24/7 VIRTUAL RECEPTIONISTS

Property management answering service

Smith.ai's property management answering service answers calls, screens tenants & handles maintenance appointments. We can even collect rent for you.

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Incoming calls are unpredictable.

Calls come in, but you're not always available to answer them. If you are occupied helping a tenant or showing a property to a prospective renter, you can be confident your calls are being answered by a live receptionist. Nothing is worse than your important maintenance calls or emergency calls going to voicemail. Not only does our telephone answering service make sure someone is always there to help answer incoming calls, we also screen leads, book appointments, collect payment, and log details instantly in your systems.

Monitor properties while we handle the calls.

While you are out fulfilling maintenance requests or in the middle of a property maintenance emergency, our virtual receptionists will be there to help any current tenants or help funneling potential tenants through your sales cycle. You can finally put your cell phone down and build your business without worrying about any missed calls or business opportunities.

The most advanced and customizable call handling solution available

The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai combines cutting-edge AI technology with optional human support to deliver unmatched call handling capabilities. Unlike competitors who offer basic subscription services, we provide white-glove implementation and ongoing support to ensure your success.

What sets Smith.ai apart:

Custom AI configuration with prompts and instructions tailored specifically to your business needs and goals
True 24/7 coverage with intelligent call routing and seamless human escalation when needed
Complete call handling including complex scheduling, payment processing, and sensitive conversations
Advanced CRM integration with 7,000+ business tools and custom workflow automation
Dedicated onboarding support with sales engineers and account managers ensuring optimal setup
North America-based receptionists to support callers when needed
Professional representation that adapts to your brand voice and industry requirements

Powerful call intelligence gives your business the lead

Make better business decisions with real-time call data, visualized in every Smith.ai client dashboard. Every call summary is enriched with metadata including actions completed, caller disposition, priority, relevance, call recording and transcription, and more. See the big picture with historical tables and charts to predict business growth, costs, and ROI with superior accuracy.

82%

of consumers expect an immediate response to a sales inquiry

50%

of lead generation budgets are wasted on leads who are never contacted

67%

of customers who receive excellent service spend up to 14% more

Looking for 100% human-powered coverage?

While our AI Receptionist with human support delivers exceptional results for most businesses, we understand that some situations require dedicated human coverage. That’s why Smith.ai also offers comprehensive virtual receptionist plans with 100% live, North America-based agents answering your calls 24/7.

Our virtual receptionist plans provide dedicated human agents trained specifically on your business and industry.

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Complete Human Coverage When You Need It

Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses

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“Smith.ai exceeds my expectations at every turn, working with a very customized script for a very personal customer experience.”

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Improve customer experiences with 24/7 AI-powered engagement built specifically for your business. Unlike basic AI competitors that offer one-size-fits-all solutions, Smith.ai delivers infinite customization with white-glove implementation tailored to your exact needs and goals.

Custom AI prompts engineered for your industry, terminology, and workflows
Flexible call instructions that adapt to your unique business processes
Intelligent call handling with seamless human escalation
Personalized lead qualification matching your specific criteria
Bilingual services configured to your customer base
Native CRM integration with your existing tech stack
Dedicated implementation team that ensures perfect setup from day one

While other AI services leave you to figure it out alone, our expert team works closely with you to craft custom AI behavior that sounds like your business, follows your procedures, and delivers results that match your goals.

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We play well with your software

Calls, appointments, and payments are automatically logged in your systems by our AI. Real-time syncing with over 7,000 integrations.

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END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS

We play well with your software

Calls, appointments, and payments are automatically logged in your systems by our AI. Real-time syncing with over 7,000 integrations.

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Frequently asked questions

The best property management answering services do much more than pick up phone calls and take messages for property managers. At Smith.ai, we provide virtual receptionists capable of a wide range of services from calling handling, to appointment scheduling services, to lead intake, to website chat, and more. Whether you need a virtual receptionist for full-time call handling, overflow support only, after-hours, or triage, here are the answers to the most common questions we receive from property management business owners and partners.

