You need to approach showings as the process of elimination - Neighborhoods first or style of home and price range - and then narrowing in from there and eliminating - Showing homes is not a selection process but an elimination process - when you find the house that meets her needs, you tell her this will be it - because she has eliminated all the others already. 

Tell her you no longer do Property Management.  Refer her to someone else.

Well last week I meet with a buyer for the fourth time and it always ends with I going to think about it for a few days.  So this time I asked what I could do to help them decide.  Then it came out exactly what they are concerned about.  Now we are both on the same page and they will be buying the next house we look at together.

You just did. Use the proven: The shortest distance betweeen two lines is a straight point dynamic. Say it like it is

Tell her exactly that very nicely... that whatever she's looking at in future is a variation on the theme of what she's already looked at and that it's time to make a decision.

When I represent renters, I charge a non-refundable service fee. In the contract are limitations, although generous, to the duration and volume of service provided.

This is a business, not a hobby.

PS: I represent few renters.

Read back the sentence you wrote into the phone to her ........

Some people don't understand that we don't get paid that much either. They will keep you more busy than a real buyer.

I love the renter who says 'My lease is up in July & I want to start looking now'. Yeah sure.

You might say, the third time is a charm are you ready to make a decision? The answer will indicate how you should proceed! Good luck!

For me it is a no brainer. Just spit it out.  Sometimes beating around the bush will get you no where, where telling them like it is will.  

The bigger picture is how many apartments will she rent from you and how many properties might she buy. There's no nice way to say goodbye to potential dollars. There is a nice way to find a home for someone rather than simply a roof over their head Nekia.

Good morning Nekia. You have to use your own intuition, if you feel this person is just wasting your time, then you need to tell her, she needs to find someone else to work with, otherwise, show her the property.

Limit your time with her at this meeting and let her know you can't be available to guide "window shoping" for a rental. Tell her to clarify her parameters and make a decision.

NEKIA CAMPBELL - just let her know, you can do only 'this much'!

Find out what's not working - and limit the showings to only a few and finalize. If she says 'NO', you say the same!

Or perhaps refer her out to someone who has all the time in the world.

I think you have some good answers  - not sure I can add anything of value. Sounds like she is just shopping, rather than a serious tenant. It's time to make a decision or move on!

I'll represent my clients that are landlords only.  I think you'll quickly do the same.  Best to refer them to an agency that specializes in rentals then keep in touch with them after as some do buy at some point.  Just don't be Uber for them.

I would love to help you, but you need to understand that I am not a tour guide.  What exactly are you not seeing that is causing you to refrain from making a decision?  This is only a rental and not a purchase, so don't overthink this. If we find something that meets the criteria you have given me, then I expect you to jump on it. 

I am wondering if this client is actually qualified to rent they are viewing. Ask for credit information to verify.  May be wasting your time.

Oh my.  Renters are dangerous I don't usually represent unless as a listing.  Tenants are dangerous because Craigslist is a viable avenue in my market.  Therefore you could spend a lot of time searching and they end up going direct to owner. 

Explain her move is temporary.  She's not buying a house.  Just living in one for a year.  Any place is doable for a year.

Let her know what it is costing you and start billing her for the time, she will make a decision very quickly.

time to "s _ _ t or get off the pot"..... or you could just say " it's time to make a decision"....or "call me when you're ready to make a move here" or "third time's a charm, and this is your 3rd".... 

I would try to explain the situation to her.  If he doesn't get it, it's up to you whether you want to continue working with her or not.

I'm representing LL only, unless it is by a referral of a good client. You need to be proactive, ask questions and listen carefully, this clients seems does not really know what she wants. 

You cannot lose control over a client because you never had control in the first place.  

Next time, the reality talk comes before you waste your time.

At this point you have to have be honest and if she gets miffed, so be it. Your other choice is to keep showing her property until you hate her.

Eve

PS: why would you want to refer a time-waster to someone else?

I have been there and I have simply said that although I enjoy working with them, we have seen many houses that meet their criteria, and if we continue to look we will never be able to narrow down the list. If they can't make a decision then, I tell them I am unfortunately unable to continue to show them houses due to other scheduling conflicts.

I would  not recommend that you say that ... you do not have time for her indecisiveness.  That puts the focus on you, not the client.  Isolate what the issues are ... devise a game plan she agrees to ... and decide together how you will move forward.  Get her agreement.  If that fails ... cut the line and let her go.

Sounds like time to refer her to another agent!

Lise Howe has a great response.

I agree with Lise Howe 's advice and sometimes I just tell them that they might get a good deal if they search on Craigslist.

Lots of great answers here NEKIA CAMPBELL but I think that Lise Howe summed it up the best!

You find out what she is looking for, show her what that looks like, then start filling in the rental agreement,.

Dedpending on if you have another renter in the  wings and if she would be good you also don't wan to scare her away.  But a time table needs to be put in place

Mouth shut - reading answers.

It is your choice to work with prospective tenants. You sometimes have to show multiple properties.

Tell her straight up with a smile on your face.  

Good luck.

I gave them just one chance.  Every lease property I have 30 people contacted me. I host an open house. 

Lately I do a pre open house the ones come already have paperwork and know the neighborhood.  I have been taken 1st prospect three times and shut rest of them off.  I post a sign on the door the OH is cancelled because it is taken.  It is a landlord market....

Nekia,

I think Lise Howe gave you some brilliant advice.  A