Best Scheduling Software for Real Estate Agents (2026): 11 Tools Compared
- Quick-Scan Comparison: Top Real Estate Scheduling Tools at a Glance
- Showing Platforms vs. Appointment Schedulers: Pick Both
- What a Real Estate Scheduling Tool Must Actually Do
- 1. Agiled: Best All-In-One Scheduling and CRM for Real Estate Agents
- 2. ShowingTime: The Industry Standard for Private Showings
- 3. Homes.com Pro (formerly Homesnap): MLS-Powered Agent App
- 4. Calendly: The Default General Scheduler
- 5. Acuity Scheduling: Forms-Heavy Buyer Intake
- 6. SavvyCal: Smoother Calendar Overlay
- 7. HoneyBook: Solo-Agent Workflow Platform
- 8. Setmore: Budget-Friendly Booking
- 9. Microsoft Bookings: Bundled With Microsoft 365
- 10. Google Appointment Schedule: Bundled With Google Workspace
- 11. SchedulingKit: AI Booking and Receptionist for Inbound Calls
- Buyer's Guide: How to Pick the Right Stack
- When Not to Use a General Scheduler
- Real Estate Scheduling Realities Most Tools Ignore
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Bottom Line
Best Scheduling Software for Real Estate Agents (2026): 11 Tools Compared
A real estate agent's calendar is not really a calendar. It is a coordination problem with five other humans on each row: the buyer, the listing agent, the seller, the lender, and the inspector or appraiser when the deal moves to contract. Add an open house weekend, three buyer consultations, two listing presentations, and a closing, and the typical week breaks any tool that was designed for a coach booking 30-minute Zoom calls.
The tooling market reflects that. There is a category of MLS-integrated showing platforms that talk to lockboxes, listing agents, and seller notification settings (ShowingTime is the industry standard, now owned by Zillow Group since its 2021 acquisition). There is a separate category of general-purpose appointment schedulers that handle buyer consultations, listing appointments, signing windows, and recurring team meetings. Most working agents end up using one of each, plus a CRM that ties the contact records together. This guide covers both categories honestly so you can stop trying to make Calendly run a private showing.
According to the National Association of Realtors, there were roughly 1.5 million REALTORS as of early 2026, and the median agent reported around 10 transactions per year in NAR's most recent member profile. The NAR settlement that took effect in August 2024 changed buyer agent workflows materially: a buyer representation agreement (BRA) must now be signed before a buyer tours a home through a REALTOR-affiliated agent in most states. That shifts the buyer consultation from "nice to have" to a contractually required step, and your scheduling tool needs to support that motion cleanly.
Quick-Scan Comparison: Top Real Estate Scheduling Tools at a Glance
| Platform | Category | Best For | Starting Price | MLS Sync | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agiled | Scheduling + CRM + Ops | Solo agents and small teams running a full business | $0/mo (free forever) | No (general) | Yes |
| SchedulingKit | AI booking + receptionist | Agents missing inbound buyer/seller calls | Free tier; paid plans available | No | Yes |
| ShowingTime | MLS showing platform | Listing and buyer agents in MLSs that license it | Bundled via MLS dues in many markets | Yes (native) | No |
| Homes.com Pro (formerly Homesnap) | Agent app + showings | CoStar/Homes.com network agents | Free agent tier; paid Pro features | Yes (via MLS feeds) | No |
| Calendly | Appointment scheduler | Buyer consultations and listing appointments | Free; paid from ~$10/user/mo | No | Yes (paid) |
| Acuity Scheduling | Appointment scheduler | Agents wanting intake forms and packages | From ~$20/mo | No | Yes |
| SavvyCal | Appointment scheduler | Agents who hate calendar tag with clients | From ~$12/user/mo | No | Yes |
| HoneyBook | Solo-business platform | Solo agents wanting one tool for everything | From ~$19/mo | No | Yes |
| Setmore | Appointment scheduler | Agents on a tight budget | Free; paid from ~$5/user/mo | No | Yes |
| Microsoft Bookings | Appointment scheduler | Agents on Microsoft 365 brokerage plans | Bundled with M365 Business | No | Limited |
| Google Appointment Schedule | Appointment scheduler | Agents on Google Workspace | Bundled with Workspace | No | No |
Showing Platforms vs. Appointment Schedulers: Pick Both
Before evaluating any tool, decide which job you need it to do. The two categories overlap in branding but solve completely different problems.
