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title: "OmniaIQ vs. TransUnion SmartMove: Pre-Screen Tenants Before the Showing | OmniaIQ"
description: "SmartMove runs the full background check after the application. OmniaIQ pre-screens tenants before you book the showing. Wasted-showing math for landlords and PMs."
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Tenant pre-screening

# OmniaIQ vs. TransUnion SmartMove: Pre-Screen Tenants Before the Showing

Quick answer

SmartMove is a full tenant background and credit check that runs after the rental application. OmniaIQ pre-screens prospects before you book the showing — so your leasing team stops wasting Saturdays on tenants who won't pass income or credit.

OmniaIQ is best for

Landlords, property managers, and multifamily leasing teams that want to reduce wasted showings and application-fee refunds.

TransUnion SmartMove is best for

PMs that need the full background, eviction, and criminal check for the actual application decision.

## Side-by-side comparison

Criterion

OmniaIQ

TransUnion SmartMove

Input required

Name, phone, email, address — no SSN

Full app with SSN, income docs, employment

Time to verdict

Under 3 seconds at inquiry

Minutes to hours (background + eviction search)

SSN required

No

Yes

Data returned

FICO band, income est., rent-to-income fit

Full credit report, background, eviction history, criminal

Program matching

Matches to your rent-to-income and credit floor

Full underwriting on the applicant

Customizable Pre-Qualification Forms

Yes

No

Customizable Pre-Qualification Website

Yes

No

CRM integrations

AppFolio, Buildium, Rentec, Follow Up Boss, webhooks

Standalone tenant screening portal

Pricing model

PAYG $5–$12/verdict + subs

$25–$40 per applicant screen (paid by tenant or landlord)

Implementation time

Same day via inquiry form

Standard PM signup

Best for

Filtering prospects before the showing

Screening applicants who already toured

**How we compared:** Compared on funnel position, leasing efficiency, application-fee economics, and integration surface. Uses published SmartMove per-screen pricing and OmniaIQ PAYG rates. Verify TransUnion SmartMove's current features and pricing on [their site](https://www.mysmartmove.com).

## Which is right for you?

Pick OmniaIQ if…

-   • You waste Saturday showings on prospects who can't pass income or credit.
-   • You want to filter inquiries before the leasing calendar fills up.
-   • You want to reduce application-fee refunds and disputes.

Pick TransUnion SmartMove if…

-   • You need the actual eviction, criminal, and background check for the leasing decision.
-   • You already prefer tenants pay for their own full background at application time.

## TransUnion SmartMove vs. OmniaIQ — FAQ

SmartMove vs OmniaIQ — do they compete?

No — they solve different problems. SmartMove is a full background check at application. OmniaIQ pre-screens inquiries before you book a showing.

Does OmniaIQ replace SmartMove?

No — OmniaIQ doesn't do eviction or criminal history. It filters upstream so your leasing team only shows units to prospects who can actually afford the rent.

Can landlords use both?

Yes — most do. OmniaIQ pre-qualifies inquiries at the website form; SmartMove runs the full background at application.

Does OmniaIQ check tenant credit?

Yes — a tri-bureau FCRA soft pull. It doesn't affect the tenant's credit score and isn't visible to third parties.

How does this reduce wasted showings?

PMs report 40–60% fewer wasted showings when inquiries are filtered against a rent-to-income and FICO floor before the calendar is booked.

Is soft-pull tenant screening fair housing compliant?

Yes — when the same objective criteria (rent-to-income ratio, FICO floor) are applied consistently to all inquiries. OmniaIQ enforces the same rule set on every applicant.

What integrations does OmniaIQ have with PM software?

AppFolio, Buildium, Rentec Direct, Follow Up Boss, HubSpot, and webhooks to any leasing CRM.

How fast can we go live?

Same day. Drop OmniaIQ on your listing site or inquiry form and verdicts route to your leasing team.

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