How Do I Know if a Home Is Available to View? How about a Self-Showing?

Audience: prospective renters unsure whether a home is ready for tours or eligible for self-showings

Availability depends on whether the home is occupied, what stage of preparation it’s in, HOA or access rules, and whether a digital lockbox can be installed. Here's how to check viewing availability quickly and accurately.

Quick answer 👍

If you see an active scheduling link, the home is available to view
If the calendar shows self-showing times, self-showing is allowed
If the calendar only shows agent-led times, self-showing is not available
Homes marked “Coming Soon” are not ready for tours yet
Occupied homes often require agent scheduling
Vacant homes often support self-showings with a lockbox

How to check if a home is available for a tour 🗓️

1. Look for a scheduling link on the listing

Most MoveZen homes use ShowMojo or Tenant Turner:

ShowMojo example:
https://movezen360.com/whats-showmojo-and-is-it-crazy-to-give-them-my-credit-card/

Tenant Turner example:
https://movezen360.com/tenant-turner-and-showmojo-overview/

If the link is present and active, the home is available or will be available very soon.

2. Check the scheduling calendar

If the calendar has open time slots, the home is available for viewing
If the calendar is blank or says "no times available", it may be:
- In the middle of preparation
- Being inspected
- Occupied with limited access
- Pending a lockbox installation
- About to go live but not fully ready

3. Understand “Coming Soon” status 🔜

Some listings say Coming Soon on the main ad.
This means:

The home is not yet available for tours
Preparations, cleaning, or maintenance may still be happening
The showing system will open scheduling once the home is ready

Coming Soon homes are updated frequently check back within 24–48 hours.

Browse all homes here:
https://movezen360.com/

How to know if self-showing is available 🗝️

A home supports self-showing when:

The scheduling calendar shows self-showing time slots
A digital lockbox can safely be installed
The home is vacant
The HOA allows it
Access rules are straightforward (no special escorts required)

Learn how self-showing works:
https://know.movezen360.com/how-to-easily-navigate-movezens-showing-schedule-system

When self-showing is not available 🚫

Some homes require agent-led showings:

The home is occupied
HOA or community rules restrict independent access
The property has areas that require guided explanations
Lockbox placement is not possible
Security/safety restrictions apply
The owner specifically requires supervised tours

In these cases, the scheduling link will only display agent-guided time slots.

FAQs ❓

Why can I see the home online but can’t schedule a showing yet?
It may be in Coming Soon status or waiting on final preparation, lockbox installation, or occupancy changes.

Why do some homes allow self-showings but not others?
Self-showing depends on vacancy, HOA rules, and whether a lockbox can be installed safely.

What if the calendar shows availability next week but not today?
The home may still be in preparation future slots are visible once the home is expected to be ready.

Can a home switch from agent-only to self-showing later?
Yes. This often happens once a resident moves out or a lockbox can be installed.

Do I need to apply before touring?
No, touring is separate and free. Information before applying:
https://movezen360.com/before-applying-information/