How do you optimize self-showings?

[Jennifer Schelkopf]

My property management company utilizes self-showings and I'm curious to hear from others who also do this. Is there anything you do to optimize self-showing?

For example, typically a potential tenant would have the opportunity to ask questions, and the agent can point out features of the home or neighborhood during a showing. With a self-showing this doesn't happen and I'm considering leaving a pamphlet in the home to provide additional information.

I'd also love to hear if anyone has noticed an increase or decrease in the time it takes to rent a property after switching to self-showing.