Supergood | Buildium API
Access Buildium property management data via reliable API. Supergood creates and maintains production-ready APIs for Buildium without traditional integration costs or engineering resources.
Access Buildium property management data via reliable API. Supergood creates and maintains production-ready APIs for Buildium without traditional integration costs or engineering resources.
What is Buildium?
Buildium is a leading cloud-based property management software platform founded in 2004 by Michael Monteiro and Dimitris Georgakopoulos in Boston. Now part of RealPage (acquired for $580 million in 2019), Buildium serves over 10,000 property management companies managing millions of rental units across 46+ countries. The platform provides comprehensive tools for property accounting, tenant screening, maintenance management, online payments, and resident communications, serving landlords and property management firms with portfolios ranging from a handful to thousands of units.
The Buildium Integration Challenge
While Buildium offers robust features and marketplace integrations, accessing operational data programmatically for advanced workflows presents unique challenges:
- Limited API availability: Buildium's Open API is only available on Premium plans starting at $375/month, creating barriers for smaller firms
- Complex authentication requirements: Enterprise security including multi-factor authentication and session management complicates automated access
- Mobile app restrictions: Critical features and data exist in Buildium's iOS and Android apps that aren't accessible via standard APIs
- Tiered feature access: Different pricing tiers restrict access to various features and data points, limiting integration possibilities
How Supergood Creates Buildium APIs
Supergood reverse-engineers Buildium's mobile APIs at the network level to create a production-ready REST API.
Our platform authenticates through Buildium's standard login flow including MFA handling, maintains active sessions with automatic token refresh, and continuously monitors the integration to adapt when Buildium updates its mobile applications. This provides programmatic access to the same comprehensive data that Buildium's own mobile apps use, including features not available through the Premium-tier Open API.
Use Cases
Application Processing Automation
Streamline tenant onboarding by automating application workflows. Extract application definitions, process tenant applications, and manage document uploads programmatically without manual intervention or dashboard limitations.
Report Generation and Analytics
Automatically extract and upload custom reports beyond Buildium's standard offerings. Generate portfolio-wide analytics, track performance metrics, and create owner statements with data not accessible through standard integrations.
Bulk Application Management
Process multiple rental applications simultaneously across your portfolio. Create applicants, complete applications, and manage supporting documents at scale for high-volume property management operations.
Document and Compliance Workflow
Automate the collection and processing of tenant documents, insurance verification, and compliance reporting. Upload required documentation directly to applicant profiles and maintain audit trails across your entire portfolio.
Available Endpoints
Authentication
POST /authenticate: Login with username and password. Supergood handles all MFA requirements including SMS and authenticator apps. Returns an auth token valid for the session duration.
POST /reauthenticate: Refresh authentication token before expiry to maintain continuous access without re-authentication.
Application Management
POST /upload_reports: Upload custom reports and analytics data to Buildium for enhanced portfolio insights and owner reporting.
POST /complete_application: Process and finalize rental applications with all required fields and documentation.
POST /complete_single_application: Complete individual tenant applications with specific requirements and custom fields.
POST /create_application: Initialize new rental applications for prospective tenants across your properties.
POST /create_single_applicant: Create individual applicant profiles with personal information and screening data.
GET /get_application_definitions: Retrieve application templates, required fields, and custom application configurations for different property types.
POST /upload_for_single_applicant: Upload documents, identification, and supporting materials for individual applicant profiles.
Technical Specifications
- Authentication: Username/Password with comprehensive MFA support (SMS, authenticator apps). Supports both managed service accounts and customer credentials.
- Response Format: JSON
- Rate Limits: Optimized for high-throughput operations while respecting Buildium's platform limits
- Session Management: Automatic token refresh with continuous session maintenance
- Data Freshness: Real-time access to applications, properties, and tenant data as they're updated in Buildium
- Security: Maintains Buildium's enterprise security standards and RealPage compliance requirements
- Webhook Support: Asynchronous request processing available with callback URL support
Performance Characteristics
- Latency: Sub-second response times for application and document queries
- Throughput: Production-tested for high-volume application processing and bulk operations
- Reliability: Built-in retry logic and error handling for enterprise-grade stability
- Scalability: Handles portfolios from dozens to thousands of units efficiently
Getting Started
1. Schedule Integration Assessment
Book a 30-minute call to review your Buildium access requirements and application workflow needs.
2. Supergood Generates and Validates Your API
We'll create a production-ready version of your Buildium API leveraging mobile app capabilities for comprehensive data access.
3. Deploy with Monitoring
Launch to production with built-in monitoring and automatic adaptation to Buildium platform changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens if Buildium updates their mobile apps?
Supergood continuously monitors the Buildium integration across iOS and Android platforms and automatically adapts when Buildium updates its mobile applications. You'll receive notifications of any temporary disruptions while we adjust to app updates.
Q: Can I access features from lower-tier Buildium plans?
Yes. The API provides access to data and features available in your Buildium subscription tier, leveraging mobile app capabilities that may offer broader access than web-based limitations.
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