Yes, a pain in the a$$ but you wil get a lot more $$$$$$ with a little effort. . good reminder !

A family with a full house of kids and pets is always a hard situation to be able to show a home on a few hours notice.

It really is a pain. That's why it is smart to make it look like a model, price it right, and get it sold quickly. Relieve the pain and move on.

Good reminder, Jared & Amanda!  Yes, keeping your home in show-ready condition is challenging.  But, as they say ... "it is what it is" and so important to increasing chances of success.

There is nothing wrong with 24 hour notice, and with little kids, that may be necessary due to their schedules. If the market is so hot, this would not matter. In a cold market the more hurdles make a difference. 

People!  One day I'll understand them..............or not!  It probably won't happen if it hasn't happened in 62 years.  Oh well!

And please take the dogs with you. Nobody wants Kujo staring them down during the tour!

Yes sir Jared listing a home is always a pain in the tail then factor in kids and dogs well it turn into a royal pain.  I get it but if one is motivated they can and will keep the home looking in top notch condition for those short notice showings.  For the record those short notice showings are going to happen and indeed often bring the perfect home buyer!

Yes, it's easier to keep a house showing ready with dogs than kids most times.  Once you've cleaned the carpet and washed their bedding, your pretty much done.  But kids, with their cartoon wallpapers, toys everywhere, and constant messing things up can be a real challenge.   Like Pam said, price it right and get out fast.

Yes it's a pain, but the more of an inconvenience you make it (by doing it right) the faster the whole ordeal can be over with and you can go on with your life!

As long as it's just showings that's a pain in the butt...and not their Realtor, you're good to go.

You've done well in working with your selling clients. The fact is, it takes real commitment that is a pain in the behind! I have a one word definition for the word commitment. Simply put - Inconvenience. A commitment to sell will definitely come with a price. Most often, the price will be much more than bargained for - INCONVENIENCE!!!

I don't think people realize what's REALLY involved until their agent is walking through the home and making notes with them of things to do to get show ready.  

I cannot imagine having to pack up the kids, the dog, and cleaning up for all those showings.  But it has to be done.  Here though, with the lack of inventory, I think the owners could stay in bed for a tour.  Buyers are not going to mind one bit :)

Jared, a 24 hour notice isn't a HUGE deal, unless someone is scheduling homes for tomorrow. If the market is hot, like it is now, they'll skip that house. That doesn't help the home owners.

Jared, We've had a conversation with several of our sellers and what they want isn't necessarily 24 hour notice but just prior day notice so they can arrange their work schedules appropriately.  Still, it's a hassle to have your home on the market unless the seller is one of the lucky ones that it gets done right out of the chute before all the showings gets tiresome.