The Pros and Cons of Self-Guided Property Tours 

If you are hunting for a new Fulton County rental home, you should know that touring rentals are a major part of finding the perfect one. However, arranging showings with landlords who are as busy as you can lead to frustration. Because of digital technology, we now have listings with photos and virtual walk-throughs, but most of the time, these still don’t give you a full sense of the property. Maybe this is the reason why 83% of renters say that they would rather go on self-guided property tours. While there are many advantages to self-guided rental home tours, there are some drawbacks as well. You should look into both the pros and cons before deciding to choose a self-guided tour during your Fulton County home search. 

Pros 

Most renters prefer self-guided tours because of the flexibility they offer people who have very busy schedules. Self-guided tours allow you to visit and check out the property on your own. Comparatively, a traditional tour requires the landlord or rental agent to meet with you at the property. You simply request a time slot that fits your schedule, receive an access code, and then check out the property when you are ready. What’s even better is that you don’t have to worry about other applicants showing up once you have a time slot. For security reasons, self-guided tours are never double-booked. This means, there won’t be any uncomfortable encounters with people who are also interested in renting the same house. 

Once at the property, a lot of renters prefer to look around the rental home without a landlord or rental agent following them around. There’s no need to feel pressed for time or to put up polite pretenses about the property. Many renters also do not like having someone making them feel they have to decide immediately. A lot of people dislike being rushed into making quick decisions about where you will be living for the coming years. 

Cons 

Of course, self-guided property tours also come with a few disadvantages. Most leasing offices will ask you to fill out an application first or pass a screening check before they can give you access to a property. You need to pass these checks or else there is no chance for you to check out the rental home. Add to that the fact that the landlord or leasing agent may not even tell you why you were denied. 

Another potential drawback to self-guided rental house tours is that you cannot ask questions while going through the property. You might forget some questions when you email the agent or landlord later. You may also miss out on learning a lot of helpful information about the neighborhood, nearby amenities, and so on. A landlord or professional leasing agent could tell you some details when they are with you as you view a property. These details could be vital in deciding if you should rent the place or not. 

Ultimately, it is up to you to decide on what property tour you would like to have. While both traditional and self-guided tours each have their pros and cons, you can still use them to your advantage until you find your next Fulton County rental home. If you’re searching for a new place to live, contact us to see what properties we have available today.