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Self-guided showings outperform accompanied showings on every metric, according to RentEngine's Q1 2026 leasing data
Are self-guided showings better than accompanied showings? Q1 2026 data says yes — on schedule rates, completion rates, days on market, and applications.
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Q1 2026 Leasing Trends & Benchmarks
Median lead volume climbed to 22. Days on market held flat at 32. Self-guided showings leased properties 2 days faster, and AI handled 36% of applications without a single human touch.
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How much is a rental lead worth?
Answer: a lot more than they cost.
Q4 2025 Leasing Trends & Benchmarks
Lead volume dropped 42% from summer highs. Days on market crossed 31 days. But conversion rates ticked upward.
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