The accessibility of your home to potential buyers is crucial when
listing your home on the market. When listing your home for sale, one of
the many conversations your agent will have with you is the level of
access you want to give buyers. Under their professional guidance, you
will need to decide what kind of access you’re comfortable with and the
frequency of the level of access you decide upon.
Buyers can be more eager during the spring market compared to other seasons, so now is the time to manage how you intend to show your home. While showing your home can come with various interruptions and inconveniences, it will likely be the deciding factor in selling your home. Here are a few options you can review with your agent.
Maximum Access Options
Your
agent can use a device called a lockbox when listing your home. The
lockbox holds the key to your home that can only be accessed with a
secure code. If your home is vacant, this option allows entry into your
home at any time that’s convenient for the buyer. If you don’t want a
lockbox adorning your property, you could provide a key to the agent's
office and any agent that would like to show your listing would simply
need to pick up the key and show the home.
Your agent
will list your home through the MLS, allowing them to not only list
details of your property but also special showing instructions. So,
maybe you don’t mind round-the-clock access, but you would prefer a
phone call first or a few hours notice to prepare the home for guests.
Minimal Access Options
If
you are still living in the home, you may not be afforded the luxury of
allowing spontaneous showings. You may want to limit your access and
opt for showings by appointment. This allows you time to get the house
in order, secure pets, and leave the property for a period of time.
Should you want to limit the access you give buyers even further, you
may want to restrict buyers to viewing the home on specific days of the
week or even specific times of the day.
Remember, your flexibility during the showing process is what’s ultimately going to attract buyers. Work with your agent to figure out your level of comfort but also what makes sense to properly market your home. Connect with more than 9,000 agents who can help you take on the task of showing your listing. Ready to buy but not sure what you can afford? Check out the mortgage calculator to help estimate possible monthly payments. Download the REIN.com app and put the power of fresh and accurate listing data in the palm of your hand. The app is available free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For local listings you can trust, start with REIN.com.
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