Showing Tips to Make the Re-Rental Process Faster and More Convenient

Audience: current residents preparing to move out

We use trusted scheduling tools like ShowMojo along with time-bound digital lockboxes. You’ll never be asked for a credit card to book a viewing.

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Quick checklist ✅

• Open blinds/curtains and turn on lights

• Tidy surfaces and floors; box loose items

• Secure valuables and sensitive documents

• Crate pets or take them out during showings 🐶

• Share gate, alarm, or parking notes

• Keep the digital lockbox accessible

• Tell us about blackout dates or limited times

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How showings work 🗓️

1. Scheduling
   Many homes use ShowMojo for scheduling:
   https://movezen360.com/whats-showmojo-and-is-it-crazy-to-give-them-my-credit-card/

2. Verification
   Prospects complete ID and contact verification before access is issued.

3. Access

   • Self-showing: A digital lockbox generates a one-time, time-limited code 🔐

   • Agent-accompanied: A team member meets the prospect

4. Follow-up
   We collect feedback to keep your re-rental moving quickly.

Viewing a home is always free. Application fees are separate and only apply if someone chooses to apply.

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What we need from you 🙌

• Offer broad showing windows. Early evenings and weekends perform best.

• Share access notes. Gate codes, parking rules, elevator timing, alarm instructions.

• Pet plan. Please crate or remove pets during showings.

• Create a welcoming feel. Light, air circulation, and a tidy layout boost appeal ✨

• Leave the lockbox in place. It logs access and keeps things smooth for everyone.

• Tell us constraints early. We’ll set the calendar around them.

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Safety and privacy 🔐

• Identity verification is required before anyone gets access.

• No credit card is ever required to book a showing.

• Lockboxes use one-time, time-bound codes and log each entry.

• We do not publish or share access codes.

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FAQs ❓

Do I have to be home for showings?
No. Most residents prefer not to be. If you are home, please give visitors space.

Is self-showing safe for my belongings?
Access is verified and logged, but you should still secure small or valuable items.

What if I only have a few specific windows available?
That’s fine. Even narrow options work if we set expectations clearly.

Can I restrict showings to certain days?
Yes. Just let us know in advance.

 

We use a showing scheduling software called ShowMojo. This tool automates much of the showing process for our team, potential renters, and you.

Process and Scheduling 

Note: Obviously the more available the home is for showings, the cleaner it is, and the better presented in general, the faster, smoother, and more stress-free this process will be. We’re including some great pointers below that will help ensure you don’t miss anything important.  While obvious, and despite our notices, many tenants completely fail to heed these tips and those are the ones who usually have negative experiences, and they have no one to blame but themselves. 

Potential leads who meet a set of standard criteria will have the ability to request appointments with 24-hour notice. You will be notified of this appointment, and will then need to confirm the appointment with Showmojo or propose a time to reschedule. Do not contact the lead directly, we will handle that part. Our policy is to notify the contact we have dealt with most during our relationship, by email. If this is not sufficient, notify us asap. 

 

Home Preparation Tips – Pets and First Impressions

1. We love pets too, and more than likely the person viewing will have them, however not everyone loves your pets and their smells. It’s a well-documented fact that most pet owners do not notice the off-putting issues so common with our furry friends. During heavy showings, have your pets off-site whenever possible. Otherwise, secure them in a crate. For pets that bark excessively or act aggressively, even crating may not be enough—you should remove them from the house entirely. Lastly, if you choose not to use a crate, plan to be home during showings and ensure that no pets block entry. Smells! You most likely will not notice this but if you have a pet, do not doubt there is a clear odor in your home. Of course, constant cleaning is the best thing, but also load the home down with quality air fresheners, use carpet powder as much as possible, vacuum, if you have your own, steam clean high traffic areas (it will still have to be done entirely), and keep your air temp low. Cooler air hides smells more. Also, air the home out as often as possible. 

2. Perform a grounds / landscaping inspection. 

Common issues include:

Exterior and Interior Cleanup

3. If the home is blocked from view, removing low-hanging limbs & branches is recommended (head high or higher is best) 

4. Address mildew, pollen, insects/webs/nests on the house, driveway, sidewalks, and roof. Pressure washing is a very cheap trick to remove a massive amount of renter turn-offs that are usually clear in photos 

5. Lay fresh mulch or pine straw in all flower beds. Also very cheap and highly effective. 

6. Clean out gutters. Technically this is a lease requirement, however, we usually only enforce it for tenants who have been in the home 3 years or more. However if you’re hoping to rerent it might help, a lot. 

7. During showing season, move or hide all trash, recycle bins, trailers, cars, campers, and any other items that aren’t strictly decorative. 

Decluttering, Staging, and Final Touches

8. Asses what furniture you can live without for the next 60 days or so, and store it away in the attic, garage, or off-site. When in doubt, remove it! Almost always the least amount of furniture possible is best. 

9. Do an inspection of your own, and fill out an inspection form (we can provide) to get an idea of what others may be turned off by, and also what you might be charged for. 

Tips for inspecting