On Wednesday evening I showed a local home to a buyer, who was there for about 20 minutes with a builder friend determining if an egress window could go into the home to make an extra bedroom. We really, truly were only in the home for about 10 minutes, then stood outside for about 10 minutes discussing their options. After my buyer clients drove away, another Realtor friend of mine who was helping another of her friends move into the house next door to the one I was showing waved me over and we spent about an hour visiting. During this time, I left my car parked on the street, not thinking I would have to move it because I was on the street and not in the driveway of the home I had shown.
Unfortunately, the seller of the home I was showing saw my vehicle (I have distinctive plates), and didn't return because I hadn't moved my car. Boy, were they angry over the amount of time I was "at their house" and now they have required their listing agent be present at all showings. I couldn't get a word in edgewise with their agent - he was steaming that I was so inconsiderate, but I had honestly never thought about moving my vehicle while visiting at another home in the neighborhood.
Lesson learned - move the car even if you plan on walking to the house next door to chat with a friend!
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