A seller can expect one thing for sure while their home is on the market, people will use the bathroom. They'll go number one, number two and in some cases number three... and there's no doubt about it. This is why I always inform my sellers to ensure that bathrooms are adequately equipped with the bare essentials. But what about other scenarios? Do buyers throw themselves on the couch, lounge and even bed? I've heard of buyers opening drawers, refrigerators, cabinets, showers, closets, attics and even looking under the bed. And yes, I've seen a buyer launch herself on a California King sized tempurpedic mattress. One of my friends told me that when his dad decided on a home that he liked that he and all his kids jumped in the pool - with their clothes on. Yee-Haw!
I feel like people are inherently curious and not so much nosy.
People are usually very inviting when you visit their home, so when a buyer comes in they tend to assume that same hospitality is extended and with the same fashion. Are we going too far though? Should we write up offers at the office versus the sellers kitchen table? What about helping ourselves to water, cookies and even fruit? And maybe we can be courteous and "hold it."
Personally, I wouldn't care if buyers sat on my furniture or tinkered with my stereo system, I really wouldn't. The more comfortable, the better! But then you have those people that get really angry if you step in their grass, touch their forbidden couches or breathe in their baby room.
What say you AR friends?
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