Showings

Now, the home is listed…..it's looking very spiffy…...and you're Realtor calls stating that he or she would like to arrange a buyer's showing. In most cases, the sellers vacate the premises during a showing so that the buyer feels more comfortable to explore, but this is not always the case.

In other instances, a seller may have valuables displayed throughout the home and request that their listing agent be present during all showings. In most cases, though, homeowners simply pack up their valuables and store them somewhere safe so that Realtors can access the home without shuffling so many schedules.

In most areas, Realtors enter homes utilizing a lockbox system. This system stores a key in a padded lock box that is either operated with an electronic keypad or a combination lock. Only the Realtors have access to the keypads and combinations.

The lockbox is usually stored on the front door, or nearby. If your Realtor installs a lockbox that operates via an electronic keypad, each Realtor will have his or her own keypad which contains a security code known only by its owner. Your lockbox can then store the codes from every Realtor who has entered the home or transmit that information back to a central computer. With this technology in place, the chance of unauthorized entry into your home via another Realtor is virtually impossible.

Traditionally, after a showing, your Realtor may receive feedback from the Realtor who showed the home. Depending on how your Realtor operates, this feedback may be shared with you or dealt with by your Realtor.

However, if your home appeals to a buyer, you may experience a 2nd showing. You guessed it…..the buyers just want to review the home once more. In most 2nd showing cases, they buyers have narrowed their search down to a handful of homes and yours looks to be a candidate.
If it turns out that the buyers love your home, you will need to know what to do when .. ..

page 6 of 9