Give Buyers Some Room
In most ordinary circumstances, give the buyers some room.
Sellers sometimes want to stay because they know the house better than anyone.
Who else is going to explain the upgraded water heater, the afternoon shade and that one cabinet with the brilliant pullout organizer?
Buyers Need Freedom to Experience the Property
But buyers generally need freedom to experience a property.
They want to open closets, talk about where the sofa would go, whisper that they hate your wallpaper and debate whether the primary bedroom fits their furniture.
That conversation becomes very different when the person who chose the wallpaper is standing three feet away.
It Has to Stop Feeling Like Your Territory
Your home also needs to stop feeling like your private territory long enough for buyers to imagine it as theirs.
Secure medications, financial documents, firearms, jewelry, small valuables and sensitive information before showings.
Make arrangements for pets when possible.
Then let the real-estate professionals handle the appointment according to the established showing instructions.
When a Different Plan Applies
There are situations where occupancy, security, tenant issues or special property features require a different plan.
That's something Lisa can address when establishing showing procedures.
For the Ordinary Owner-Occupied Home
But for the ordinary owner-occupied home?
Make it look good.
Get out for a little while.
Let the house do its job.
For how the whole scheduling system works around this, see the Seller's Guide to ShowingTime.
Want to Know What the Records Say About Your Property?
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Important
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