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Mon, December 8, 2008 UDR Engages Prospects in the Apartment Selection Process with New Web-Based Capabilities
DENVER--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR) continues its technology leadership in the multi-family housing industry by launching three new web-based applications that make finding and leasing an apartment home faster and easier for the online searcher. These applications include a new Apartment Selector program, a "Special Views" application and a proprietary Media Center capability.
"Since nearly 50 percent of our customers use the Internet to search for an apartment, we work hard to provide apartment information in a simple, easy to use format, while providing all the information prospects need to make a leasing decision in real time," said Jerry Davis, Senior Vice President of Operations, UDR.
UDR's new Apartment Selector program allows apartment searchers to view each floor of a multi-story building at selected apartment communities. Each floor level is graphically presented with apartment availability and pricing, so prospects can visually select their ideal apartment home. The Apartment Selector program also presents full-color floor plans and allows prospects to reserve an apartment online.
With UDR's new "Special Views" application, prospects are able to see unique views from selected individual apartments online. Special View photos are mapped into UDR's new relational database that allows the web server to pull the correct photo for specific apartment homes in response to a visitor request.
And finally, UDR's new web-based Media Center includes a photo gallery, list of amenities, furniture arranger program, virtual tours and a printable brochure for each of the Company's apartment communities.
"These new applications not only support our online sales efforts; but they also enable us to capitalize on unique market opportunities," Davis continued. "For example, apartments that provide special views of a courtyard, pool, or city skyline often command a premium in monthly rent. Our new 'Special Views' capability enables us to highlight unique views from select apartment homes and actively promote them to customers and prospects."
You can view UDR's new web-based capabilities via the following links:
- The Apartment Selector: [ http://www.udr.com/community371.htm ]
- "Special Views": [ http://www.udr.com/community374.htm ]
- UDR's Media Gallery is available for all of the Company's communities at [ http://www.udr.com ]
About UDR, Inc.
UDR, Inc. (NYSE:UDR), an S&P 400 company, is a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT) with a demonstrated performance history of delivering superior and dependable returns by successfully managing, buying, selling, developing and redeveloping attractive real estate properties in targeted U.S. markets. For over 35 years, UDR has delivered long-term value to shareholders, the best standard of service to residents, and the highest quality experience for associates. Additional information can be found on the Company's website at [ www.udr.com ].