- MLS-integrated showing platforms (ShowingTime, Homes.com Pro, broker-supplied tools): Coordinate private showings of listed properties. Talk to the listing agent's notification preferences, the seller's confirmation rules, lockbox systems like SentriLock or Supra, and feedback collection after the showing. Most are bundled into MLS or association dues in the markets where they operate.
- General appointment schedulers (Calendly, Acuity, SavvyCal, Setmore, Microsoft Bookings, Google appointment slots): Handle the rest of the calendar. Buyer consultations, listing presentations, BRA signing meetings, lender intros, broker check-ins, recurring team huddles, open house volunteer shifts. They do not know what a lockbox is and should not try to.
- Business platforms with built-in scheduling (Agiled, HoneyBook): Bundle scheduling with CRM, contracts, invoicing, and a client portal so that a buyer consultation, the BRA e-signature, the closing-cost worksheet, and the referral invoice all live in one record.
Most working agents run at least one tool from category one (or use whatever the MLS provides) and one tool from category two or three. Trying to make a single platform do both ends in either MLS connectivity gaps or feature bloat that nobody uses.
What a Real Estate Scheduling Tool Must Actually Do
Evaluate every option below against this list. Anything failing more than two will frustrate you within a quarter:
- Mobile-first booking - You will book showings from a parking lot. The mobile experience matters more than the desktop one.
- Calendar two-way sync - Google, Outlook, and iCloud sync without lag. A double-booked listing appointment costs a deal.
- Buffer time and travel time - Drive time between showings has to be configurable, ideally with map awareness.
- Group and round-robin booking - Team leaders need round-robin assignment among buyer agents for inbound leads.
- Intake forms - Buyer pre-qualification fields, BRA acknowledgement, financing status, areas of interest, must-haves.
- Branded booking page - Your photo, brokerage name, and required disclosures front and center. Many states require licensee identification on marketing materials.
- Automated reminders - SMS plus email cuts no-shows. A buyer no-show on a showing means an apology to the listing agent.
- MLS or showing system integration - For private showings on listed homes, integration with ShowingTime, SentriLock, or your local MLS scheduler is what makes the workflow actually work.
- Payments (optional) - For agents charging for buyer consultations, BRA setup fees, or property management showings.
- Disclosure capture - Dual agency or designated agency disclosures, agency relationship forms, BRA acknowledgements.
1. Agiled: Best All-In-One Scheduling and CRM for Real Estate Agents
Agiled is the right fit for solo agents and small real estate teams that want scheduling, CRM, contracts, invoicing, and a client portal in one subscription instead of stitching five tools together. It does not pretend to be ShowingTime; you will still use whatever your MLS provides for private showings on listed properties. Where Agiled wins is everything around those showings: the buyer consultation, the BRA and listing agreement, the referral invoice, the closing gift order, the team check-in, and the year-end CRM that tells you which past clients to reach out to.
Why it works for a real estate practice:
Agiled's appointment scheduling tool handles buyer consultations, listing presentations, BRA signing meetings, broker check-ins, and recurring team standups with intake forms attached. The intake form is where the post-NAR-settlement workflow starts to matter: when a new buyer books a discovery call, your form captures financing status, agency disclosure acknowledgement, areas of interest, must-haves, and a checkbox confirming they understand a BRA discussion is part of the meeting. By the time you are face to face, you are not surprising anyone with the agreement.
The CRM keeps every buyer and seller as a contact with custom fields for property type, price band, financing pre-approval status, BRA expiration date, and referral source. The proposals and contracts module handles BRAs, listing agreements, referral agreements between agents, and amendments with e-signature. The finance module handles referral invoices, transaction coordinator fees, and rental commission invoicing. The client portal gives buyers and sellers a single dashboard to sign documents, view their transaction timeline, and download closing paperwork.