Property management business owners are often busy working on overseeing the care of properties and can’t be expected to answer every call that comes in, but providing quality customer support through a reliable property management answering service has been shown to improve businesses in a variety of ways. Here are a few of the benefits property management businesses experience with us:

Expand availability

With a phone answering service that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, your clients will always have a real person to talk to, whether your business is busy, closed, or on holiday. Your clients’ questions always receive a thoughtful response.

Increase leads captured

Missed calls mean missed opportunities. Don’t miss out on leads just because you’re not always able to pick up the phone. Answering services provide nighttime, weekend, and after-hours availability so your property management business will never miss another call.

Boost work productivity

Through outsourcing call handling to an answering service, you’ll be able to spend time where you need it most and focus on more important work to build your property management business.

Enhance client satisfaction and business reputation

At Smith.ai, we know great customer service and how to deliver it for a range of business types and industries. Our virtual receptionists are trained in customer service and hospitality, so let us put best practices to work for you and deliver an exceptional and professional response that represents your business well every time.

Save money and time

No need to allocate limited time and money towards hiring an in-house receptionist when you can get all of the services you need and then some with an answering service for a fraction of the price. On average, customers who use Smith.ai save upwards of $30,000/year.

Stay up-to-date with leads and clients

Phone answering services can provide your property management business with detailed call summaries after each call and even provide your renters with chat and text messaging so you can stay in contact with your most valued renters.

A property management answering service can provide your business with much needed relief, whether your team is on a budget, overwhelmed by overflow calls, or simply looking to enrich your team’s customer service. With Smith.ai's bilingual answering service, your property management business can receive even more benefits to help your company accomplish its goals, whatever they may be.

Smith.ai’s answering service can provide property management businesses with…

24/7 availability

After-hours & overflow answering

Bilingual answering

Outbound call-backs

Spam blocking

Appointment scheduling

Sales development

Payment collection

CRM Integration

Lead development

And much more…‍

With nearly limitless features, Smith.ai’s answering service is guaranteed to grow your company’s productivity, revenue, and outreach. Smith.ai has offered quality service to property management businesses for years and our clients trust Smith.ai to provide their business with premium support. Read our 5-star reviews to learn why property managers prefer Smith.ai.

The price of a receptionist is one of the most important factors to consider when deciding on whether to hire an answering service or a traditional, in-house receptionist. Let’s look at the average price for an in-house receptionist.

The average salary nation-wide for an in-house receptionist is about $37,000 and they often come with hefty, additional fees, such as:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, costing about $11,000/year
Life and disability insurance, costing about $2,000/year
401K’s, retirement and pension plans, costing about $2,000/year
Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacations, costing about $5,500/year
Commuting reimbursement, costing about $5,000/year
Child care subsidy and parental leave, costing about $3,000/year
Health and wellness programs, costing about $1,000/year
Bonus pay, costing about $2,000/year
Company retreats, team bonding events, and employee outings, costing about $4,000/year
Free lunch, snacks, and drinks, costing about $3,500/year

Total Cost in Addition to Salary: $77,000/year

If your property management business is located in a highly populated area, that price may be even higher. In-house receptionists can add to that cost when they inevitably come in late, call in sick, request time off, take personal leaves of absence, go on vacation, and so on. Contrarily, Smith.ai’s virtual receptionists can accomplish the same tasks as an in-house receptionist and then some, barring coffee runs and supply restocks, of course, and are much less expensive, as your company doesn’t have to pay for any time off, benefits, or salaries.

