The stress of showing your home comes down to finding yourself ill prepared at a moment's notice. As the alert chimes in that a new showing has been requested, beads of sweat form on your brow as you perform an initial perimeter scan. With minimal time to prepare, you need to be strategic with your steps - executing each task like an intricately choreographed dance. The result? A finale that engages prospective buyers and propels them forward in the decision-making process.
Here are a few frequently asked showing related questions:
“How much notice will I have before a showing?”
The amount of notice a buyer's agent will give you prior to a showing is different each time. Some agents are showing your home as part of a greater tour - these routes are planned out ahead of time and scheduled with a day or more notice. Other times, a buyer may have sent your listing to their agent with a surge of anticipation requesting to get into the property as soon as possible. These showings are often requested just hours prior. Showings that are requested last- minute generally take place when an agent is out showing homes and crosses paths with your property.
Regardless of the circumstances, it's best to be prepared! The more prep you can have out of the way, the easier it will be and the more confident you will feel presenting your home to prospective buyers.
“Is it ok to decline showings when they aren't convenient?”
The best way to sell your home is by drawing buyers in. You absolutely reserve the right to decline or reschedule showings, but it's best to make an effort to accommodate requests. Plan ahead and work closely with your realtor to block times when you may have conflicts in advance. If your lifestyle dictates the need to exclude blocks of time in a day for whatever reason, have that dialogue up front to thwart off any feelings of frustration down the road.
“Can I be home for showings?”
In short, no. Showings are a time for buyers to establish an emotional connection with your home. These early sparks fuel your buyers' future decision-making. Your presence imposes on their freedom to explore and imagine their lifestyle within your space. Instead, use staging as a medium to communicate with buyers about the value of your home. Go the extra mile and leave a printout of improvements or even a letter to prospective buyers stating all the reasons why you love your home.
“How do I quickly prep for a showing?”
Sellers who book a Home Staging Consultation receive a Pre-Showing Checklist to take with them as they travel room-by-room prepping for upcoming showings. If they are under pressure to prepare their home on a minimal timeline, I advise they stick with bolded items on the list which offer the biggest return on your time investment.
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