# Automated Inhabitant Technology has simplified the complications of renting a home. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 19, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-inhabitant ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Automated Inhabitant trend? **Automated Inhabitant:** The real estate industry has embraced streamlining via technology in recent years, with things like hunting for a home to rent or buy becoming much easier. The steps following, however -- including the actual purchase process, organizing rent payment, and more -- are becoming automated as well. Implementing the sort of simplicity seen in small purchases into big-ticket purchasing signifies a consumer need for reduced steps in all aspects of life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2016 to Apr 12, 2017 - Published: Apr 19, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Automated Inhabitant trend ### Automated Real Estate Services Real estate companies are facilitating the purchase process and automating payment systems in line with consumer need for reduced steps in big-ticket purchases. ### Collaborative Consumption Platforms Platforms like Splittable and Padstash create cost-effective and modern solutions for storage and co-living, catering to the needs of Millennial consumers. ### Person-to-Person Payment Solutions Instant payment platforms like INSTO and social P2P payment apps like Pumpkin are providing secure, convenient options for consumers to make payments and share transactions. ## What the Automated Inhabitant trend means for industry ### For Real Estate The real estate industry can look into developing automated solutions for the purchase process and payment systems to cater to consumer demand for reduced steps in big-ticket spending. ### For Furniture Rental Companies like Furlenco offer a cost-effective and convenient alternative to furniture ownership, catering to the preferences of Millennials who may not be ready to commit to buying large pieces of furniture upfront. ### For Financial Technology Financial technology can explore the potential of person-to-person payment solutions like INSTO and Pumpkin, which provide a secure and transparent way for consumers to make payments and share transactions. ## Workshop question How could you potentially streamline your consumer's experience when it comes to your products or services. How can you automate the process? ## Trend signals for Automated Inhabitant Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 33%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 33% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Automated Inhabitant trend 5 featured examples from May 17, 2016 to Apr 12, 2017. - [Flexible Furniture Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furlenco): Furlenco Lets Users Rent Their Furniture Rather Than Owning It (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing a platform for consumers to access furniture without the need for ownership, revolutionizing the way people furnish their homes. - [Person-to-Person Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scheduled-payments): The INSTO App Sets Up Scheduled Payments Between Individuals (Category: Business) Implication: The rise of person-to-person payment platforms like INSTO suggests potential disruptions in the fintech industry, urging businesses to explore innovative solutions for a more conn… - [Social P2P Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p2p-payment): France's Pumpkin Mobile Platform Allows for Convenient Payment Sharing (Category: Tech) Implication: Pumpkin's innovative P2P payment app represents disruptive opportunities for the financial technology industry. - [Cost-Splitting Roommate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roommate-app): Splittable Helps Users Distribute Living Costs and Duties Effectively (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate industry can explore partnering with co-living platforms like Splittable to offer comprehensive solutions for shared living spaces and attract Millennials. - [Storage Space-Renting Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rent-space): 'Padstash' Connects Neighbors to Rent Spaces for Storage (Category: Tech) Implication: Padstash disrupts the traditional self-storage industry by offering community-based and convenient storage solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)