I know it sounds like I'm stating the obvious!! But, I have had sellers who for various and sundry reasons select a day or two (or three!!) where they will not show their home. Sometimes, they do not show because they have family in town. Sometimes, they do not want to show because they are going to be out of town and do not want other agents to have the gate code. Or sometimes, they just want to take the day off and have no showings!
Yesterday (Friday), I had this "we-don't-want-to-show" scenario. I called the showing service company to let them know there would be no showings on Saturday. Yesterday evening, I received the word that a realtor wanted to show my listing, but could not due to the showing restriction. I called my sellers. "I know you are out of town and do not want to share your gate code to the property. BUT, could I let the buyers in for the other agent??" My sellers' response was affirmative. I was thrilled as I hate to ever pass up showings--but ESPECIALLY on the weekends--as that may be the ONLY time some people have to look!
So, wonder of wonders, about an hour before I was to let the other realtor in to see the property, I receive a phone call!! It is yet another agent who says, "I have out-of-town clients who will only be looking TODAY!! They are cash buyers and need something quickly. Your listing looks perfect for what they are wanting. Say no more! I'll be there in 25 minutes...but just to let you know...another agent is going to show it in an hour. :)
So my gentle readers...it pays to make your home available!! The more you show, the more likely you are to get an offer, and the temporary inconvenience will seem VERY worthwhile when you sit at the closing table and receive a nice check in your hand!
SONJA PATTERSON with RE/MAX REALTY CENTER 13611 Skinner Rd. Suite 100, Cypress, TX 77429
Office: 281.213.6200 Direct: 281.213.8039 Cellular: 713.303.9463
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