Topic

Move-in and move-out

Move-in week brings a full building of keys, packages, cars, boxes and parents at once, and move-out brings the same in reverse. The vendors behind access, mail, parking, trash and moving decide whether it feels calm or chaotic.

9 categories ยท 212 suppliers

Where to start

The categories involved

Each one opens a short guide, then the suppliers who do the work.

54 suppliers

Access Control and Security Systems

Access control and security systems manage who can enter buildings, units, bedrooms and amenities, using smart locks, key cards, mobile credentials, intercoms and gates. The category also covers cameras and monitoring for common areas and entries.

26 suppliers

Locksmith and Key Control

Locksmith and key control covers rekeying, lock changes, master key systems, lock hardware and lockout service, plus help organizing who holds which keys. For student housing that includes front-door and bedroom locks, and often coordination with fob and access control systems.

22 suppliers

Mail and Package Management

This category covers how packages and mail get from carriers to residents, including smart lockers, staffed or shelved package rooms, mailboxes and the software that logs deliveries and notifies residents.

16 suppliers

Moving and Storage

This category covers movers, storage providers and logistics partners who help with move-in and move-out days, resident summer storage, and moving furniture around a property during turns or renovations.

24 suppliers

Parking Management and Maintenance

This category covers companies that manage parking operations, such as permits, guest passes, enforcement and towing, as well as companies that maintain lots and garages through striping, sealcoating, repairs and lighting. Some providers also supply parking software or license plate recognition.

20 suppliers

Resident Shuttles and Transportation

This category covers companies that run scheduled resident shuttles between a property and campus, along with charter service for events, outings and move-in. Some operators supply vehicles and drivers, while others manage a fleet the property owns.

24 suppliers

Waste and Valet Trash

This category covers trash and recycling hauling, dumpster and compactor service, bulk pickups and doorstep valet trash programs where crews collect bags from outside each unit on set nights. It also includes extra hauling for move-out and move-in.

21 suppliers

Security Patrol and Courtesy Officers

This category covers contracted security officers, mobile patrols and courtesy officers who watch over buildings, parking areas and amenities, respond to calls and document what they see. Some programs use on-site staff for set hours, while others send a patrol car through the property several times a night.

21 suppliers

Promotional Products and Apparel

This category covers branded items a property hands out or wears, such as leasing giveaways, move-in welcome kits, resident gifts and staff shirts or uniforms. Suppliers range from local print shops to national distributors who source, decorate and ship the items for you.

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