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Answers (7)
- Denny Giza, "dennygiza"
- Contributions:162
Like others here, if there's a renter in there it's becoming more normal. If there is some unusual circumstance it's probably understandable. But today, if a buyer wants to see it they want to see it now. If not they can move on to the next one and you'll potentially loose the buyer.
- James Dunn, "DunnRealtors.com"
- Contributions:373
A couple hours notice is best, but 24 hours isn't unheard of, especially if the home is rented/leased and not owner occupied.
Ideally you want to strike while the iron is hot, so the shorter amount of time an agent has to wait to show the property the better.
Ideally you want to strike while the iron is hot, so the shorter amount of time an agent has to wait to show the property the better.
- Alisa Hagner, "AlisaDenver"
- Contributions:381
If your property is rented. The lease may state that 24 hour notice is required notice for showings. The broker will put that in the comments on the MLS.
If your property is owner occupied, you will limit the number of showings and appear to be uncompromising. Some buyers will drive by and call their broker to see the property, now. That is when they are most excited that this could be the one!
Buyers feel there is a lot of choices,and if at the start you are not easy to work with, they will pass on you and your property.
If your property is owner occupied, you will limit the number of showings and appear to be uncompromising. Some buyers will drive by and call their broker to see the property, now. That is when they are most excited that this could be the one!
Buyers feel there is a lot of choices,and if at the start you are not easy to work with, they will pass on you and your property.
- David Sachleben, "DSachleben"
- Contributions:27
Unreasonable, no. Prudent, probably not. If your goal is to sell you house quickly, you don't want to miss that out-of-state buyer that may not be able to come the next day. Who knows, it may have been the buyer that falls in love with your home and buys.
If you have busy lifestyle and/or if you have children showings will be an inconvenience, but a few tips can make it easier:
1. A place for everything and everything in its place.
a) If you have children, then pre-pack most of their toys, have a toy box and leave their favorite toys where they can put them in the box in less than 30 minutes. Even children under four can learn to do this, if you make a game out of it.
b) Pre-pack your own clothing and toys that you can do without for a few months. Then have a drawer, box in closet, basement or garage you can quickly store those thing you used regularly.
c) We have even had a place in the kitchen cabinet to store each of our drinking glasses to use throughout the day so we don't have as many dishes to do.
2. Pick-up after yourself and teach your children to do the same, who knows they make keep doing it after you move making life easier for years to come.
3. Pick-up house just before you go to bed, that way if you over sleep you won't be stressed and tempted to leave the house as is.
With the right tactics and a little planning you should be able to be ready to show a house in less than two hours. This will help you sell you home in less time (thus not having to live this lifestyle as long) and for the most money. The time between showings should be treated like the swim-bike or bike-run transition in a triathlon - quick, organized and with the least effort.
No, it's not unreasonable at all. Most of the times when I show a house to my clients the sellers are willing to show right away with just a few hours notice.
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26833
If this is your home, and you really wish to sell, it may be worth your time to jump through hoops to be able to show when the potential buyer wants to show.
In the four homes we've sold, two of the four have been sold to buyers who've literally called within five minutes of the first showing. Yes, that meant even though we had visitors from out of town, two big dogs, were cutting onions for dinner and one person was in the shower - we were out within 10 minutes (with a sparkling house that smelled like onions).
It is a buyer's market. The more hurdles to showing, the less showings, the less probability of a sale.
In the four homes we've sold, two of the four have been sold to buyers who've literally called within five minutes of the first showing. Yes, that meant even though we had visitors from out of town, two big dogs, were cutting onions for dinner and one person was in the shower - we were out within 10 minutes (with a sparkling house that smelled like onions).
It is a buyer's market. The more hurdles to showing, the less showings, the less probability of a sale.
- Julie Nearing, "JulieNearing"
- Contributions:133
No, I don't think that it is unreasonable. When there is a family living at the home that is for sale, some times work or other obligations get in the way of always being able to get home quickly to tidy up before a showing. Folks make plans and continue to live their lives while having their home for sale.
As an agent, it can be frustrating when Listing Agents take a a while to even call me back about scheduling showings. So it's not always on the Sellers.
As an agent, it can be frustrating when Listing Agents take a a while to even call me back about scheduling showings. So it's not always on the Sellers.
Is a 24 hour notice for showings unreasonable?
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