.

TOUR COMPLETE
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Apartment 402
Alex Chen
Post-tour sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Rental Application • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
10
Saturday, 2:30 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the tour. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a rental application from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the apartment she just saw. The AI guides her through employment and income verification right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The qualification process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Tour completed • Application submitted
AI
"I remember your tour! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about the pet policy..."
11
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex's at work, thinking about the apartment. She has a question about the pet policy. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her tour and application, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

12
March 15, 2024

ALEX SIGNS
HER LEASE

With the pet fee waived, Alex signs the lease. The system automatically sends welcome emails, move-in instructions, and utility setup guides. Alex's officially moving in.

LEASE SIGNED
Apartment 402 • $2,400/month
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just moved in. She has questions: "How do I set up utilities?" "What are the gym hours?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How do I set up utilities?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's the utility setup guide: [link]. You'll need to contact..."
Alex
"What are the gym hours?"
AI
"Gym hours are 5 AM - 11 PM daily. Access code is 4024. Welcome to the building!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

THE SINK
IS LEAKING

Alex's kitchen sink is leaking. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, creates a maintenance request, and schedules it for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
WORK ORDER CREATED
Kitchen Sink Leak
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM
15
May 5, 2024

BBQ THIS
SATURDAY

There's a building BBQ this Saturday. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends building announcements, event reminders, maintenance updates, and community news. Residents stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Community Event
Sent to All Residents
EVENT
Community BBQ
Saturday, May 10 • 2:00 PM • Rooftop
ANNOUNCEMENT
Pool Opening
Pool opens Memorial Day weekend!
REMINDER
Package Pickup
You have 3 packages waiting in the lobby
✓ All residents notified
No manual sending required
LEASE RENEWED
March 15, 2025
Alex Chen
Apartment 402 • $2,400/month
✓ Renewed for 12 months
Same apartment, same price
Why she renewed
"Great experience with maintenance, always got quick answers, loved the community events"
16
March 15, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews. She had a great experience—maintenance was always quick, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her find the apartment kept her happy as a resident. That's the full journey: prospect to resident to renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your residential property management company

Can it handle after-hours apartment inquiry calls? +

Yes. The AI receptionist for residential property management answers calls 24/7, qualifies prospective residents, checks apartment availability, and schedules property tours—all while your leasing team sleeps. No more missed opportunities at 2 AM.

How does it handle repair requests from residents? +

The residential property management AI creates repair tickets automatically, collects all details (apartment number, issue description, urgency), and routes them to your maintenance team. Emergency requests like water leaks or heating failures can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce property tour no-shows? +

Yes. The residential property management automation system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before tours. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed apartment viewings.

Can it schedule tours directly into my leasing team's calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The residential property management scheduling software checks real-time availability and books property tours instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the rental application process work? +

After property tours, prospective residents automatically receive a rental application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through employment and income verification. When submitted, your leasing team is notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing property management software? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most residential property management systems including AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, and others. All data syncs automatically—prospective residents, property tours, rental applications, and repair tickets.

Can it handle multiple apartment communities or portfolios? +

Absolutely. The residential property management AI knows all your communities, apartment availability, pricing, and amenities. It can route calls based on location, handle portfolio-wide inquiries, and manage multiple communities simultaneously.

What about resident lockouts and emergencies? +

The AI handles resident lockouts 24/7, verifies resident identity, and can coordinate with on-site staff or locksmiths. For true emergencies like fires or flooding, it immediately escalates to your on-call maintenance team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your portfolio size and call volume. Most residential property management companies see ROI within the first month from reduced tour no-shows and increased lease conversions. Contact us for a custom quote.

GET STARTED WITH
FRONTDESK

Stop missing prospective residents at 2 AM. Start leasing apartments while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

CFO, Garman Homes
View Customer Story

"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

CEO, Trade Recalls
View Customer Story

"In the first five days using AI (Frontdesk) outbound program, Acura of Auburn generated $30,000 in new revenue; a record month for the dealership."

CEO, Provest Realty
View Customer Story

"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

Operations Manager, Clear Speech
View Customer Story

"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."