If you’re still spending hours coordinating property showings, chasing down keys, or dealing with last-minute cancellations, it’s time to rethink your leasing process. Self-access solutions like SentriGuard, CodeBox, and igloohome Smart Locks eliminate these headaches, giving prospective tenants secure, 24/7 access to view properties—without requiring your constant involvement.
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Self-Access is a Game Changer
Imagine never having to rearrange your day for a no-show again. With self-access tools, prospective tenants can tour properties on their own schedule, reducing friction and increasing leasing efficiency. It’s a win-win for both property managers and renters. Self-showings offer a significant advantage in convenience, as renters can view properties at their own pace and without needing to coordinate with a leasing agent. This is especially beneficial for renters who need flexibility outside of business hours or are pressed for time.
The Numbers Speak for Themselves
- 68% of showings are self-guided, meaning the majority of prospects prefer flexibility.
- Saturday is the busiest day for showings, making self-access even more crucial for high-traffic days.
- Only 26% of initial leads get approved for a showing, but over 68% of those who complete the renter’s information page go on to schedule one—making an efficient showing process key.
- Tenant Turner reduced no shows by 90% for one customer.
How it Saves You Time
🔓 SentriGuard & CodeBox – Securely control property access from anywhere, eliminating the need to physically hand off keys.
🏠 igloohome Smart Locks – Keyless entry eliminates lockouts, rekeying, and lost keys, making access a breeze for tenants, staff, and vendors.
🚀 Automated Showings – Let serious prospects view properties when it’s convenient for them, without requiring you to be there.
✅ Seamless Integration – Self-access tools sync directly with Tenant Turner for easy management.
With self-access, you free up time, reduce no-shows, and lease properties faster.
Why Renters Love Self-Showings
Renters appreciate the flexibility self-showings offer. With self-access, they can view properties at their convenience, without needing to wait for a leasing agent’s availability. This saves renters time, helps them avoid taking time off work, and makes the search process more efficient. They can even view multiple properties in one day, which is crucial for those needing to make a decision quickly.
How Self-Showings Benefit Property Managers
Self-showings widen your applicant pool, automate instant communication with leads, and allow you to focus on other aspects of your business. They also drastically reduce the amount of time leasing agents spend out of the office driving to and from properties. No more wasting time on no-shows, rescheduling, or unqualified applicants. This method is particularly useful for large metro areas or high-traffic times, allowing you to conduct more showings each day.
Security and Safety
Concerned about security? With Tenant Turner, only those who meet your pre-qualification requirements are given an access code, and the code is sent only when the renter arrives at the property. These codes are one-time-use and can only be used on the day they’re generated.
Boost Your Business with Self-Showings
Contactless showings aren’t a silver bullet. For some properties, in-person showings make more sense. But for most property managers, contactless showings offer significant benefits. One property owner sums it up best:
"We are able to manage 400 units with just 1 leasing manager. We love that applicants can view vacant properties 8am-8pm, 7 days a week. We lease properties faster with much less labor. Nothing better than getting online applications from applicants that you didn't ever need to speak with." - Richard Henry, owner of Druid City Properties
Find out more about how contactless showings can benefit your business by watching our on-demand webinar.
In- Person Showings: When it Makes Sense
In-person showings offer advantages too, such as immediate answers to questions and the opportunity to gauge the communication style of the landlord or property manager. However, they come with downsides—like waiting for an appointment or needing to take time off work. Plus, in-person showings can limit the number of properties a renter can view in one day.
However, the safety of leasing agents is a growing concern, with incidents of robbery and attacks against real estate agents on the rise. Tenant Turner’s scheduling software helps keep you safe by pre-qualifying prospective tenants and capturing photo IDs before the showing. This process helps you identify potential scammers and disqualify individuals with ill intentions before you meet them.
Self-Showings or In-Person Showings?
Both self-showings and scheduling with a leasing agent have their advantages and disadvantages. Self-showing is a more flexible option for renters who want to view properties on their own schedule. On the other hand, scheduling with a leasing agent offers the opportunity to meet renters face-to-face.
Many Tenant Turner customers use a mix of both methods, depending on factors like the geographical area, bandwidth, and the type of property. Check out this blog to see which is the best fit for your business!