Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours vs Walk In IQ

Frontdesk Self-Guided Tours is a scheduling and access service for self-guided apartment visits. It operates on Android, iOS, web, and through an API, and is intended for multifamily operators, lease-up and stabilized properties, BTR and SFR portfolios, student housing, senior living, and affordable or LIHTC communities. Operators configure tour windows by community and can offer single-unit or multi-unit tours. Before access is issued, prospects can upload identification for OCR validation, complete selfie identity matching, and undergo pre-screening. Verified visitors receive time-bounded smart-lock credentials by SMS or mobile app; voice instructions provide a backup when SMS delivery fails. Scheduling can synchronize with Google Calendar, Outlook, and PMS calendars. Listed lock integrations include PointCentral, Latch, Schlage, Yale, and ButterflyMX, while listed property connections include Yardi, RealPage, Entrata, AppFolio, Buildium, ResMan, Knock CRM, Rent Manager, MRI Software, DoorLoop, TenantCloud, RentVine, and Funnel CRM. In-tour SMS help, feedback surveys, application nudges, and lost-reason capture extend beyond access. Data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit. Business-in-a-Box costs $99 a month, or $79/mo billed annually, with a 7-day trial and no credit card required.

Walk In IQ is a smart access control and property automation platform for property owners and managers. It targets multifamily, student housing, build-to-rent, and senior living properties. Prospective renters can schedule and complete self-guided tours through the SelfTour IQ mobile app, while staff track leads and communicate through a web portal. The platform can issue digital keys to residents, staff, and contractors; residents can manage household and guest access through a mobile app. Energy tools can monitor usage, manage thermostats across properties, and alert staff to extreme temperatures or overuse. Walk In IQ describes integrations with property management systems, access control and lock hardware, and energy management systems. Its FAQ says existing property hardware is used in most cases. Customers can select individual items and features because the platform is offered a la carte. Pricing is per unit per month and paid annually, but numeric rates are not published; visitors are directed to request a demo or quote. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and web. Walk In Corp is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York.