No Time for Modesty!
You've taken care of needed repairs and cosmetic improvements, and you're ready to list your home for sale. A likely next step is hosting an Open House, where buyers and agents can check out your new offering. Expect plenty of visitors, and expect some of them to be neighbors.
You might be concerned about "tire kickers" or nosy neighbors traipsing through your home, but don't be too skeptical. There are plenty of reasons neighbors visit an Open House, many of which are quite harmless and understandable.
They might simply be looking for decorating ideas to implement in their similar homes. True, in this case they are not potential buyers, and are not looking on behalf of someone else. But why would you want to start quarreling with people from whom you are soon moving away?
Maybe they are interested in the presentation of your home because they are considering selling theirs. The point is, you just never know. Frankly, that is the work of the real estate agent.
It's simply best for you to leave your home during the showing, and leave the "Lookie Lou's" and genuine prospects to the agent to handle. Sincere buyers can be uncomfortable asking questions in front of the owners, but the agent will have all the knowledge and experience to separate the seed from the chaff. Don’t worry, start packing!
You might be concerned about "tire kickers" or nosy neighbors traipsing through your home, but don't be too skeptical. There are plenty of reasons neighbors visit an Open House, many of which are quite harmless and understandable.
They might simply be looking for decorating ideas to implement in their similar homes. True, in this case they are not potential buyers, and are not looking on behalf of someone else. But why would you want to start quarreling with people from whom you are soon moving away?
Maybe they are interested in the presentation of your home because they are considering selling theirs. The point is, you just never know. Frankly, that is the work of the real estate agent.
It's simply best for you to leave your home during the showing, and leave the "Lookie Lou's" and genuine prospects to the agent to handle. Sincere buyers can be uncomfortable asking questions in front of the owners, but the agent will have all the knowledge and experience to separate the seed from the chaff. Don’t worry, start packing!
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