How Unified Access Transforms Property Operations with igloo

Managing access across multiple properties can feel like spinning plates. Unit doors use one system, shared spaces run on another, and vendor access is tracked manually. Teams juggle keycards, spreadsheets, and multiple dashboards just to keep operations afloat.

According to a 2024 Parks Associates study, 70% of multifamily companies have at least one access control solution in place, but most still rely on a patchwork of systems. In another report by KeyTrak, 76% of operators continue to depend entirely on physical keys. The gap between technology adoption and full modernization remains wide.

This fragmentation causes delays, duplication, and blind spots. When every access event lives in a separate system, operations lose visibility and confidence.

The Turning Point

The path to operational clarity begins when access moves from disconnected tools to a unified ecosystem.

This is where igloo transforms the game. Through iglooworks and iglooconnect, multifamily operators can manage every property, resident, and space from one platform.

How igloo Simplifies Multifamily Access

• iglooworks: Built for Multifamily Scale

iglooworks centralizes access management for every door, user, and credential across your portfolio. It gives teams one dashboard to:

• Grant and revoke access instantly

• Sync users and permissions across properties

• View door activity in real time

• Configure policies by role, building, or time

With iglooworks, credential resets and portal logins become automated tasks, freeing teams to focus on what matters, residents and service quality.

• iglooconnect: Integration That Scales

iglooconnect extends this control by connecting access with your existing tools: property management software, booking systems, IoT solutions, and more.

When systems talk to each other, automation replaces repetition.

Examples include:

• Resident move-ins automatically triggering access activation

• Contractor schedules generating temporary entry credentials

• Maintenance events syncing logs in real time

Integration turns access data into operational intelligence.

Real Outcomes Seen by Multifamily Teams

Operators who adopt unified access platforms like igloo have reported measurable results:

• Credentialing time reduced by up to 50%

• Lower hardware redundancy and software overlap

• Fewer access-related incidents and lockouts

• Faster auditing with unified activity logs

• Improved resident satisfaction and retention

As Multifamily Executive notes, “integrated access systems are becoming a defining factor for operational excellence and tenant trust.”

A Step-by-Step Roadmap for Transition

1. Audit and Identify Gaps:

   Catalog every access point, vendor, and credential process.

2. Select a Pilot Building

   Test unified workflows, define SOPs, and establish KPIs.

3. Integrate Systems

   Connect property management, maintenance, and visitor systems through iglooconnect.

4. Train and Optimize

   Onboard teams, standardize processes, and track usage analytics.

5. Scale Portfolio-Wide

   Roll out proven workflows across all properties, using unified policies for consistency.

Risks to Manage and How to Overcome Them

• Legacy Systems: Use hybrid solutions that combine offline reliability with cloud synchronization.

• Vendor Fragmentation: Choose partners offering open APIs and integration flexibility.

• Budget Constraints: Build ROI cases around time savings, error reduction, and reduced hardware duplication.

• Change Management: Involve your on-ground teams early to secure buy-in and highlight early wins.

The difference between chaos and control is clarity.

With iglooworks and iglooconnect, multifamily operators gain one ecosystem that scales with every door, every resident, and every property.

When access works quietly in the background, everything else runs smoothly in the foreground.