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Yes, the property is VACANT but you CANNOT show it!!

By David Dee

Real Estate Agent with RMX REALTY

January 24, 2010 03:41 PM

Yes, the property is VACANT but you CANNOT show it!!

Let's take a moment and read that again. I had called on a listing over the weekend to see if I can show this one particular property to a client. As I scrolled down the computer to read the remarks section for showing instructions, I noticed that it showed as VACANT. Great! I thought this would be an easy showing. As I read further, it states that it will be DRIVE BY ONLY. Come again?! This makes no sense. The property is a Shortsale, it is ACTIVE, it is VACANT, it is even FHA-ok'd (shown in the remarks section)and the listing agent stated that it is DRIVE BY ONLY. How can he sell it this way?

I attempt to call the L/A several times but no response. I even left a message to see if that would help but to no avail. I can understand if it was Owner or Tenant Occupied as sometimes the occupants do not want to be disturbed. But in this case, it is neither of those options. On top of that, there was ONLY 1 picture of the exterior of the house. It's going to be pretty difficult to decide what offer to write if it cannot be seen. The least that the L/A could have done would be to post several pictures of the interior.

I find this rather absurd. A VACANT property that cannot be shown.

An advice to sellers of shortsale homes, if your house is VACANT, it would be advisable to insist that your L/A put a lockbox or supra for ease in showing. This will help you get a buyer quicker as many buyers are not accustomed to submitting an offer SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. Besides, if the house is VACANT, why not make it accesible? It will do you justice in processing your shortsales as negotiations begin once an offer is submitted.

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Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi David~ I can not understand why it wouldn't be able to be shown unless it had some type of safety or hazardous issue.....

Jan 24, 2010 03:50 PM

Pangaea Interior Design Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling

Portland Oregon - Portland, OR

And I'm sure they will wonder why it isn't getting an offer. Unbelievable!

Jan 24, 2010 04:25 PM

Dan Tabit

Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Question, When is a listed home not for sale? Answer, When you can't get in to see it. I wonder if there is a grow operation going on in the basement and they are waiting until harvest? Makes you wonder.

Jan 24, 2010 05:05 PM

Wendy Rich-Soto, Realtor/Broker Associate

Keller Williams Realty, LA Harbor - San Pedro, CA

Getting you to your next with a zero failure rate!

David:

If there is a real reason for not letting it be shown it should be better explained or the LA should be available via phone. Things like this drive me crazy!!

Wendy

Jan 24, 2010 05:09 PM

Darren Revell

Keller Williams Realty Temecula Valley - Temecula, CA

I had that same thing here.. when I got a hold of the listing agent, they mentioned that we had to wear safety gear, respirators and sign a waiver before we went in... Major issues... You may find out the rest of the story soon...

Jan 24, 2010 05:29 PM

Maria Morton

Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

I have seen that done in Kansas City as well. Like Damen's experience, it is usually due to a health hazard. The chances of a house selling when one has sign a waiver and wear gear like Ghostbusters is slim to none.

Jan 25, 2010 04:04 AM

David Dee

RMX REALTY - Alhambra, CA

Real Estate - San Gabriel Valley (L.A.) & N. Orang

Hi All!

Thanks for the input!

I was curious so I went out to check the property today. There does not seem to be anything wrong with it. It is VACANT as stated. There were no blinds so I was able to peek inside to look at the floor plan. I then called the listing office to which I was informed to contact the L/A. I attempted several times and finally got through. He stated there is no lockbox so it will be only drive by. His office is about 40 miles away so he does not plan to put a lockbox there since it is VACANT and does not want vandalism. Interesting...no showing..no offers. It is even a shortsale as well ! This one will sit for awhile...

Jan 25, 2010 05:59 PM

Marianne Grant, Realtor

Jack White Real Estate - Anchorage, AK

CRS 907-529-6602

I wonder if the owner knows about this.... This agent needs to get fired!! Is he waiting for a caller to whom HE/SHE can show the house and double-end the deal?? What other reason could there be for throwing up obstacles into showings? This agent is violating his fiduciary duty toward his or her seller - unless there is a real good reason to keep the property locked up. In Anchorage, we would make a note on the MLS page under CONFIDENTIAL REMARKS that would let other agents know the circumstances & reasons around this annoyance. Hm... just the kind of thing that would get me going...Marianne

Jan 28, 2010 01:21 PM

Marianne, not sure if the seller knows about it since the property is VACANT. It's not something my client is interested so I did not bother pursuing it.

Jan 31, 2010 04:57 PM

Yes, the property is VACANT but you CANNOT show it!!

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