The Cost of Not Upgrading Your Locks
Every property manager and landlords want to move faster. But most are still stuck juggling keys.
You’ve got new listings to fill, showings to schedule, and tenants to onboard. But what’s slowing you down? For many, it’s the simplest thing: outdated locks. In an era where leasing can be automated from lead to lease, holding onto traditional lock-and-key setups is costing you more than you think — in time, risk, and lost revenue.
What’s Wrong With the Old Way?
If your leasing team is still:
- Meeting every prospect in person to open doors
- Handing off physical keys at turnover
- Rekeying after every move-out
- Losing track of who has access to what
…then you’re not just doing more work — you’re taking on more risk.
Manual access comes with:
- Increased liability
- Delays in unit turnovers
- More no-shows and missed opportunities
- Inability to scale showings or staff efficiently
Smart access isn’t a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a need-to-have.
Whether you’re managing five units or five hundred, the way you control access to your properties can make or break your leasing flow. For property managers building their business — or scaling fast — getting the right tools without draining your budget is half the battle.
Here’s why smart locks (and the right pricing model) can be your secret weapon.
The “Small” Access Decision That Has Big Consequences
Most people think of locks as an afterthought. But when you’re leasing multiple units, coordinating showings, or responding to emergencies, traditional locks cause more friction than you think.
Some common headaches:
- Lost or duplicated keys
- Drive-time to hand off keys or meet prospects
- Expensive rekeying after tenants move out
- Lack of visibility into who’s accessed the property
Multiply that across a few dozen properties, and it’s not just a nuisance — it’s a bottleneck. And in a competitive rental market, friction costs you money.
Smart Locks = More Time, More Trust, Less Chaos
Smart locks and lockboxes give property managers the control and flexibility they need to automate access, reduce manual tasks, and speed up leasing.
Benefits include:
- Remote access control: Grant access without being on-site
- Self-showing compatibility: Enable secure, automated showings for qualified renters
- Real-time tracking: See exactly who entered a unit and when
- Faster turnovers: No waiting on key returns or lock changes
If you’re aiming for leasing automation, smart locks are foundational. They don’t just make showings easier — they unlock time, scale, and security.
The Catch? Upfront Costs That Stall Your Momentum
Most property managers want these benefits — but get stuck on the hardware costs. Outfitting even a few units with smart locks or lockboxes can add up quickly.
And when you’re:
- Just starting out
- Taking on new doors
- Buying access hardware in bulk
…a $200+ per-lock investment per unit isn’t just inconvenient — it might be out of reach.
This is where many leasing teams hit pause, settling for old-school access tools because they feel trapped by the upfront price tag.
What If You Could Pay Monthly for Smart Access Hardware?
Now you can.
ShowMojo offers its own industry-leading smart locks, lockboxes, and even smart doorknobs with flexible monthly payment options. That means you can get the access tools you need — right now — without the high initial investment.
Here’s how it works:
- Choose from smart locks, lockboxes, and keyless doorknobs
- Pay monthly per device (no interest, no fees)
- Easily scale as you add more doors
No guesswork. No capital expense delays. Just tools that work, on a payment schedule that fits.
Why This Matters for New and Scaling Property Managers
Whether you’re building your portfolio or expanding into new regions, your leasing infrastructure needs to keep up. Smart access isn’t just more convenient — it’s more professional. It sets the tone for the prospect experience and protects your team’s time.
The best part? You don’t have to choose between smart and affordable.
With ShowMojo’s monthly payment option, you can:
- Equip your team with better tools now
- Save on travel, time, and rekeying later
- Show more units with less friction
And because it’s integrated into the ShowMojo ecosystem, you get smart access, automated leasing, and real-time data in one platform.
Final Thought: Invest in Access That Works as Hard as You Do
Every showing, every handoff, every tenant turnover — it all comes down to access. If your locks aren’t keeping up, it’s time to level up.
Smart locks are no longer a luxury. With monthly payment options, they’re finally accessible for teams at any stage of growth.
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