{"id":16204,"date":"2022-01-14T13:29:16","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T21:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=16204"},"modified":"2022-02-16T12:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:47:59","slug":"2021-year-in-review-rentec-direct-awards-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2021-year-in-review-rentec-direct-awards-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"2021 Year-in-Review | Rentec Direct Awards Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021-Year-in-Review-Rentec-Direct-Awards-Showcase.jpg\" alt=\"2021 Year in Review Rentec Direct Awards Showcase\" width=\"950\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021-Year-in-Review-Rentec-Direct-Awards-Showcase.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021-Year-in-Review-Rentec-Direct-Awards-Showcase-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021-Year-in-Review-Rentec-Direct-Awards-Showcase-600x352.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2021-Year-in-Review-Rentec-Direct-Awards-Showcase-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2021 was a significant year for growth and achievement. Despite continued pandemic hurdles, Rentec Direct faced the challenge and was recognized with five prestigious awards for excellence by multiple organizations across many categories.<\/p>\n<p>Rentec Direct is more than a property management software platform; it\u2019s a dedicated team who at their core have a singular purpose to help make tasks easier and support the hardworking landlords and property managers nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The accolades received in 2021 chronicled below highlight why so many have responded to this support and come to rely on the easy to use, easy to learn, award winning property management software from Rentec Direct.<\/p>\n<h2>Best in Biz Award<\/h2>\n<p>Since 2011, Best in Biz Awards has been the only independent business awards program judged by a who\u2019s who of prominent reporters and editors from top-tier publications from North America and around the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestinbizawards.com\/2021-winners-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST IN BIZ SILVER AWARD | MOST CUSTOMER FRIENDLY COMPANY OF THE YEAR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s entries were of exceptionally high caliber,\u201d said Joseph Pete, Times of Northwest Indiana, judging his third Best in Biz Awards program. \u201cAny would have been deserving of recognition and any could have won were it not for the high level of competition. The entries displayed an impressive list of accomplishments as well as quantifiable achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Previous honors:<\/strong><br \/>\nRentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for four consecutive years in the Best in Biz Awards program.<\/p>\n<p>2018 Support Department of the Year (Bronze)<br \/>\n2019 Support Department of the Year (Silver)<br \/>\n2020 Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year (Silver)<br \/>\n2021 Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year (Silver)<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prweb.com\/releases\/rentec_direct_named_a_most_customer_friendly_company_of_the_year_in_the_11th_annual_best_in_biz_awards\/prweb18377028.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 Best in Biz Awards Honors Rentec Direct<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Stevie\u00ae Awards<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stevieawards.com\/aba\/2021-stevie-award-winners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Business Awards\u00ae<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thousands of nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. Rentec Direct was nominated for three award categories in the real estate industry.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GOLD STEVIE\u00ae AWARD: SMALL REAL ESTATE COMPANY OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>GOLD STEVIE\u00ae AWARD: REAL ESTATE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>BRONZE STEVIE\u00ae AWARD: CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Previous Honors:<\/strong><br \/>\nRentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for four consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p>Real Estate Company of the Year: Gold (2018), Gold (2019), Silver (2020)<br \/>\nReal Estate Entrepreneur of the Year: Gold (2018), Bronze (2019), Silver (2020)<br \/>\nCustomer Service Department of the Year: Gold (2018), Bronze (2019), Bronze (2020)<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/inc5000\/2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inc. 5000<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. This prestigious list ranks the most successful companies within the American economy\u2019s most dynamic segment \u2013 its independent small businesses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RANKED BY INC. MAGAZINE ON THE INC. 5000 LIST AS ONE OF AMERICA\u2019S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Rentec Direct ranked no. 2887 with three-year revenue growth of 136 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Rentec\u2019s platform helps clients save money and streamline efficiency by automating common property management tasks. Rentec Direct also offers the easiest solutions for tenants looking to pay rent online and communicate with landlords. Features like these, along with a commitment to user experience and customer service, have contributed to Rentec Direct\u2019s substantial growth, earning the company recognition on this year\u2019s Inc. 5000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Previous Honors:<\/strong><br \/>\nRentec Direct has been honored to be recognized for five consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p>2017: ranked 2727<br \/>\n2018: ranked 4193<br \/>\n2019: ranked 3055<br \/>\n2020: ranked 2610<br \/>\n2021: ranked 2887<\/p>\n<p>Being recognized is a reminder of the company\u2019s commitment to excellence. Nathan Miller, President of Rentec Direct sums it up best when responding to receiving an award this year,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAs a company growing 100% organically without any outside funding or investment, being included on this prestigious list for five years in a row alongside other American business leaders is one of our highest achievements,\u201d said Nathan Miller, President and Founder of Rentec Direct. \u201cIt is a true testament to the hard work of our entire team \u2013 Rentec Direct wouldn\u2019t be where it is today without their passion, dedication and determination.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p>In addition to awards, Rentec Direct continues to be recognized by software experts based on end-user reviews, ratings, and data \u2013 and is often listed with the best-of-the-best in the industry:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareadvice.com\/property\/rentec-direct-property-management-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Software Advice | FrontRunners<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n2021 for both Rental Property Management and Property Management software categories. Previous Honors: Listed as a FrontRunner for 5 consecutive years.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/category-leader-getapp-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GetApp | Category Leader<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n2021 Property Management<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/2021-capterra-shortlist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capterra Shortlist<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n2021 Real Estate Property Management<br \/>\n2021 Property Management<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>RELATED READING FOR YOU:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/white-paper-2020-rental-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Rentec Direct White Paper Explores Impact of COVID-19 on Rent Payments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/rentec-direct-in-the-news-property-management-media-roundup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rentec Direct In the News | Property Management Media Roundup<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/have-rental-industry-questions-we-want-to-hear-from-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Have Rental Industry Questions? 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