As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for choosing OwnerRez. Your loyalty means the world to us, and it drives our commitment to delivering a platform that’s fast, reliable, and built to stand the test of time. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
(OwnerRez Team during our company retreat in Cancun)
We pride ourselves on delivering frequent, meaningful updates. In fact, we release more updates in a single month than some competitors do in an entire year! If you didn't have time to read all of our product updates from the past year, here's a quick recap of the highlights from 2024:
- ownerrez.com (short domain everywhere)
- App subdomain rename (instead of Secure)
- Sidebar menu
- Various Design Updates
- Google Vacation Rentals (for all)
- Booking.com Messaging
- Messaging API (for AI partners)
- Push Notifications
- Saved Default on Grid Filters (e.g., Bookings List View)
- Inquiry Triggers
- Quote Triggers
- Tag Automations
- Surcharges/Fees for Channels by Category (i.e., no more magic words needed in Surcharge descriptions)
- Sign in with Google
- QuickBooks syncing of Deposits and Fees
- Airbnb Transaction Sync auto-on for new users
- Lynnbrook Security Deposit Holds
- OwnerRez-powered locks: Hubitat and Igloo (Schlage was released in 2023)
- Public Link (a.k.a. Global Landing Page for those without a Website - for GVR, etc.)
- Multi-language support for redesigned Guest/Booking forms (Travel Insurance, Reviews, and Public Link/Global Landing Page)
- Property Search Widget Amenity Filters (e.g., Pet-friendly)
As mentioned above, we are continually improving our platform to meet your needs. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the exciting features we plan to release in 2025!
Already in development/testing:
- Unified Inbox (already being used by beta users right now)
- Booking.com channel expansion (next up: Listing Content and Photos)
- Property Amenities page redesign
- PM V2 (already being used by beta users right now)
Planned for 2025:
- Many other Design changes
- More Tiered Access for Staff users
- More QuickBooks updates
- Self-Onboarding enhancements
- WhatsApp Messaging Integration
- Guest/Booking Form fully modernized (finishing what has been started)
- Inbox For Teams (unified inbox with staff and property features)
- Marriott Homes integration
- Hosted Website Map View and Property Page updates
(The roadmap can and will change over time as priorities shift or emergencies are dealt with, so release times will vary. But this is what it looks like now.)
Great software is a reflection of the people who create and support it. When the passion and care behind a product wane, its quality inevitably suffers. At OwnerRez, our People First philosophy guides every decision we make. We firmly believe that people—both our customers and our team—are more important than profits. As we look to the future, we’re genuinely excited about the growth ahead: new features, stronger partnerships, and enhanced support that will continue to elevate OwnerRez for everyone who relies on it.
Happy Holidays!🎅
-The OwnerRez team
(Artwork by our designer Adela)
