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Showings and Open Houses

Two ways buyers can view your property in person is by appointment with their agent or through an open house open to all buyers.

A showing is a professionally scheduled appointment that gives a potential buyer the opportunity to tour your home. Either your Real Living Sales Professional will accompany buyers to your home, or another licensed sales professional who has likely been initially screened and approved by your agent. For security reasons, you should never allow an unaccompanied buyer into your home.

It's in your best interests not to be present. Buyers need to feel free to discuss your home with their agent or your Real Living Sales Professional.

An open house is for any buyers to walk through and view your home, usually for a few hours on a Saturday, Sunday or early weeknight. Many buyers come without their agents, mainly because they are earlier in the process, and may not have an agent yet. Your Real Living Sales Professional will do the hosting, sign in visitors, and answer questions for buyers. Again, you do not need to be present.

Tips for Showing Your Home
Your home should be looking its best when your Real Living Sales Professional or another agent shows it to potential buyers.

Here are Real Living's tips for making sure your home is ready for a showing.

Turn on all the lights, including the outside entrance
Turn off the TV
Take your pets with you or ask a friend to watch the pets
Put out fresh flowers, your best towels and a nice tablecloth, if suitable to your decor
Do not use scented sprays and remember: There's no substitute for clean
Empty your kitchen trash, even if it is stored under the kitchen sink
Keep the beds made in all bedrooms
Open all draperies and curtains to let in as much natural light as possible
Pick up stray items – newspapers, empty glasses, etc.
Keep floors swept, mopped and vacuumed
Dust daily

It's best to leave when your Real Living Sales Professional or another agent brings a buyer to your home. This allows the buyer to take his or her time and feel more comfortable asking questions. If you must remain, let the agents handle the questions unless you are asked directly.

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