How Anytime Tours by Garman Makes Shopping for a New Home Easy

Life doesn’t always leave room for open houses. Between back-to-back meetings, after-school pickups and getting dinner on the table, scheduling a new home tour can feel more like a chore than an exciting next step. We get it. That’s why we’ve made touring Garman homes easier, more flexible and more convenient—no pressure, no appointments, no problem.

With Anytime Tours by Garman, you can explore available homes on your schedule. Whether it’s early morning, after work or somewhere between soccer practice and a grocery run, you can walk through a Garman home without having to wait on anyone. Many Garman communities feature at least one self-guided Tour Home—whether it’s a furnished model or a move-in-ready quick delivery home—so it’s easy to get a real feel for the spaces we build.

Let’s walk through how it works.

What Is a Self-Guided Tour and How Does It Work?

Anytime Tours is a self-guided home touring system that literally puts the keys in your hands. No agent needed - just you and the home. It’s designed for people who want to tour freely and comfortably without having to coordinate schedules or make calls.

It works by equipping the homes with a smart lock. When you visit a home marked with the Anytime tour by Garman sign, you’ll see clear instructions at the front door or you can schedule your tour in advance online. All it takes is a few simple steps:

Simply follow the prompts on the sign (or through the Garman website), verify your identity and receive a one-time-use access code when you arrive at the home. The code lets you unlock the door and step inside—on your own without anyone else there.

The experience is designed to feel easy and natural. There is no sales pitch, no hovering, just time to focus on what matters: the space, the flow, and the feeling of “could this be home?" When you’re done, you simply close the door behind you. The home auto-locks until the next visitor arrives.

Why Buyers Love Touring on Their Own Time

Let’s be honest—house hunting can be overwhelming. Between online searches and scheduling tours, it starts to feel more like a second job. Anytime Tours by Garmam gives you the control by letting you tour new homes on your own time.

You may want to check out a home after your shift ends at 7 PM. Maybe your only free time is Sunday morning before brunch. Or perhaps you’re not ready to talk to an agent yet and want to see if the homes match your wishlist. 

Self-guided tours give you the freedom to explore without distractions. You can take your time measuring rooms, imagining where the couch will go or talking through the pros and cons out loud with your partner. And if you’re relocating from out of town it’s a great way to tour multiple homes in one afternoon—no juggling calendars or playing phone tag.

There’s something nice about walking through a space on your terms. It’s quiet, personal and surprisingly stress-free.

What Kinds of Homes Can You Tour with NterNow?

Garman’s self-guided tour program gives you access to a variety of Garman homes depending on what you’re looking for. Want to see one of our thoughtfully designed model homes? You can do that. Interested in quick delivery homes that are move-in ready? Those are available, too. If you’re just starting out, this can be a great way to get familiar with the kinds of floor plans and craftsmanship we’re known for. 

Safe, Contact-Free and Stress-Free

We know that safety and convenience are big priorities for today’s buyers. With Anytime Tours by Garman, you get both. The system uses a secure identity verification process before sending you a one-time access code. So, while you can tour solo, the experience is still protected and closely monitored.

There’s no need to touch shared surfaces or wait in a crowd. You’re the only one in the home during your tour and once you’re finished, the lock automatically secures itself. It’s a low-pressure, contact-free way to explore which is exactly what many of us want right now.

Getting Started Is Easy

You don’t need to download anything or jump through hoops to start a self-guided tour. There are two simple ways to get going.

First, you can browse available homes through our website and find which ones are ready for a self-guided visit. Each listing clearly shows whether it’s accessible and all the instructions you need are right there.

Or, if you’re already in the area, just swing through one of our communities. Look for homes with the Anytime Tour sign at the front—everything you need to get inside is right there on the spot.

Either way, the process is quick, intuitive and built for people who value their time.

Take the Tour That Works for You

There’s no one right way to find a home, but we believe the process should feel good and not rushed or stressful. That’s why we’ve partnered with NterNow technology to offer an easier way to experience our homes whenever it works for you.

Sometimes, the best way to know if a house is “the one” is to simply step inside. There is no script, no sales talk—just you, the space and your thoughts. That quiet moment where you start to imagine where the coffee mugs go or how the light hits the living room at sunset.

With Garman Builders, that moment can happen anytime. So go ahead—make your schedule, bring your questions and walk through at your own pace. Your next home might be just behind that front door waiting for you to open it.