Smith.ai’s answering service costs as little as $292.50/month, with no hidden fees. Ever. By hiring an answering service instead of an in-house receptionist, your business could save over $33,000/year on salary alone, and possibly up to $40,000/year in benefits beyond salary payments. Not only will your property management business save money, but your business will also be able to optimize productivity and revenue like never before. Unlike in-house receptionists, virtual receptionists can answer calls outside of regular business hours, which is far more important than you might recognize, as 27% of leads call after hours. Smith.ai’s agents can answer live chats and texts messages. SMS answering can be overlooked, but over 46% of customers prefer communicating with businesses through text.

Virtual receptionists can even provide sales assistance by making outbound calls to convert more leads, which has been proven to be helpful. It’s critical for businesses to respond promptly, as over 67% of clients base their decision to hire a business on the initial responsiveness to their call or email. Long waiting periods encourage leads to take their business elsewhere and you may not have the chance to explain why you’re the right property management business to hire. With Smith.ai’s property management answering service, your business can receive all the benefits of an in-house worker without the unnecessary cost. Read our article to learn more about the differences between an in-house vs. a virtual receptionist.

Running a property management business can get hectic, from managing projects and tasks to overseeing company development and growth. Businesses like these constantly face issues that impact their ability to succeed. The most common scenarios that property management businesses use virtual receptionist services for are:

I can’t afford to hire staff, but still need “front desk” support

“Front desk” support is an invaluable way to provide property management businesses with regular administrative assistance that can help operations run a lot more smoothly. When property managers have a limited budget, however, they may not be able to afford pricey in-house receptionists, especially when they already have to pay for rent, maintenance, marketing, and advertising.

I need time to focus without constant interruptions from calls

Calls come in whether your managing team is available to answer them or not. When supervisors have to answer phone calls in addition to their regular duties, they may struggle with falling behind on more important tasks and losing focus. On average, it takes about 23 minutes to get back to a task after being interrupted by a phone call.

My business is growing and my team can’t handle it all

Businesses grow and it can be difficult to keep up. With calls that need to be answered, appointments that need to be scheduled, and invoices that need to be sent, it’s easy for property management staff to feel overwhelmed.

I can’t offer around-the-clock availability to answer calls

When the work day ends, property managers want to go home and enjoy their free time away from renters, but calls don’t stop coming in and leads can often be missed, as over 27% of leads call outside of normal business hours. Property management businesses may not be able to provide after-hours availability, but may still want to offer accessible customer service.

If your property management business is experiencing one or any of these scenarios, an answering service can help by allowing you to outsource these tasks directly to a professional agent. An answering service will take on some of the more time-consuming responsibilities, addressing and alleviating the tedious issues your staff faces. Smith.ai’s virtual receptionists can accomplish the same, whether your property management company needs assistance handling phone calls, blocking spam, or qualifying leads. By eliminating the need to allocate time to screening calls and answering clients’ questions, your business can get back to focusing on more important work without neglecting your client relationships.

Property management businesses, like any business, often find themselves in compromising situations that require outsourced assistance to resolve. Some of the most common issues are:

I can’t keep up with incoming calls and messages from clients

With a limited management staff and an endless list of assignments, property management businesses frequently struggle to answer phones and respond to messages from clients in addition to their regular management duties. Running a property management business and providing quality customer service at the same time can prove to be difficult and lead to poor performance in both.

I’m spending my whole day on administrative tasks and can’t get productive, real work done

With the price of in-house receptionists being as high as it is, property management businesses are often left to delegate daily tasks themselves. Despite spending a large portion of their day performing administrative duties, management teams often struggle to balance their important projects with their regular office tasks.

I’m missing calls from new business leads and it's costing me money

Responding to each call can feel impossible for property management businesses when they have higher priority assignments to address. Property managers can easily fall behind on responding to new inquiries so potential leads can be frequently missed. Leads don't wait for call-backs. They call the next property management business in the search results. If businesses fail to pick up, they not only lose a lead, they lose ROI, money on marketing campaigns and ad spend, as well as conversion rates from ads.

