NterNow vs ShowingTime
NterNow powers self-guided home tours — buyers book and access vacant properties on-demand via secure, single-use codes on smart locks, no agent required. Backed by Allegion (Schlage's parent), it adds government ID verification and visitor analytics to every unaccompanied showing.
Custom (demo required)
The dominant showing-scheduling platform in US residential real estate, owned by Zillow and included free with many MLS memberships.
Free via MLS (paid tiers)
NterNow vs ShowingTime: feature comparison
| Feature | NterNow | ShowingTime |
|---|---|---|
| Agent-to-Agent Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brokerage Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feedback Collection | ✗ | ✓ |
| Lockbox Integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| MLS Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-Tour Support | ✓ | ✗ |
NterNow — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓On-demand access captures buyer leads 24/7, including evenings and weekends when agents are unavailable
- ✓Government ID verification and single-use access codes protect sellers' properties during unaccompanied tours
- ✓Visitor behavior analytics (time on property, room dwell data) give sales teams insight no traditional showing scheduler provides
- ✓Allegion/Schlage ownership ensures deep hardware integration and long-term platform stability
Cons
- ✗No public pricing — enterprise demo required, making cost comparison difficult for small teams or individual agents
- ✗No MLS integration; each listing must be manually configured, adding admin overhead for resale-focused brokerages
- ✗Requires compatible smart-lock hardware (Schlage, Yale) or Alarm.com already installed — retrofit cost falls on seller or brokerage
- ✗No structured post-tour feedback collection; competing platforms like ShowingTime and BrokerBay include built-in buyer feedback workflows
ShowingTime — Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Near-universal US adoption via MLS
- ✓Integrated with most CRMs and lockboxes
- ✓Auto-feedback request workflow
- ✓Mobile app for agents and showing partners
Cons
- ✗Limited customization
- ✗Zillow ownership is a concern for some brokerages
- ✗Paid tiers required for brokerage features
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