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25 Comments on Sure Come On In... An Impromptu Showing
I agree let them in. I have a client that bought a home that we saw that way. We were in the neighborhood looking at another house and she saw that sign and we stopped. The owner was home and let us in. The client put an offer on it the next morning even though it didn't meet her stated criteria (which is why it wasn't on the showing list in the first place).
Cindy- It feels like a vacation home too. Awesome.
Tammie- These sellers do use that porch daily. It is the perfect place to relax.
Lee Ann- We hope not.
Lenn- The more who see this very unique home the better the chances rise for a sale. I figure its no different than someone dropping in while an open house is going on.
The Christianson team- you just never know do you.
Stacey Ann- Ha...I have had that happen before too. They buy something totally different than what they had originally wanted.
Martha, that was a good move motioning them to come in and take a look. Hopefully, it turns into something.
It's important to be flexible if you want to sell the home. So nice that your sellers let them in at the last minute like that.
Hi Martha, yes, this happens a lot. Just caution your clients that just because you did this, it is not the way they should allow strangers without an agent to view the home.
Smart thinking on your feet. You are a great observer and smart how you welcomed them in.
Inspirational!
Waiting for the update blog title"Just Sold!" because you clearly know how to get 'er done! :))
What a nice looking home. If I am already there and someone wants to take a look, sure come in! You never know where that buyer may be.
Hi Martha.....when I was listing property, I would always prepare the homeowner for impromptu showings..... an agent could knock on their door without any warning and ask for a showing..... let them in and that will probably be your best showing.... I would always promote impromptu showings....
Most home buyers like to drive around the neighborhood and just do window shopping. Since you were right there, it made perfect sense to invite them in. What would you have done if they had just called you at your office wanting a showing right then and there? Would you have asked them if they are working with an agent? Would you have first pre-qualified them?
You just never know. This could lead to a win-win situation.
What a beautiful place! The photo is great, especially with the red, white and blue decoration on the front porch. Good luck!
Debbie- me too but you never know unless you keep doing it.
Michael- Yes you just never know.
Melissa- they were scrambling for sure. LOL But I also know they keep a beautiful home so it was not too much of a scramble.
Sandy- I did. I told them if they happen to see a drive by looking intently to grab one of the full color multi page brochure and hand it to them and tell them to call me or their agnet to get in.
Debbie- thanks. They were really looking so thought best to grab while I could.
maryKay- thank you
Joni- Thanks. It would be awesome to have that blog coming.
Dale- Exactly
barbara- I promote as well and most are pretty good about it. Every showing counts!
Ute- two different plans of action. An impropmtu showing is no different than an open house. I am there and someone stops by.
Robert- yes it could. :0)
jan- they keep that up year round as she is a disabled vet.
Martha - The easier it is to see a home, the easier it is to sell, and the more people who come see it, the more likely it is to sell. Your sellers should be thrilled.
Hi Martha - One thing we cannot be is shy, if we expect to have success as realtors. You did great for your sellers, and if nothing else, you did demonstrate to them that you are trying to bring buyers in. lol
A showing is a showing. Keep prospecting. Have done the same thing many times! Keep up the good work!
Hi Martha,
I like the part about you and the seller "chillin" on the front porch.
That is a great image
Phil