I can’t respond fast enough to leads to beat my competition to new clients

With the crowded marketplace for property management businesses being what it is, it can be a major obstacle for new and renowned property management businesses to distinguish themselves and stand out amongst other similar businesses. Providing quality customer service through quick and thoughtful responses can place businesses above their competitors, but many property managers often lack the time to do so.

I’m struggling to find and keep new clients

One of the most crucial, yet challenging, aspects of growing a successful business is obtaining and keeping new clients. With so much time and effort being spent towards existing clients, property managers may not have the opportunity to seek out and nurture new clients. Managers who spread their workload too thin may not be able to deliver quality customer service. Slow response times may frustrate customers and hurt client loyalty and retention, as well.

I can’t seem to keep track of my clients’ data

Maintaining detailed phone records and call summaries can be overwhelming for property management businesses who disperse renter data across a multitude of software platforms. Knowing how, when, and why clients call is significant for any business hoping to successfully navigate client relationships, but unfortunately, is not always easy to accomplish.

If your property management business is facing any of these challenges, a virtual receptionist service may be useful. One of the many great things about Smith.ai is that our services fit your business needs, not the other way around. Our virtual receptionists can allocate time where you need it most and address the specific issues your business face, whether you need help qualifying and intaking new clients or sending invoices and collecting payments. Sign up risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee and see how Smith.ai’s virtual receptionists can alleviate the problems your property management business faces.

Determining which services are important to your property management business is a good place to start. To figure out which services would be best for your business, ask yourself what problems or opportunities you face that a virtual receptionist service can address:

Does your property management business need a little extra help obtaining new clients?
Does your property management business fall behind in answering website and text messages?
Does your property management business struggle with blocking spam calls?

Whatever it may be, Smith.ai’s virtual receptionists can adjust their service to better suit your business needs.

After that, think about what services would best fit your company’s activity level:

Does your business receive hundreds of calls a day or just a few?
Do you receive more online messages than calls?
Would your business benefit from 24/7 phone answering or would you prefer a particular time frame, such as 9-to-5, for answering calls?

Whether you get fifty calls a month or five, Smith.ai can customize your virtual receptionist service to fit your business activity so you only pay for what you need.

All you have to do next is sign up. Getting started with Smith.ai’s virtual receptionist service is simple and fast. No annual contracts, no setup fees, and no need to supply scripts.

Follow three simple steps:

Customize your instructions – Just answer a few, quick questions about your firm and the preferences you have and we’ll get you started. We’ll use your answers to customize the way our virtual receptionists answer your calls and your clients’ questions.
Send your calls to us – We work with every phone system and can set up customized rules for when we answer your calls. Or we can answer every call, 24/7!
Try risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee – Fully experience our call answering, scheduling, payments, and other phone services completely risk free for 30 days. If we're not the right fit for you, get your money back up to $1000 within the first 30 days.

Whether your business is looking for a full-time virtual receptionist or an overflow or occasional phone answering service, Smith.ai can offer customized assistance to your team with quality customer service, lead screening, and sales development. When you sign up with Smith.ai, you won’t just be gaining a virtual receptionist service, you’ll be gaining a professional, reliable, and friendly team who are guaranteed to transform your business by capturing leads and delighting current clients.

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24/7 VIRTUAL RECEPTIONISTS

Property management answering service

Incoming calls are unpredictable.

Monitor properties while we handle the calls.

The most advanced and customizable call handling solution available

Powerful call intelligence gives your business the lead

Looking for 100% human-powered coverage?

Complete Human Coverage When You Need It

Smith.ai is trusted by 4,000+ businesses

Heidi Thompson

TALK TO OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

Book a consultation

END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS

We play well with your software

END-TO-END INTEGRATIONS

We play well with your software

Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of a property management answering service?

How much money will I save by hiring an answering service for my property management business compared to an in-house receptionist?

What common scenarios do property management businesses use virtual receptionist services for?

What are the common problems that indicate my property management company needs a virtual receptionist service?

What do I need to prepare to get started with a property management virtual receptionist service?

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