Step 9: Time for Showings!

Have your home look just like it did for the photographs (ie. clean, all dishes put away, floors free of dog hair, etc)

Put all toilet seat lids down

Open all curtains/blinds

Turn on all lights before you leave for a showing

Hide any valuables such as jewelry, prescription meds, etc or, better yet, take them with you

Turn off alarm systems (unless you have a code for showings arranged) and lock all doors

The buyer’s Realtor will use the lockbox key to enter/exit if we’re not accompanying them and is supposed to turn off all lights and lock the door when she/he leaves

Showings usually last 15 – 30 minutes, however, in case clients come early we like to have you out 15 minutes before the showing is scheduled to start and stay out for at least 45 minutes in case the buyer is running late or the showing goes long (that’s a good thing and usually means they like your home!). Therefore, plan to be gone for 45 minutes to 1 hour for each showing

Take pets with you or crate them unless they are friendly and mellow around strangers

Place brochures/MLS listing flyers, and property folder out for for showings

After the showing, the buyer’s Realtor will automatically get an email asking for feedback. Generally only about 30% of Realtors fill it out. You will automatically receive and email when feedback is filled out.