1. |
What if I am out of town, how can
I monitor activity in my building?
All Apartment Pilot software is web based. With your user name
and password, the software is accessible from any internet enabled
computer, at any time, anywhere in the world.
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2. |
This sounds like a lot of work
for my residents, and some of them are not very computer savvy,
will Apartment Pilot work for them as well?
Apartment Pilot software is very intuitive and easy to learn,
and although we encourage residents to use our software, it is
not completely necessary. Building staff or management can easily
enter information, make requests, or book online on behalf of
the resident. Training options are also available through Apartment
Pilot.
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3. |
Given recent global events, we
are very concerned about security, how does Apartment Pilot
software address these important issues?
We utilize
the latest in secure website technology to guard against
any technological attack. In fact, our website
uses the same 128-bit security your bank uses. We also offer
photographic verification, not only for visitors to the building,
but also for staff working within the building. Our secure
user name and password requirements ensure only those persons
authorized to use the software are able to, and that the right
people have access to the right information. The online permission
to enter form allows building management tighter control over
who is in their building. The ability to track security card
access and key fob numbers further enhances building security.
Our digital signature pad allows the capture of signatures
forensically (Permission to Enter forms, package delivery,
etc.) and are actually admissible in courts of law.
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4. |
What if my computer crashes, will
I lose all my valuable data?
No. One of the benefits of using a web-based
software solution like Apartment Pilot is that your data resides
on a secure offsite server that is backed up regularly. To
further guard against data loss, your information is also stored
on multiple redundant servers. Because none of your information
is stored on your computer, your data is completely protected
from any computer crashes, viruses, or even theft.
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5. |
What kind of minimum computer requirements
are necessary to run Apartment Pilot software?
The web-based
nature of Apartment Pilot software means the only requirement
necessary is a current internet
web-browser that supports 128-bit encryption. Current versions
of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Netscape or even Safari are all
fine, although we do recommend using the latest version of Internet Explorer.
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6. |
How do I install Apartment Pilot
software?
There is nothing to install! The web-based
nature of Apartment Pilot software means there is never anything
to install on your computer. Simply log on to our secure website
using your assigned credentials and you are using Apartment
Pilot software.
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7. |
Do I have to pay for updates to
keep Apartment Pilot software current?
No. Your annual subscription price includes all software updates
and enhancements. One of the benefits of using web-based software
applications like Apartment Pilot is that updates are applied
to our web servers and are available immediately to the entire
subscription population.
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8. |
I’m new to the area.
Can Apartment Pilot software help me find a dry cleaner? You bet. Apartment
Pilot software features an online neighborhood directory.
This directory is usually
set up by building management and is a listing of shops and
services in close proximity to your building. Many of the
shops and
services are suggested by other people living in your building,
or by building management.
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9. |
I’ve always been
frustrated by how repairs are handled in my building, can Apartment
Pilot
software help?
Yes! Apartment Pilot software features an
online maintenance request system. You can make a request for
repair and then track its progress through the system. Both
management and residents have a clear view to what is going
on. A history of past repairs and fixes are kept so problem
areas can be identified. The visibility to the process and
the ability to track the progress of the repair makes living
in an Apartment Pilot building worry and care free.
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10. |
Package deliveries have always
been a problem in our building. How can Apartment Pilot software
help us?
Apartment
Pilot software has an available package delivery module.
Management
can notify residents when
packages have arrived via email alerts, notices on the home
page of Apartment Pilot software, and through an optional “Mail
Room Monitor” – a large LCD computer screen which
can identify, at a glance, which suites have deliveries ready
for pick up. In conjunction with electronic signature capture,
photographic resident verification, and bar code scanning of
packages, you can rest assured the packages are going to the
right person and that the packages will never be lost.
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11. |
My building is too small for Apartment
Pilot software.
Apartment Pilot software is suitable for all
sizes of buildings. We have clients with as few as 4 suites
and some with over 400 suites. The software is completely scalable
making it just as useful for small building as big ones. Our
unique pricing structure makes Apartment Pilot software affordable
for everyone.
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12. |
My building is too big for Apartment
Pilot software.
Apartment Pilot
software is being used by some of the largest property owners
in North America. Apartment Pilot software has the
ability to create a pyramid-like structure from the executive office
to the resident
caretaker's suite. With multi-level rights assignments it's easy
to give whatever level of access and visibility is required.
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13. |
How do I know this person at my
door really works for my building?
Apartment Pilot software features a complete
listing of all staff employed by your building. With management
able to upload photos of the staff, you can rest assured this
person is authorized to be in your building.
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14. |
I’m not going
to be home when the cable guy comes by, how do I let my building
manager
know its okay to let him in?
With Apartment
Pilot software you have the ability to fill out an electronic “Permission
to Enter” form which is automatically sent to building
management. It only takes seconds to fill out. Permission
to enter forms can be assigned specific dates and times,
can require the person to show identification, and can
be filled out wherever there is an internet connection.
Just
think, you could have your phone line repaired while on
holidays in the Bahamas!
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15. |
Why can't
I edit my PTE (Permission to Enter) form?
For security
reasons and to keep the database of information intact, PTE
forms
can only be cancelled. Each PTE is assigned
it's own unique tracking number, this allows accurate audit
trails of activity to be recorded. If the wording or
any other detail is changed on a PTE it
becomes
null and
void
and a
new PTE must be created.
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16. |
We just bought a new car. Can I
register this information with building management using Apartment
Pilot software?
Yes! With
a few mouse clicks, and in just a few minutes, building staff
and management will instantly be aware of your new information
on record. If your building allows pets, they are handled in
much the same way.
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17. |
It’s important for
our company to present a consistent image to our clientele.
Can we customize
Apartment Pilot software with our logo? Yes, with our available Corporate Branding module, the Apartment
Pilot software experience can be customized to reflect your unique
brand.
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18. |
How much do you charge
for your software?
Apartment
Pilot software is an effective, affordable and easy way for
any sized building or development to have their own, customizable,
internal website. For as little as $5 per door per year, you
can
enhance your living experience. For additonal
pricing information click here.
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19. |
What kinds of buildings use Apartment
Pilot software?
Apartment Pilot has a software solution
to suit just about any kind of residential building or development.
Rental
apartment
buildings,
residential owner occupied towers, strata corporations, condo
developments, townhouse complexes, and even gated communities
utilize Apartment Pilot software.
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20. |
Who uses Apartment Pilot software?
Simply
put, anyone who wants to enhance the living experience! Apartment
Pilot software is used by property
managers, rental building owners, rental building managers,
strata corporations, condominium boards and real estate
developers, and others. Click here for an introduction to Apartment Pilot software.
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