Thanks, all, for your insights! They're helpful.
Well, the apartment community I worked for was high-end, and the dog-and-pony show typically took 45 minutes to an hour. The demo unit was on the other side of the pond, so it took a few minutes to get there (on purpose, I'm sure, so that the prospects could see the "lovely landscaping" and sense the "cozy neighborhood feel" ). The complex was built by a custom home builder, so the apartment tours took awhile because we'd point out the architectural details. We would show them the picnic area, the pool, and the fitness center. When back in the office, we'd offer them cookies and coffee/tea and let them browse the floor plans and the map of where the vacant units were so they could choose the one they wanted.
Of course, if someone was clearly in a hurry or they arrived late in the day without an appointment, we would try to gently hurry the process along. That process worked, because we closed probably about 90% of showings, maybe a little more.
All told, though, even with half an hour max. on site and less than an hour to report, it sounds from what I'm reading that these are still worth more than $25. Especially if you have to drive further than a few minutes one way to get to it.
I guess I'll wait until they're bonused, or if I see one sit awhile, I'll ask for a bonus!
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 09/11/2018 01:49AM by BirdyC.