Features

A Better Resident Experience, Built In

Community tools only work if people actually use them. GateWatch makes it easy—and rewarding—for residents to engage with their community every day, from checking in a guest to RSVP'ing for an event or earning points at local businesses.

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Make Engagement Effortless and Meaningful

Residents want convenience. Communities need participation. GateWatch bridges the gap by simplifying how residents stay informed, join events, respond to surveys, and contribute to a thriving community—all while earning points for helping things run smoothly.

Make daily tasks feel effortless (and rewarding)

Turn Resident Engagement Into Habit

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GateWatch helps residents get things done faster, while rewarding them for participation.

✓ Earn points for completing tasks like paying dues or inviting guests over

✓ Redeem rewards at partnered local businesses

✓ Encourage positive behavior through gamified experiences

✓ Drive higher mobile app adoption across your community

Keep residents informed, not overwhelmed

Smarter, Streamlined Communication

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Break free from fragmented messaging. GateWatch centralizes all resident communication in one platform.

✓ Send announcements via push, email, or SMS. Integrate your existing providers

✓ Use message boards for community-wide or group discussions

✓ Residents can set their own notification preferences

Build connection through shared experiences

Event Planning & RSVPs

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Make it easier for residents to join in and feel like part of something bigger, all while you have visibility into who’s actually coming to the event.

✓ Create and publish community events

✓ Collect RSVPs with custom forms. Control entry if needed through QR tickets.

✓ Send automated reminders and follow-ups

✓ Reward residents for attending or volunteering

Let every resident have a voice

Surveys That Actually Get Responses

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From policy feedback to community ideas, GateWatch makes surveying quick and useful.

✓ Send mobile-friendly surveys with just a few clicks

✓ View participation in real time

✓ Track engagement and sentiment trends

✓ Use results to inform community decisions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Residents earn points for completing helpful community tasks like submitting maintenance requests, picking up packages, or paying dues. Those points can be redeemed at local businesses via the GateWatch mobile app.

  • No! The beauty of Community Tech’s local model is to entice businesses by having access to a bot free, highly qualified lead list to promote their businesses through rewards. This leaves you to enjoying rewards at no extra cost!

  • Yes. You can set message types, channels, and delivery rules. Residents can also manage their own preferences—turning off SMS or opting for email-only, for example.

  • Absolutely. Surveys can be targeted by building, unit type, or role (e.g., owners vs. renters), giving you better control and more relevant responses.

  • All features are mobile-optimized and accessible via the GateWatch app, but residents can also access them from the web portal if preferred.

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Turn residents into active community members.

Reward participation, simplify communication, and boost app adoption from day one.
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