Core capabilities for real estate practices:
- Scheduling - Buyer consultations, listing presentations, signing meetings, open house volunteer shifts, broker check-ins; round-robin for buyer-agent teams; buffer/travel time
- CRM - Buyer, seller, past client, sphere, and referral pipelines; custom fields for price band, BRA status, lender, and closing date
- Contracts and e-signature - BRAs, listing agreements, referral agreements, amendments, exclusive right-to-represent forms (always have your broker review templates for state compliance)
- Finance - Referral commission invoices, transaction coordinator fees, rental commissions, expense tracking, mileage logs, payment processing
- Client portal - Branded portal where clients sign documents, view their transaction timeline, and access closing paperwork
- Project/transaction management - Track each transaction from offer through closing with milestones (inspection window, appraisal, financing contingency, closing)
- Workflow automation - Auto-send post-showing follow-up, BRA reminder before tour, post-closing review request
- AI agents - Draft buyer consultation summaries, post-showing follow-ups, and listing presentation prep notes
Cost analysis for a 4-agent team:
Agiled's Pro plan at $25/month (billed annually) unlocks unlimited contacts, unlimited projects, the deals pipeline, and HR features for up to 3 users. The Premium plan at $49/month adds workflow automation, proposals with e-signature, and expanded AI tools for up to 7 users.
Compare that to a typical real estate stack: Calendly Teams ($16/user/mo), DocuSign Real Estate ($35/user/mo), a CRM like Follow Up Boss ($69/user/mo), QuickBooks Self-Employed ($20/mo), and a client portal tool ($15/mo). For a 4-agent team that is roughly $515/month in seat licenses before transaction coordinator software. Agiled Premium at $49/month for up to 7 users absorbs the scheduling, contracts, CRM, invoicing, and client portal layers in one bill.
Best for: Solo agents, small teams (under 10 agents), team leaders running a small brokerage office, and agents at a brokerage that does not provide a CRM and contract platform.
Tradeoff: Agiled is not an MLS-integrated showing platform. For private showings on listed homes you will still use ShowingTime or your local MLS scheduler. Agiled covers everything else around the transaction.
2. ShowingTime: The Industry Standard for Private Showings
ShowingTime is the de facto standard for coordinating private showings on listed properties in the United States. ShowingTime was acquired by Zillow Group in 2021 and remains the most widely deployed MLS-integrated showing platform. In many MLSs, ShowingTime access is bundled into membership dues, so the marginal cost to an individual agent is effectively zero in those markets.
Why it matters:
Listing agents publish showing instructions (lockbox code, alarm code, pet warnings, occupancy status, seller notification preferences) directly inside ShowingTime. Buyer agents request showings against those instructions, and the platform routes the request to the listing agent or seller for confirmation. SentriLock and Supra lockbox integrations let listing agents see who actually accessed the property. Post-showing feedback collection routes back to the seller through the listing agent. Most of this happens on the ShowingTime mobile app.
Pricing: Bundled with MLS or association dues in many markets; available standalone in others through Zillow Group. Check with your local MLS for exact pricing in your area.
Pros:
- Industry standard with broad MLS adoption
- Lockbox system integrations (SentriLock, Supra)
- Strong mobile experience for buyer agents
- Seller notification and confirmation workflows
- Feedback collection routed through listing agent
Cons:
- Not available in every MLS
- Coverage and feature set vary by MLS contract
- Not a buyer consultation or general scheduling tool
- Acquisition by Zillow Group has prompted competitive responses from MLSs building or licensing alternatives
Best for: Any agent operating in an MLS where ShowingTime is the licensed showing platform. Use it for what it is built for (private showings on listed homes) and pair it with a general scheduling tool for everything else.
3. Homes.com Pro (formerly Homesnap): MLS-Powered Agent App
Homesnap was acquired by CoStar Group in 2020 and has since been folded into the Homes.com agent ecosystem, with much of its functionality now branded as Homes.com Pro. Agents at brokerages on the CoStar/Homes.com side use it for MLS-powered property search, lead capture from Homes.com listings, and limited showing coordination features depending on local MLS configuration.
Why it matters:
For agents whose brokerages have aligned with Homes.com (CoStar's residential portal), this is part of the agent toolkit. It pulls real-time MLS data, surfaces leads from Homes.com property pages, and offers an agent-branded app experience. It is not a direct one-for-one replacement for ShowingTime in most markets, but the broader CoStar push to compete with Zillow has accelerated investment.
Pricing: Free agent tier; Homes.com Pro tiers vary by feature and market.
Pros:
- MLS-powered property search
- Lead capture from Homes.com listings
- Branded agent presence on CoStar properties
- Free entry tier
Cons:
- Showing coordination depth varies by MLS
- Most useful if your brokerage is aligned with Homes.com over Zillow
- Not a general appointment scheduler
Best for: Agents whose brokerages participate in the Homes.com referral and listing ecosystem.
4. Calendly: The Default General Scheduler
Calendly is the default appointment scheduler for North American professionals and works fine for buyer consultations, listing presentations, and broker check-ins. It will not coordinate private showings, and that is fine. Use it for the consultation and signing meetings; use ShowingTime for showings.
Pricing (general published pricing as of April 2026): Free tier; paid plans starting around $10/user/month, with team and enterprise tiers above. Always check Calendly's current pricing page before committing.
Pros:
- Familiar to clients (most have booked a Calendly link before)
- Round-robin for buyer-agent teams
- Buffer time and daily limits
- Stripe and PayPal integrations on paid plans
- Workflow automation for reminders
Cons:
- No MLS or showing integration
- Branded experience requires paid plan
- No native CRM (you will need a separate one)
- Per-user pricing scales fast for larger teams
Best for: Solo agents and small teams who want a low-friction booking link and already have a CRM.
5. Acuity Scheduling: Forms-Heavy Buyer Intake
Acuity Scheduling (a Squarespace company) is the strongest general scheduler for agents who lean on intake forms. The buyer pre-qualification questionnaire, the seller pre-listing questionnaire, the BRA acknowledgement checkbox, areas of interest, must-haves, lender pre-approval status — all of that lives cleanly in Acuity intake forms.
Pricing (general published pricing): Plans typically start around $20/month with higher tiers for teams. Verify current pricing on the Acuity site.
Pros:
- Strong intake forms for buyer/seller pre-qualification
- Packages and recurring appointments
- Multiple staff calendars
- Custom branding on lower paid tiers
- Stripe, Square, and PayPal payments
Cons:
- No MLS or showing integration
- Mobile experience trails the desktop one
- Some integrations require Zapier
- Not a CRM
Best for: Agents who want intake-form-driven buyer consultations and seller pre-listing questionnaires.
6. SavvyCal: Smoother Calendar Overlay
SavvyCal is a newer general scheduler that offers a calendar overlay experience: clients can see their own calendar overlaid on your availability when picking a time. For listing presentations and buyer consultations with executives or dual-income households, this cuts the back-and-forth dramatically.
Pricing (general published pricing): Plans typically start around $12/user/month. Check the SavvyCal site for current tiers.
Pros:
- Calendar overlay (clients see their own calendar against yours)
- Personalized scheduling links
- Round-robin and team availability
- Clean modern interface
- Strong for back-to-back days where buffers matter
Cons:
- No MLS or showing integration
- Less brand recognition than Calendly
- Smaller integration ecosystem than Acuity or Calendly
Best for: Agents whose buyers and sellers tend to be busy professionals where reducing scheduling friction by 30 seconds wins the meeting.
7. HoneyBook: Solo-Agent Workflow Platform
HoneyBook is a clientflow platform built for service businesses (originally photographers and event planners) and used by some solo real estate agents who want booking, contracts, invoicing, and a client portal in one tool. It is in the same competitive set as Agiled for solo practitioners.
Pricing (general published pricing): Plans typically start around $19/month with higher tiers for more clients and members. Verify current pricing on the HoneyBook site.
