Showing Your Home
To get your home sold quickly, it’s important that other agents in the area show it to as many potential buyers as possible.
The first thing Realtors do when working with buyers is talk to them and learn about what kind of home they are looking for.
Then the agent will search the MLS for all the available homes closely matching what the buyer wants. Next, the agent puts together a list of the best matches to go show to the buyer.
When a busy agent is compiling a list of homes to show a buyer, the agent will naturally tend to show those houses that are easiest to gain access to first. Many homes on the market have “lock boxes” on them.
The lock box is a device which holds a key to the home, that only qualified local agents can access. Homes that are listed as being “lock box, no appointment needed” will get shown more often. If at all possible, you should put a lock box on your home for easier showing. You can purchase a lockbox from us during the signup process. If you can’t do a lock box, you need to be sure that you make it as convenient and easy as possible for other agents to show your home.
When Realtors call, do whatever you have to do to accommodate letting them show your home to buyers on their schedule. If you don’t, the agent will probably show the buyer other homes, and if that buyer makes an offer on one of them, you’ve just lost a great opportunity. Also, it’s best if you can leave when the agent and buyer arrive to see your home. Buyers won’t feel comfortable with you there, and it could sour an otherwise good impression.
About Author:
Fred Romano is a top listing broker in Connecticut and has been working with for sale by owners for many years. His expertise in leveraging online marketing for a reasonable low flat fee allows sellers to save half the commission or more compared to traditional brokers!