How to Connect to Yardi’s API?

Yardi is a leading software platform used by property managers and real estate professionals for everything from rent collection to utility tracking. Many platforms want to integrate with Yardi’s data—but actually connecting to the Yardi API is easier said than done.

If you're building a product that needs to access tenant data, utility invoices, or payment history from Yardi, you might be wondering:

Is there a modern, developer-friendly way to connect to Yardi?

Let’s explore the options, and why Deck may be the better long-term solution for scalable, reliable integrations.

The Yardi API: What You Need to Know

Yardi does offer APIs, but access is:

• Limited by design: API access is typically only granted to certified partners or large enterprise customers.
• Not self-serve: There's no public developer portal or sandbox for testing.
• Fragmented: Depending on whether you're using Voyager, Breeze, or other Yardi products, the API behavior and availability can differ.
• Slow to update: Even when available, endpoints may not reflect real-time data, and new features take time to roll out.

This creates friction for platforms that need to:

• Pull rent rolls or utility bills
• Verify tenant payments
• Trigger autopay updates or submit maintenance forms

In practice, many teams resort to manual uploads, CSV exports, or brittle RPA scripts to work around Yardi’s closed system.

Enter Deck: A Smarter Way to Connect to Yardi Portals

Deck takes a different approach. Instead of waiting for official API access, Deck lets you automate the exact same web flows your users perform manually—securely, reliably, and at scale.

Here’s how:‍

‍Browser-Native Automation

Deck’s AI-driven agents interact with the Yardi portal just like a real user would. That means you can:

• Pull data (rent balances, utility bills, lease details)
• Submit forms (e.g., maintenance requests, payment method changes)
• Trigger payments or card updates

All without needing a traditional API.

Two-Way Sync with One API

With Deck’s API, you get bi-directional control:

• Reads: Fetch invoices, statements, tenant details
• Writes: Make payments, update card info, submit documents

All actions run with the user’s explicit permission and SOC 2 Type II security.

Self-Healing + Scalable

Unlike brittle RPA scripts, Deck’s hybrid agent+script model ensures that even if Yardi changes their layout, the system auto-recovers and re-scripts the flow—no downtime, no fire drills.

Real-World Use Cases for Deck + Yardi

Deck is already helping platforms in:

Use CaseExampleUtility bill payAuto-ingest utility statements and push payments directly through YardiTenant verificationConfirm on-time rent payments for credit scoring or underwritingProperty expense automationSync Yardi invoices into AP systems like Bill.com or TipaltiRewards platformsTrigger incentives based on rent payment activity

Why Teams Choose Deck Over Building In-House

Connecting to Yardi manually or via RPA can take weeks and requires ongoing maintenance. Deck cuts that down to days.

In-House RPADeckHard-coded scriptsAI agent + reusable jobsFragileSelf-healingHigh cost to scalePay-per-use modelNo write flowsFull read + write supportSecurity burdenSOC 2 Type II out of the box

Getting Started

You don’t need a Yardi certification or partnership. With Deck:

1. Embed the Deck Link widget or use Linkless API.
2. Your user logs into their Yardi portal securely.
3. Submit a job like FetchInvoice or MakePayment.
4. Deck automates the flow and returns structured data or a success webhook.

Final Thoughts

If you’re trying to connect to Yardi’s API and hitting roadblocks, you’re not alone. The reality is that official integrations often fall short, especially for fast-moving product teams.

Deck gives you a future-proof path to integrate with Yardi portals, without scraping, without waiting, and without compromise.

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