If you’re on the hunt for a new rental home, touring the units is a major step in finding the ideal place. However, scheduling showings with property managers can be time-consuming, especially with our busy schedules.
Thanks to digital technology, we now have listings with numerous photos and virtual tours, but these tools don’t always give the full picture of the property. This might explain why 83% of renters favor self-guided property tours over any other options.
While self-guided rental home tours have many advantages, they come with a few disadvantages as well. It’s vital to evaluate the pros and cons before deciding on a self-guided tour while searching for a rental home.
Pros
- Convenient for those with busy schedules. In contrast to traditional tours that involve coordinating with a landlord or agent, self-guided tours let you access the property whenever it suits you. You choose a suitable time, receive an access code, and visit the property whenever it works for you.
- For security purposes, self-guided tours are never double-booked, ensuring you won’t have awkward encounters with others who might be competing for the same rental.
- Freedom to explore the rental home without a landlord or rental agent looking over your shoulder. You don’t have to feel rushed or conceal your true feelings about the property if you don’t like it. Some renters also prefer not having anyone around to ask prying questions or make them feel rushed into a decision. Few people appreciate being hurried into decisions, especially when it involves where they’ll be living for the next few months or years.
Cons
- Occupied rentals won’t be available for self-guided tours. This is in place to safeguard the current tenant’s interests. Self-showings are only appropriate for leasing properties that are vacant. To tour a rental that’s still occupied, you’ll need to be accompanied by the landlord or property manager.
- Questions will need to wait until after the self-guided tour. Though you can text or email someone later, you might forget to ask some questions during the tour.
- Potential to miss out on learning a lot of helpful information about the area. These are details that a landlord or professional leasing agent should provide when you tour a property. If no one is with you, you may only discover these details later in your search process.
If you’re looking for a new home to rent in Plaquemine or nearby, Real Property Management Premium offers flexible touring options for great homes near you. Feel free to check out our available rentals for more information and to schedule a viewing.
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