Buildium serves small to mid-size property managers as part of the RealPage ecosystem. This ownership means integration with RealPage's broader suite of tools, including controversial rent-pricing algorithms. Tenants at Buildium-managed properties may be affected by these pricing systems.
Buildium connects to RealPage's ecosystem including rent-setting tools. If your landlord uses these integrations, your rent may be influenced by algorithmic pricing based on market-wide data.
Screening integrations access RealPage's screening databases. Past rental history, evictions, and credit issues may follow you across any property using RealPage products.
Your tenant data may be shared across RealPage products and partners. This creates an extensive profile that can affect future housing applications at any RealPage-connected property.
Terms focus on property manager needs. Tenants have limited visibility into data practices and few platform-level rights to challenge decisions or access their data.
Buildium encourages professional property management practices, which can benefit tenants through organized maintenance and documentation.
Focus on smaller portfolios means more personal management relationships compared to enterprise platforms serving large institutional landlords.
Understanding RealPage's market position: