Biometric verification uses facial recognition to confirm a person is who they say they are. It is a simple and familiar process for prospects since it mirrors the same technology used to unlock most modern smart phones. There is no fingerprint scanner or special hardware required.

How Smart Locks Integrate with Biometric Verification

Smart locks become more powerful when paired with biometric verification. Together, they create a complete access control process that supports safe chaperoned tours, and access for self-guided tours.

Before a buyer or their agent can access a property, they must complete an identity verification process inside the showing app. This includes facial recognition and a government-issued ID upload to confirm that the person requesting access is who they claim to be. This verification happens before a tour can begin and is required for every visitor.

When the buyer or agent arrives at the property, they open the app and actively start their tour. At that moment, the system prompts them to complete a live facial recognition check. Once verified, the app securely triggers the smart lock to unlock (no access codes needed). Entry is tied to that individual, that property, and that scheduled window only.

Throughout the tour, the platform maintains a digital audit trail showing when the tour was started and ended. Once the tour concludes, access is automatically revoked, ensuring the visiot cannot re-enter and that the property remains secure.

Why Biometric Verification Matters for Property Showings

Biometric verification is important for both in-person and self-guided tours. It reduces risk, protects agents, and supports a more efficient buying, selling and leasing process.

1. Protects Agents During In-Person Tours

Agents meet new people every day. Verification helps confirm that each visitor is a real person with a validated identity, which lowers the risk of unsafe interactions. Agents can feel more confident conducting on-site tours when identities are confirmed ahead of time.

2. Supports Property Safety During Self-Guided Tours

Homes are valuable assets. Verification discourages vandalism and theft since every visitor is tied to a confirmed identity. Digital audit trails also create transparency, which helps owners understand how showings are managed.

3. Reduces Rental Fraud and Fake Identities

Rental fraud is a growing concern across the industry. Many fraudulent attempts begin at the showing stage. Biometric verification helps filter these attempts by confirming a human is engaging with the listing. This reduces the chance of identity spoofing or misleading applications later.

4. Speeds Up Access for Qualified Prospects

Prospects do not need to wait for an agent to arrive on-site. Verification can be completed in minutes, and access is granted immediately. Faster tours often lead to faster decisions, which improves the sales and renting process.

Biometric Verification Compared to Traditional Access Methods

Biometric verification offers instant, secure, identity-based verification. Many traditional access tools lack the security that smart locks and identity verification provide.

Traditional lockboxes rely on shared codes and provide no identity confirmation. Key handoffs require an agent to be present, which slows down scheduling. Text-to-unlock systems are convenient but rely only on phone security, which can be compromised.

Biometric verification creates a layer of confidence at every step of the showing management process and supports stronger property protection than these older methods.

Upgrade Your Touring Process with InstaShow+ Today

Biometric verification creates safer and more efficient property showings. It helps protect agents, prevent unauthorized access, and reduce rental fraud. It also speeds up the touring process for qualified renters and supports a modern, consumer-friendly leasing experience. Smart locks make this process even stronger by granting time-bound access and creating clear records of each visit.

Self-guided tours rely on strong identity verification. With InstaShow+, you get a complete system that supports both convenient touring and reliable security.

Schedule a demo or try InstaShow+ free to see how simple and secure the process can be.