Pros:
- Booking plus contracts plus invoicing in one tool
- Client portal
- Mobile-first design
- Templates and pipeline management
Cons:
- Not built for real estate specifically (templates are generic)
- No MLS integration
- Pricing per-user scales as the team grows
- Less customizable than Agiled for transaction-stage tracking
Best for: Solo agents who want one tool for booking, contracts, and invoicing and do not need deep transaction or team workflows.
8. Setmore: Budget-Friendly Booking
Setmore is a budget appointment scheduler with a usable free tier. For agents starting out who want a clean booking link without paying $10-$20/month for a paid Calendly tier, Setmore is reasonable.
Pricing (general published pricing): Free tier with appointment limits; paid plans starting around $5/user/month. Verify on Setmore's site.
Pros:
- Generous free tier
- SMS reminders on paid plans
- Stripe and Square payment integrations
- Multiple staff calendars
Cons:
- No MLS integration
- Branding less polished than premium tools
- Customization limited on free tier
- Smaller integration ecosystem
Best for: New agents and budget-conscious solo practitioners.
9. Microsoft Bookings: Bundled With Microsoft 365
Microsoft Bookings ships inside Microsoft 365 Business plans and is the right pick if your brokerage already runs on Microsoft 365. No additional license cost, native Outlook calendar sync, Teams meeting links generated automatically.
Pricing: Bundled with eligible Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise plans.
Pros:
- No additional cost on Microsoft 365 Business plans
- Outlook calendar sync (no third-party connector)
- Teams meeting links auto-generated
- Multiple staff calendars
- Branded booking page
Cons:
- No MLS or showing integration
- Payment collection options are limited
- Less polished than Calendly or SavvyCal
- Not useful if your brokerage runs on Google Workspace
Best for: Agents at brokerages running Microsoft 365 who want a no-cost scheduler.
10. Google Appointment Schedule: Bundled With Google Workspace
Google's appointment schedule feature inside Google Calendar (an evolution of the older "appointment slots" feature) is the equivalent for Google Workspace shops. Available on most paid Workspace tiers and now widely accessible.
Pricing: Bundled with Google Workspace plans.
Pros:
- No additional cost on Workspace
- Native Google Calendar (no sync lag)
- Google Meet links auto-generated
- Branded booking page
Cons:
- No payment collection
- No round-robin team booking
- No intake forms
- Limited customization
- No MLS integration
Best for: Solo agents on Google Workspace who only need a basic booking link.
11. SchedulingKit: AI Booking and Receptionist for Inbound Calls
SchedulingKit is worth a look for agents who lose deals to missed inbound calls. The product combines an appointment booking flow with an AI receptionist that can answer calls when you are mid-showing or in a closing, qualify the lead, and book a buyer consultation or listing appointment directly into your calendar.
Why it matters for real estate:
Real estate is a heavily phone-driven business. A new buyer lead who calls during your 2pm showing and gets voicemail often calls the next agent on the search results. SchedulingKit's AI receptionist can pick up, ask qualifying questions (buyer or seller, financing status, timeline, area of interest), and either book the consultation or transfer the lead to a teammate. The booking side handles standard buyer consultation and listing appointment flows with intake forms.
Pricing (general published pricing): Free tier; paid plans available. Verify current pricing on the SchedulingKit site.
Pros:
- AI receptionist for inbound buyer/seller calls
- Booking flow with intake forms
- Captures leads that would otherwise go to voicemail
- Useful for solo agents and small teams without a dedicated ISA
Cons:
- No MLS or showing integration
- Newer in the real estate vertical (templates may need customization)
- AI receptionist works best when the lead-handling script is well tuned
Best for: Solo agents and small teams who lose leads to missed calls during showings, closings, or off-hours.
Buyer's Guide: How to Pick the Right Stack
A typical real estate scheduling stack has two or three layers:
Layer 1: MLS-integrated showings. Use whatever your MLS licenses. In most U.S. markets that means ShowingTime; in some markets you will have a regional alternative or a Homes.com Pro feature set. Do not try to replace this with a generic scheduler.
