Five Simple Must Haves For Surviving Property Showings~~

All Realtors have a second home, whether it is beach front, ocean view, or a mobile gas guzzler.

I am often amazed that some agents don't have a Showing Property First Aid Kit. It is simple really, but oh so important.

My kit includes the following:

1. Bottled Water- This has become absolutely required. Clients truly appreciate having it on hand. One short trip to an Exxon station during a showing appointment cured me of being without water. Let me explain.

I pulled in to the gas station to grab myself and my clients some much needed H2O.

It just so happened that at there very same moment the 1 slightly odd, somewhat loud, and by far the most "without tact" individual to ever grace our southern streets decided to enter into a conversation with my clients.

*now that is an a ha moment*

KEEP BOTTLED WATER

2. Non threatening, non poisonous, non interior destroying Kid Keeper,- One may think this is self explanatory and no agent would have to be told. WRONG.

Let me explain.

The twins. 4 year old, precious, gregarious, and somewhat bored with the whole showing property thing little boys.

I was driving, mom was in the passenger seat and the little angels were in the back with dad.

First  mistake?  Maybe.

Dad thinks a tootsie pop will in someway cure the boredom that had taken over the little cherubs.

Long story short...little angel inserts tootsie pop into Realtors hair. Realtor had to get tootsie pop cut out.

Now I never show property without some pretty amazing children's books and non hair sticking toys.

3. Maps, Maps and More Maps.- This is for the dads, uncles, brothers, boyfriends and non stereotypical women. They need this, trust me. NO story...just get the darn maps.

4. Toilet Paper-Now to my southern fried friends...no this isn't for the bushes:)

Many vacant homes or new construction houses are without this basic necessity. There are many stories that go along with this one but blogs are meant to be clean:).

And last but certainly not least......

5. Measuring tape- Dad wants to know if the tool shed will house his toys, moms wants to know if that massive dining set will ever fit, and little bobby would like something to play with while inside home.

Keep a simple kit with you at all times and your day, along with your buyers, will go more smoothly.

Happy House Hunting.