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Flash Light Tours in October- Eugene, OR

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Real Estate Agent with Song Real Estate at Hybrid Real Estate

Flash Light Tours in October- Eugene, OR

 

I have notice the days getting shorter these last few weeks and the leaves on the trees beginning to show signs of fall.  As a Buyers Agent I tend to find myself busy later in the days helping buyers.  It seems that often, those who can afford homes have jobs and get off work after 5:00pm.  Although, I try to avoid showing homes in the evening it sometimes happens and is often out of my control.  I try to have fun with my clients and joke about our "flash light tours".

 

 

As all of our markets turn from equity sellers to short sales and foreclosures, we a Realtors need to be more careful than ever.  Many times these homes are vacant and the utilities have been shut off.  In Oregon, it rains through the winter and gets cold.  You never know what your could find in a vacant home!

I highly recommend the following:

1.  Have a high powered flash light in your vehicle if you are out showing properties later in the day.  It is great to have one handy for those evening showings but also during the day if a buyer wants to peek into the crawlspace.  Sometimes thick drapes and mini-blinds make a home appear dark and undesirable.

2. Having a consealed handgun license and know how to use a firearm if you plan to carry.  Check with your market center or team leader if needed.

3. Carry pepper spray and pack it in a easly accessible location

4.  Let your teammates and family know you have a late showing and text them where you will be and when you have left

5. Never enter a vacant home by yourself- Only show homes to clients in the evening you feel comfortable with and never after sundown if at all possible.

6. Know your surroundings and call the listing agent ahead of the showing to see if the utilities are on. (The listing agent should know if utilites are on however, I have found that with distressed properties, this is not always the case.)

7.  Most importantly, please be safe if you unexpectedly find yourself giving a flashlight tour!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by

Arica Mitchell

 

Owner, Song Real Estate Team

at Hybrid Real Estate

Direct Line: 541-736-6314

www.SongRealEstate.com

 

 

 

 

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