PointCentral Self-Guided Tours vs RentalProPlus Rental Showing Scheduler

PointCentral Self-Guided Tours helps rental property managers arrange and manage prospective residents’ property visits. Prospects can book a showing through a property website, sometimes with a “Tour Now” option. Managers can list or delist properties through a synced property management system or the PointCentral dashboard, then set tour schedules and durations. Bookings can create temporary access codes, sent by text and deactivated when the scheduled tour ends. Smart locks and access-control keypads support remote entry; available safeguards include credit-card and ID verification, with CheckpointID handling identity checks using uploaded ID photos and selfies. Geo-fencing can require prospects to be within a two-mile radius before a code is sent. After a visit, the system can send surveys and pass lead details to a CRM. PointCentral says it integrates with 30+ property-management solutions, CRM platforms, work automation and identity-verification services. The product is presented for multifamily, single-family and build-to-rent properties, and is available on Android, iOS and the web. It is paid, with pricing on request.

RentalProPlus Rental Showing Scheduler is a web service for booking rental-property showing appointments in real time. Renters choose an appointment online and complete a Fair Housing Act-compliant pre-screening questionnaire during booking. Landlords manage appointments through the RentalProPlus landlord portal. Automated SMS, phone-call, and email notifications and reminders keep attendees informed, while people attending a showing can synchronize the appointment with their calendars. After each showing, the service collects feedback. RentalProPlus says automation can reduce landlords’ showing coordination by up to 90%. Prospect scheduling and showing feedback are supported, while self-guided tours are not. The scheduler is an independent RentalProPlus module that landlords can use alone or alongside other products. Its plan is free to landlords, includes bonus credits, and is listed at free. The service runs on the web and is described as serving landlords and property managers.