Layer 2: General scheduling and consultations. Pick one of Agiled, HoneyBook, Calendly, Acuity, SavvyCal, Setmore, Microsoft Bookings, or Google Appointment Schedule based on team size, budget, and existing tool stack. If you also need CRM, contracts, invoicing, and client portal in the same tool, Agiled (free to start) or HoneyBook are the two best fits.
Layer 3 (optional): Inbound call handling. If missed calls during showings are costing leads, consider SchedulingKit's AI receptionist or hire an inside sales agent (ISA).
Key decision questions:
- How many agents am I scheduling for? Solo: Calendly free, Setmore free, or Agiled free. 2-7 agents: Agiled Premium or Calendly Teams. 10+: a real estate-specific platform plus your MLS scheduler.
- Do I need contracts and invoicing in the same tool? Yes: Agiled or HoneyBook. No: any standalone scheduler.
- What does my MLS provide? Check before paying for anything in the showing category — most agents are already paying for ShowingTime through dues.
- Am I on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace? If yes and your needs are basic, the bundled scheduler is free and works.
- Do I need to capture BRA acknowledgement at booking? You need a tool with intake forms (Agiled, Acuity, HoneyBook) — not the bundled M365 or Google options.
When Not to Use a General Scheduler
A general appointment scheduler is the wrong choice when:
- You are coordinating private showings on listed homes. Use ShowingTime or your MLS-licensed alternative. Generic schedulers cannot route to listing agents, sellers, and lockbox systems.
- Your brokerage already mandates a tool. Many brokerages standardize on Follow Up Boss, kvCORE, BoomTown, Sierra Interactive, or LionDesk and require agents to use the brokerage tool for compliance and lead routing. Check before subscribing to anything in parallel.
- You are running a transaction coordinator workflow with deep checklist automation. Tools like Brokermint, Dotloop, or SkySlope are purpose-built for transaction coordination from offer to closing and overlap with a generic scheduler.
- You need MLS lead-routing. Lead routing from MLS portals (Zillow Premier Agent, Realtor.com leads, brokerage IDX leads) is best handled by a real estate CRM, not a scheduler.
Real Estate Scheduling Realities Most Tools Ignore
A few items the market does not address well:
- Dual agency and designated agency disclosures. In states that allow dual agency, the disclosure has to be signed by both buyer and seller before the agent can act. A scheduling tool with intake forms (Agiled, Acuity) lets you push the disclosure into the booking flow.
- Showing windows for inspectors and appraisers. After contract acceptance, the inspection and appraisal each need a 1-3 hour window coordinated with the seller, the listing agent, and the third-party vendor. Most agents handle this through ShowingTime or text-message tag rather than a formal scheduler.
- Lender introductions. The buyer-agent-to-lender intro call is often a 15-minute three-way that gets buried in calendar tag. A round-robin booking page with the buyer agent and the preferred lender on it works well.
- Open house volunteer shifts. Larger teams sometimes need to staff open houses with multiple agents in 1-2 hour shifts. A scheduler with multi-staff availability (Agiled, Acuity, Microsoft Bookings) handles this; a single-user Calendly does not.
- License-state and brokerage approval. Any tool you use to send BRAs, listing agreements, or referral agreements must be approved by your broker and meet state-level e-signature law (most states accept ESIGN/UETA-compliant signatures, but always confirm with your broker).
- Post-NAR-settlement BRA workflow. Since August 2024, a written buyer agreement is required before showing homes through a REALTOR-affiliated agent in most states. Build the BRA discussion into the buyer consultation booking flow, and use intake forms to confirm the buyer understands it before they show up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best scheduling software for real estate agents?
For solo agents and small teams who want scheduling, CRM, contracts, invoicing, and client portal in one tool, Agiled is the strongest fit and starts free. For private showings on listed homes, ShowingTime (owned by Zillow Group) is the industry standard and is bundled into MLS dues in many markets. Most working agents end up using both: Agiled for the consultation-to-closing workflow, ShowingTime for the actual showings.
Do I need ShowingTime or a generic scheduler like Calendly?
