Calls come in when you're showing properties, handling maintenance emergencies, or meeting with property owners. We capture leads, schedule viewings, handle tenant requests, and log details instantly in your systems. With our AI-first answering service with human support as an extension of capabilities, rental inquiries and maintenance issues never hit voicemail.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai greets every caller professionally and captures essential information through structured intake questions. By collecting key details upfront — such as rental requirements, budget range, move-in dates, maintenance issues, and tenant screening information — the system helps identify and prioritize qualified prospects and urgent tenant needs based on your properties and procedures.
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:
Make better business decisions with real-time call data powered by AI, visualized in your Smith.ai dashboard. Every call summary is enriched with AI-generated metadata including actions completed, caller disposition, priority, relevance, call recording and transcription, and more. Track rental patterns, maintenance trends, and tenant satisfaction through historical tables and charts to predict occupancy rates, operational costs, and ROI with superior accuracy through our AI-powered analytics.
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.
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.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai becomes your property management partner, handling tenant communications 24/7 with AI-first efficiency and human support when situations demand it. Your tenants get immediate responses to maintenance requests, lease inquiries, and general questions — day or night — while you focus on managing properties, not phone calls. The system handles routine communications like scheduling maintenance visits or answering questions about rent payments, completing most interactions in just two to three minutes.
Here's where it gets interesting: When tenants call upset about a maintenance issue or need compassionate support during an emergency, our North America-based receptionists seamlessly step in. They excel at de-escalating tense situations, showing empathy, and collecting detailed information — though they're professional receptionists, not property managers, so they won't make maintenance decisions or give legal advice about leases. They route calls to the right person on your team while ensuring tenants feel heard and valued.
This combination of swift AI efficiency with human support when it matters most keeps your tenants happy and your retention rates high. You're not just getting an answering service — you're getting a system that strengthens tenant relationships while freeing up your team to focus on core operations.
Let's be real about the numbers. An in-house receptionist costs around $77,000 annually when you include salary, benefits, sick days, and vacation time. They handle one call at a time, work standard hours, and can't be at multiple properties simultaneously. For property management companies juggling dozens or hundreds of units, that's an expensive limitation.
The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai starts at just $97.50 per month for 30 calls, with AI-enhanced virtual receptionist plans starting at $292.50 per month. You get 24/7 coverage that handles multiple calls simultaneously, which is crucial when multiple tenants call about the same building-wide issue. The system processes high volumes effortlessly, handling tenant screening, maintenance scheduling, and spam filtering with perfect consistency. No training new staff when someone quits, no coverage gaps during lunch breaks, no attitude problems on Monday mornings.
Plus, you get real-time analytics showing call patterns, peak complaint times, and which properties generate the most inquiries. This data helps you make smarter decisions about staffing, maintenance schedules, and resource allocation. You save over $30,000 annually while getting capabilities no single employee could provide, and that's money you can invest in property improvements or expanding your portfolio.
Connecting the AI Receptionist from Smith.ai to your property management software is straightforward — we're your partner in this, not just another vendor that hands you a manual and disappears. Whether you're using AppFolio, Buildium, Yardi, or any other platform, our system integrates with over 7,000 business applications through APIs or custom workflows our solutions team creates using Zapier, Make, or N8N.
Our onboarding specialists work directly with you to map your specific workflows. When a tenant calls about a leaky faucet, the AI Receptionist captures the details and pushes them straight into your maintenance system. New rental inquiries get logged as leads in your CRM. Payment questions get noted in tenant records. Everything syncs in real-time — no manual data entry, no missed details, no duplicate work. The setup typically takes just minutes once you confirm API access in your software.
We handle the technical configuration while you focus on running your properties. Our white-glove onboarding ensures everything works perfectly from day one, with ongoing support to adjust as your needs evolve. You maintain your existing workflows while adding a powerful automation layer that makes your entire operation more efficient.
Property hunting doesn't follow business hours. When someone drives by your "For Rent" sign at 7 PM or searches listings on Sunday morning, they want answers now — not Monday at 9 AM. The AI Receptionist from Smith.ai captures these prospects immediately, qualifying them with your specific criteria and scheduling viewings while your competition's calls go to voicemail.
Studies show 82% of prospects expect immediate responses to rental inquiries. With 24/7 coverage, you convert those evening and weekend inquiries into signed leases instead of lost opportunities. But here's the productivity kicker: your property managers stop drowning in routine calls. Instead of fielding the twentieth "Is the apartment still available?" call of the day, they're showing properties, negotiating leases, and solving actual problems.
The AI handles routine communications while flagging urgent issues for immediate attention. Your team focuses on revenue-generating activities while the system manages the communication pipeline. One property management company found their managers saved 15 hours per week just on call handling alone. That's nearly two full work days they can dedicate to growing the business instead of answering the same questions repeatedly.
When a pipe bursts at 2 AM or the heat goes out on Christmas Eve, the AI Receptionist from Smith.ai immediately recognizes emergency keywords and applies your emergency protocols. The system classifies urgency levels based on your criteria, with flooding getting top priority and noise complaints logged for morning follow-up. It captures all critical details: which property, which unit, nature of the emergency, and tenant contact information.
For true emergencies or when tenants are distressed and request human assistance, our North America-based receptionists provide immediate support. They show compassion during stressful situations, since nobody's happy when their ceiling is leaking, while efficiently collecting information and following your escalation procedures. These professional receptionists excel at customer service and information gathering, but they won't make maintenance decisions or determine what constitutes a "real" emergency. That's your call. They ensure the right person on your team gets notified immediately with all the details needed to respond effectively. The system integrates seamlessly with your property management software, documenting every emergency call for compliance and follow-up. You get peace of mind knowing emergencies are handled professionally around the clock, while your maintenance team only gets called when truly necessary.