How to MAXIMIZE the viewings while minimizing inconvience.
If you want to sell your house or condo, you need to make it as
convenient as possible for potential buyers to view. That’s a
given. The market can move fast these days, and you don’t want
home shoppers and their agents to move onto other interesting
opportunities just because they can’t get in to see yours.
So how do you make your property available for viewing, while
minimizing the inconvenience to you and your family
One of the most effective ways to ensure ease of access is to
put a lock box near your front door. This allows agents to show
your property as soon as they hear from interested homebuyers
— striking while the iron is hot.
Without a lock box, an appointment would have to be
scheduled. The delay could stifle buyer momentum. Worse,
many home shoppers may skip your property in favour of
others they can see right away.
Rest assured, REALTORS® are professionals and will respect
your privacy and the security of your property. Working with
your REALTOR®, you can set rules regarding when and under
what circumstances they may enter for viewing. (For example,
“Tuesdays to Thursdays, 12pm-3pm & Saturdays 10am-4pm”.)
When potential buyers visit, they often feel like intruders. It’s
awkward for them — and you — if you are at home. So, if
possible, take your family to the park, a movie, or a local coffee
shop during scheduled viewing times.
Another great strategy is to plan viewings around your
schedule, at times when you’re out of the house anyway. If you
take your kids to soccer on Saturday afternoons, make your
property available for viewing during that same time period.
With a little planning, you can maximize the number of
viewings, with minimal inconvenience to you and your family.
This will greatly increase your chances of selling sooner, and for
the best price.
Need more tips on showing your home? Call today!