Shane Robinson Shane Robinson

Emerging technologies will be among the top trends for apartments in 2020. Renters continue to crave convenience through technology, and the demand is fueling the implementation of a host of new technologies in apartment buildings and in units. These technologies will take center stage next year.

"The biggest trends will be related to emerging technologies," Shane Robinson, regional VP at Sunrise Management, tells GlobeSt.com. "With new competition being consistently delivered, the need to stand out will continue to grow. Each year new advances in technology—from smart home apps to mobile leasing software—streamline property operations as well as enhance the living experiences of our tenants. Today's residents are looking for convenience in addition to lifestyle, and operators will need to keep up with ever evolving technology to meet these expectations."

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Kelsi Maree Borland

Kelsi Maree Borland is a freelance journalist and magazine writer based in Los Angeles, California. For more than 5 years, she has extensively reported on the commercial real estate industry, covering major deals across all commercial asset classes, investment strategy and capital markets trends, market commentary, economic trends and new technologies disrupting and revolutionizing the industry. Her work appears daily on GlobeSt.com and regularly in Real Estate Forum Magazine. As a magazine writer, she covers lifestyle and travel trends. Her work has appeared in Angeleno, Los Angeles Magazine, Travel and Leisure and more.