We have Showing Time available to us through our MLS but nobody uses it (or not many anyway). It's common practice for the buyer's agent to call the seller or tenant directly to make an appointment to show so I don't think it has caught on because it seems like adding extra steps and unnecessary parties to the appointment making. -Kasey

Showing time is very popular here.

We had CSS for years and the mistakes just kept building - then when we changed over to ShowingTime, I wasn't initially impressed. However, I have to say, once I got used to their system, Mimi, I LOVE it! The phone app is wonderful - you can notify sellers when you've left the house (great for those who work from home), you can schedule after hours via either the APP or online and I've had VERY few 'mistakes' made with this system, compared to CSS. 

Oh, and my clients love the ability to view their showings online too!

HUH?

I use ShowingTime and I like it.

I don't use either and haven't felt the need. Curious what others say. I have only been on the buyer side of these a few times and without a problem

ShowingTime is built into our MLS system and a part of our dues so I use it successfully.

Most listings in our MLS use showing time. 

Mimi Foster - we have showingtime - and I am happy with that.

We do not have centralized showing services.  The showing instructions are in the MLS.  It is not uncommon for a buyers agent to make direct contact via phone to schedule a showing with the seller. 

Our market doesn't use any system, we contact the listing agent directly, contact the seller directly or go direct... whatever the showing instructions in the MLS are.  Has worked great for the last 30+ years, no need to change.

Kasey & John Boles nailed this one!

I have no choice in the matter, as our MLS hires these services. We were with CSS for many years and our MLS switched to ShowingTime a couple of years ago. Way fewer issues with ShowingTime than with CSS.

Our market switched from CSS to ST a couple of years ago...  I'm happy with ST but wasn't unhappy with CSS.

We have Showing Time as part of our MLS and its the best. No friction in making appoitments, and their app. is quite good. 

I use showing time.

I don't use either and prefer to have agents contact me directly so I can schedule with my sellers.  These services are not as common in my market as they are in other areas of the country.   

Mimi,

They are not used in the higher end homes,  The lislting agent is often required to be there.  A

In my marekkeey are one of the best. Any shortcomings they have I attribute to the listing agent not providing up to date and accurate information.

Haven't had good success with them..don't use them.

I enjoy Showingtime, but have had a few issues with mobile access.

I still like centralize showing but there are times I have problems

Mimi - I have never used CSS, but our MLS added ShowingTime a couple of years ago and I think it is fabulous.  It allows you to grant Go & Show showings (but you still capture all of the agents and when they intend to show) or you can require approval from the owner/tenant due to small children/pets.  I haven't had a single complaint about the system from any of my sellers and as a buyers agent I like that I don't have to track someone down to show a property.

     Tallahassee went to Showing Time about a year or so ago.   Agents still have not adapted to it.  The violations occur when an SA ignores the showing instructions that are in the MLS.

Have not used either, but interested in the comments!

CSS is better than traditional alternatives.

make it happen

I use showing time and love it. I do not have any complaints

Showing isn't perfect , but we are satisfied

Both are available here. ST is with MLS.

Both have proven to completely incapable of reliable service.

Both too often result  in 'What showing?" when I knock on the door.

And of course I will never provide feedback. It can not be more important to me than it is to the listing agent. 

We use ShowingTime now & we've set it up so the BA's can make their appointments with a click on our MLS. It works great. Staff has stopped pulling their hair out & is off meds now.

We've tried to make it as hassle free as possible. So click for appt, Sentrilock when you get there or system gives them a one day code.

Seller downloads ST app & it keeps them abreast of what is going on. They think it is cool for some reason so .... ok I guess.  

CSS pretty much owns our market.  Never heard of Showing Time.

Showings are done in house and that way we have control

Showing Time is so much better!  With CSS I have to pull up the listing to get the MLS number and then call, and often wait for, a CSS representative to answer the phone, look me up, give them the MLS number, wait for them to confirm, usually with a call to the seller, and finally schedule a showing.  With Showing Time I simply click on the link in the MLS listing, select an available time, and wait for confirmation.  So much easier!!  

 don't use either and haven't felt the need. Curious what others say. 

No.  I don't use either one.

not sure what my office uses now, but it's doing fine by us...

I don't use any of those services as I find them to be less than adequate and very intrusive.

A few agents here use them and they're all a PITA!