How to Set Up the Showdigs AI Leasing Agent

June 11, 2026

The Showdigs AI Leasing Agent is ready to respond to prospects the moment you turn it on. It arrives pre-trained on fair housing compliance, your property listings, and professional leasing practices. Here is exactly how to get it configured and running.

Step 1: Activate the AI Leasing Agent in your Showdigs accountLog in and navigate to your account settings. Enable the AI Leasing Agent from the features menu. Your Showdigs leasing phone number is automatically connected at this point.

Step 2: Add your business instructionsIn a single text box, write your policies, your tone, and any specific guidance you want the AI to follow. Question and answer format works well. Showdigs provides example prompts to help you get started. This is where the AI learns how your business runs.

Step 3: Place your Showdigs number on your listingsAdd your Showdigs leasing phone number to Zillow, Apartments.com, and every listing platform you use. Every inbound call or text now routes through the AI Leasing Agent automatically.

That is the full setup. The agent responds to every inquiry in seconds from this point forward, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Why it mattersMost AI tools require days of configuration before they can answer a single message. The Showdigs AI Leasing Agent is operational within a single session because it arrives pre-trained on your listings and fair housing requirements. You add the details that make it sound like your team. The platform handles the rest.

"I wouldn't be able to do this work without this software and their amazing team." — Molly L., Property Manager

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Showdigs AI Leasing Agent require technical knowledge to set up?No. Setup involves writing your business policies in plain text, connecting your listings, and placing your Showdigs number on listing sites. No coding or technical configuration is required.

What does the AI Leasing Agent already know when I turn it on?It arrives pre-trained on your property listings, fair housing compliance requirements, and professional leasing practices. It knows how to represent your business professionally from minute one.

Can I update the AI instructions after the initial setup?Yes. You can update your business instructions at any time from your Showdigs account. Changes take effect immediately.

How long does setup take?Most property managers complete setup within a single session. The primary step is writing your business instructions, which typically takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on the complexity of your policies.

What happens when the AI cannot answer a question?The AI recognizes the limits of its knowledge and escalates the conversation to your team with full context. The prospect experiences a seamless handoff and your team is only pulled in when the situation genuinely requires human judgment.