Tour apartments right from your couch.

We help renters make informed decisions even when they are searching remotely. Gander virtual tours are hosted by local residents to provide an unbiased and comprehensive view of the apartment.

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Disclaimer: This company is not a real estate brokerage and does not represent landlords, tenants, or any party in real estate transactions. We do not negotiate leases or collect commissions. All reports and tours are provided for informational purposes only.

Take a Gander before you rent.

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We've helped hundreds of remote renters move to NYC from:

7+

Colleges

13+

Countries

Informative

International students usually don’t have friends to tour for you in a new city... with Gander, you have a companion to help you.

Prabhath Y.

NYU | from India

Convenient

Gander saved me trips to NYC to do apartment touring, which would have been a hassle and expensive.

Clarissa G.

from Brazil

Trusted

I used Gander to confirm my suspicion that I was being scammed on Facebook.

Charis V.

NYU | from Texas, USA

Informative

International students usually don’t have the resources to navigate in a new city... with Gander, you have a companion to help you.

Prabhath Y.

NYU | from India

Convenient

Gander saved me trips to NYC to do apartment touring, which would have been a hassle and expensive.

Clarissa G.

from Brazil

Trusted

I used Gander to confirm my suspicions that I was being scammed by a broker on Facebook.

Charis V.

NYU | from Texas, USA

We're not here to sell. We're here to show.

Pricing Options

How it works

1

Schedule showing

Schedule an apartment showing with the listing agent or the management company of the apartment you are interested in touring.

2

Book a Tour

On Gander website, click "Book a Tour" and submit a form including time and place of the showing.

3

Confirmation

Once the form has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email (for live tours, you'll find the Zoom link in this email)

4

Virtual tour time!

For standard tours, the Gander local assigned to your tour will record and send you the full video tour after finishing the tour. For live tours, simply dial into Zoom using the link in the confirmation email at the time of scheduled tour.

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Why Gander?

Informative

Our tours are not just typical walkthroughs. We check for a comprehensive list of items to help you get the full picture of the place including things that may not be visible from a listing.

Convenient

Enjoy the experience of a thorough tour from the comfort of your home or anywhere else in the world. With Gander, quickly eliminate options that won't fit your lifestyle and narrow down based on information you can trust.

Trusted

Gander tours are hosted by fellow neighbors who have firsthand experience living in the area. Because we are not affiliated with landlords or their agents, we have no incentive to hype up only the best aspects of the apartment while glossing over the realities that could be deal-breakers.

Real tours. Real talk. Real fast.

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Testimonials

“Gander's tour went above and beyond to make sure I had a good idea of what I was signing up for.”

“It ended up being the apartment I signed a lease with.”

Angelese R.

Julia M.
Seattle
Gander provided me with a great service that greatly influenced my decision to apply to the apartment. I appreciated Tim taking the time  to record walking from the subway to the unit, giving honest feedback and helpful tips, and answering all the questions I had about the unit.
Charis V.
NYU | Texas
I used Gander to confirm my suspicions that I was being scammed by a broker on Facebook. This service was exactly what I needed to check the place out.
Maya I.
Texas
I wanted to see the unit essentially "unedited."
Sarah G
Illinois
I would recommend Gander to anyone apartment searching from out of town! It's hard to tell the state of a unit from pictures, and the Zoom tour allowed me not only to confirm that it was real, but to get a good sense of the cleanliness, layout, and neighborhood. They also checked things I wouldn't have thought to ask about, such as water pressure. It was extremely helpful and very reasonably priced!
Clarissa G.
Brazil
An agent only shows you what they want to show - with Gander you have someone on your side to find out everything there is to know about the place.
James W.
Boston U | Boston
Opinions you can trust!
Harshavardhan R.
Columbia U | India
Even if I could check the apartment in person, I would use this service because they are more thorough than I would be.
Panupong W.
NYU | Thailand
Gander was so easy to use with a click of a button and they did a better job inspecting the place than I would! They showed me everything from the neighborhood to the water in the sinks and tiny little marks. I highly recommend if you are out of state/country or if you're just busy.
Nick S.
Japan
I am in Tokyo and I have no intention of renting an apartment sight unseen. Gander came highly recommended from the research that I did on reddit, more thorough than I would be.
Julia M.
Seattle
Gander provided me with a great service that greatly influenced my decision to apply to the apartment. I appreciated Tim taking the time  to record walking from the subway to the unit, giving honest feedback and helpful tips, and answering all the questions I had about the unit.
Charis V.
NYU | Texas
I used Gander to confirm my suspicions that I was being scammed by a broker on Facebook. This service was exactly what I needed to check the place out.
Maya I.
Texas
I wanted to see the unit essentially "unedited."
Sarah G
Illinois
I would recommend Gander to anyone apartment searching from out of town! It's hard to tell the state of a unit from pictures, and the Zoom tour allowed me not only to confirm that it was real, but to get a good sense of the cleanliness, layout, and neighborhood. They also checked things I wouldn't have thought to ask about, such as water pressure. It was extremely helpful and very reasonably priced!
Clarissa G.
Brazil
An agent only shows you what they want to show - with Gander you have someone on your side to find out everything there is to know about the place.
James W.
Boston U | Boston
Opinions you can trust!
Harshavardhan R.
Columbia U | India
Even if I could check the apartment in person, I would use this service because they are more thorough than I would be.
Panupong W.
NYU | Thailand
Gander was so easy to use with a click of a button and they did a better job inspecting the place than I would! They showed me everything from the neighborhood to the water in the sinks and tiny little marks. I highly recommend if you are out of state/country or if you're just busy.
Nick S.
Japan
I am in Tokyo and I have no intention of renting an apartment sight unseen. Gander came highly recommended from the research that I did on reddit.ore thorough than I would be.

Press & Blog

“I checked the water pressure, the number and location of outlets, and how the light filters in on a cloudy day. Except I wasn’t actually checking anything; I was sitting on my couch, miles away from Fort Greene, watching the apartment tour on Zoom”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gander help me find apartments too?
Gander's local guides do not act in the capacity of a licensed real estate salesperson or broker - including finding and securing properties, negotiating lease terms, and providing professional input on a listing or market. Any customer who needs such services should consult with a licensed real estate professional. All information and content provided by the local guides are for general informational purposes only and Gander makes no representations or warranties of any kind.
Who should book Gander tours?
International students, remote apartment hunters, or anyone who’s too busy to physically tour all the apartments they are interested in! Our local guides will be your trusted boots on the ground so you can get all the information you need about a place without having to go in person.
What do I need to do before booking a Gander tour?
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Can I book Gander tours for short-term rentals?
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