Both, for different jobs. ShowingTime coordinates private showings on listed homes — it talks to listing agents, sellers, and lockbox systems. Calendly (or Acuity, SavvyCal, Agiled, HoneyBook) handles buyer consultations, listing presentations, BRA signing meetings, and team huddles. Trying to make Calendly run a private showing or ShowingTime run a buyer consultation will frustrate everyone involved.
How much does real estate scheduling software cost in 2026?
ShowingTime is bundled into MLS dues in many markets, so the marginal cost is effectively zero where it is licensed. General appointment schedulers run free to $20/user/month (Calendly, Acuity, SavvyCal, Setmore). Business platforms like Agiled (free to $49/month for up to 7 users) and HoneyBook ($19/month and up) bundle scheduling with CRM, contracts, and invoicing. A typical solo agent stack costs $0-$50/month all-in.
Can I use Calendly to schedule home showings?
You can use Calendly to book a buyer consultation that leads to showings, but you cannot use it for private showings on listed homes. Showings require coordination with the listing agent, the seller's notification preferences, and often a lockbox system. That is what ShowingTime and similar MLS-integrated platforms are built for. Use Calendly (or any general scheduler) for the consultation, then move into the MLS showing platform for the tour itself.
Is ShowingTime still available after the Zillow acquisition?
Yes. ShowingTime was acquired by Zillow Group in 2021 and remains widely available in U.S. MLSs. Some MLSs have launched competitive alternatives in response to the acquisition, so coverage and pricing vary by market. Check with your local MLS to confirm what is licensed in your area.
How do I handle BRA scheduling after the NAR settlement?
The NAR settlement that took effect in August 2024 requires a written buyer representation agreement before a REALTOR-affiliated agent shows homes in most states. Build the BRA discussion into your buyer consultation: use a scheduling tool with intake forms (Agiled, Acuity, HoneyBook) to capture acknowledgement at booking, and bring a broker-approved BRA template to the consultation for e-signature. Always have your broker review the workflow for state-specific compliance.
What is the best free scheduling tool for real estate agents?
Agiled has a free forever plan that includes scheduling, CRM, and basic finance features. Calendly's free tier supports unlimited bookings on a single calendar. Setmore's free tier includes basic features for a small number of staff. If you are on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, the bundled scheduler costs nothing extra.
Do I need broker approval for the scheduling tool I use?
For booking links and calendar tools, generally no — but for tools that send BRAs, listing agreements, referral agreements, and other licensed-activity documents, yes. Your broker is responsible for compliance with state real estate law and will want to approve any tool used for licensed activity. Always confirm before sending a contract through any new platform.
Can I capture payments through a real estate scheduling tool?
Yes for some workflows. Agents charging for buyer consultations, BRA setup fees, or property management showings can collect through Calendly, Acuity, SavvyCal, Setmore, HoneyBook, or Agiled. Charging for showings themselves is not standard practice and is often regulated at the state level.
What is the best scheduling tool for a real estate team of 5-10 agents?
For a team of 5-10 agents, Agiled Premium at $49/month for up to 7 users covers scheduling, CRM, contracts, invoicing, and client portal. Larger teams often add a dedicated real estate CRM (Follow Up Boss, kvCORE, Sierra Interactive) for lead routing alongside their MLS-licensed showing platform.
The Bottom Line
For solo agents and small teams, Agiled starts free and bundles scheduling, CRM, contracts, invoicing, and a client portal so the consultation-to-closing workflow lives in one tool. Pair it with whatever your MLS licenses for private showings (ShowingTime in most U.S. markets), and you have covered both halves of the real estate calendar. For agents losing deals to missed inbound calls, SchedulingKit adds an AI receptionist on top of the booking flow.
For agents who only need a booking link and already have a CRM, Calendly, Acuity, SavvyCal, Setmore, Microsoft Bookings, or Google Appointment Schedule are all reasonable picks based on your existing stack and budget. None of them will coordinate a private showing — that is what your MLS scheduler is for.
Pick the smallest tool that covers your real workflow. Start with the free tier. If your buyer consultation, BRA signing, listing appointment, and post-closing review request all happen smoothly through one booking page in 30 days, the tool has earned its place in your stack.
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