Showing Properties to potenial renters

[Precious Thompson]

Is It a better idea to show potential renters properties in a group showing or an individual showing why or why not?

[Kyle J.]

Originally posted by @Elizabeth Colegrove:

I schedule everyone in 15 minute increments. I find that there are lots of no shows.

I used to do this exact same thing, but also had way too many no shows.  It was a huge waste of time for me.  So now I do two things that have helped out tremendously:

1) Schedule everyone at the SAME time.  

2) Request that they call me one hour before the appt time to CONFIRM that they will be there.  (I also explain that if they don't call, I won't be there.)

When people arrive at the house, I explain to them that there may be others viewing the house at the same time, but to not worry about them and just take their time, look around the house, and then let me know if they have any questions.

I then follow-up with them when they're done to see if I can answer any questions for them and to give them an application.

I think the group showings are best because it saves my time and creates a sense of urgency on behalf of the people viewing the house because they know there are other interested applicants.

The best tip, however, (which is something I actually learned from BP) is the part about requiring them to call one hour beforehand.  This weeds out so many no-shows.  In fact, I've never had anyone who actually called to confirm not show up afterwards.