Congratulations, you’ve found properties on the MLS that you’re interested in seeing and we have set up a tour date for those homes. Before we head out here are a few important things to know:
- Most sellers will assume that you are pre-approved before touring homes.
- A significant portion of listings are vacant. For those homes that are occupied, the Sellers may require up to 24 hours notice prior to showing. They may also put other limitations on showings such as no showings after 6pm or on Sundays, etc.
- Wear comfortable slip-on shoes as we may be asked to remove our shoes in some homes.
- If sunlight is important to you in a home, we should try to do showings during daylight hours.
- Dress for the weather. The walkway or driveway may be snowy, icy, muddy, etc. The house may or may not have AC or heat.
- Don’t assume we’ll be able to use the restroom so plan accordingly.
- Focus on the property not their furnishings, artwork, etc. as you’re buying the property not their belongings.
- Avoid touching furniture or personal items as you don’t want to be responsible should something break.
- Remind children not to play with the toys and things they see in the house.
- The home inspection comes after a contract is agreed upon and signed by both the buyer and seller. During a typical showing we should not be in the crawl spaces, attic, etc.
- Some sellers will have Ring-type doorbells, security and/or nanny cams in their homes so be aware of what you say and do. Don’t talk about how much you can afford, what kind of offer you want to make on the home, etc.
- If sellers are home, be careful not to give too much away about yourself and why you’re buying as that information could hurt us later during the negotiation process.
- Bring drinks and snacks since looking at many homes can be grueling!
Generally the day before we are scheduled to look at a home we will email you the tour details. If you prefer we pick you up and drive you, that’s perfectly fine, just let us know.
Now let’s go see some homes!
