STEP 18 – TO BUYING A HOME – TIME FOR SHOWINGS!
Andi • October 4, 2024
You’ve found properties on the NWMLS you’re interested in seeing, we’ve set up your showings and we head out soon to see them! Before we head out, here are a few important things to know:
- Most Sellers require you are pre-approved before being able to see their home.
- Bring drinks and snacks as looking at lots of homes can be grueling!
- Vacant houses may not have any utilities turned on.
- Don’t assume we’ll be able to use the restroom, so plan accordingly.
- Remind children not to play with the toys and things they see in the house.
- Wear comfortable slip-on shoes as we may be asked to remove our shoes in some homes.
- Sellers usually require 24 hours’ notice prior to showings. They may also put other limitations on showings such as no showings after 6 pm or on Sundays, etc.
- If a lot of sunlight is important to you in a home, then try to do showings during daylight hours.
- Avoid touching furniture or personal items as we don’t want to be responsible should something break.
- Assume the Sellers will have Nanny Cams and security cameras outside 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, how you hate the décor, etc. while in the house in case someone is listening.
- Dress for the weather. The walkway or driveway may be snowy, icy, muddy, etc. The house may or may not have AC or heat.
- Focus on the property, not their furnishings, artwork, etc. as you’re buying the property, not their stuff.
- 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.
Generally, the day before we are scheduled to look at homes, we will email you an address of where and when we are meeting.
Now let’s see some homes!
Questions? Contact us at andi@andidyer(dot)com or 360-734-6479.
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