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TOP 10 Things you should not do at a Home Showing

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

There seems to be a trend of bad behavior at home showings. Lets just high light the list of things home buyers and their agents should NOT be doing. 

 

1. You should not be bringing your dog to view homes.

2. You should not be vaping inside any home you are looking at.

3. You should not be using the bathroom at the home you are seeing.

4. Please watch your kids, they should not be touching the sellers things

5. You should not be eating  or drinking anything as you walk through the home.

6. You should not walk into a home without wiping your feet on rainy days.

7. You should not sit on the sellers bed.

8. You should not touch the thermostat in the home.

9. You should not stand n a kitchen chair to get a better look over the cabinets.

10. You should watch what you say, you never know who is listening

 

Now some will say this is over kill, others may say it is common sense. However each of these things has happened. I could  actually add another 10 to the list quite easily. Here is the thing to consider. The home is not your yet. The seller still lives there. We ask that you lease respect the seller by being respectful when you look at their home.

 

A great start to the home buying experience is hiring a great agent from the start. Skip the Google search. Skip those who preach short cuts. Skip those who scream to use them as they are the biggest.

 

 

The lesson and my infamous message is do not hire just anyone to list you home. Do not just hire the biggest company or agent. Take time to hire the BEST agent. The way I do business is to offer some of the best possible personal and professional service. To stand by them through each step of the buying and selling process. Let me show you the right agent CAN make a difference. 

 

 

 

 

 

To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .

 

About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 32 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties. 

 

    

Comments(32)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Your list of ten, provides an excellent guideline for those viewing homes, Scott!

Sep 20, 2019 06:36 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Scott Godzyk ,

Isn't it amazing what buyers and their agents will do when viewing a home? I'm glad Carol Williams featured your post in her Second Chance Saturday series. 

Sep 21, 2019 05:46 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I had it this week as well Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 , i just dont get the lack of manners

Sep 21, 2019 06:10 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is Sheila Anderson as some happen quite often

Sep 21, 2019 06:10 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Yes, well said Kat Palmiotti 

Sep 21, 2019 06:11 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I seem to be saying that often Nina Hollander that common sense is not always too common lately

Sep 21, 2019 06:11 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It sure would be Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Sep 21, 2019 06:12 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It sure is Carol Williams 

Sep 21, 2019 06:12 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That is true Jim Patton 

Sep 21, 2019 06:12 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

That is true Kathy Streib 

Sep 21, 2019 06:13 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you for the comment Myrl Jeffcoat 

Sep 21, 2019 06:13 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is a nice honor Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR 

Sep 21, 2019 06:13 AM
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

Scott, this is a great list. The only one I quibble with is using the rest room. I live in a rural area. If a client needs to use the restroom, it can often be a long trip to find public facilities! I have been in homes where the water was turned off, and it was 5 miles to a public restroom. Almost every time that happens, buyers will not go back

Sep 21, 2019 11:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Scott:

Great list of things to not do, and we all could add more! It's surprising how some buyers (thankfully it seems to be relatively few) can treat someone else's home that they are a guest in.

Jeff

Sep 21, 2019 11:46 AM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Vaping while showing a home...really?!? I suppose that has happened. I would say that in my area, sellers are generally OK with a guest using the bathroom

Sep 21, 2019 01:43 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

You wouldn't think you'd have to make up a list like this but it's actually quite necessary and very good.

Sep 21, 2019 05:13 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hi Scott, good to have this out in the open as there are many who do worse!!  Congrats.

Sep 23, 2019 11:27 AM
Eva B. Liland Century 21 Doug Anderson
Century 21 Doug Anderson - Lancaster, CA
Glad to be of Service 661-714-1643

OMG, it's amazing that a list like yours would even be needed, totally blows my mind

Sep 26, 2019 03:36 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Scott,  Great information to pass on to us here in the rain that we can all learn from.  

Sep 26, 2019 08:49 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

All great tips, Scott and who ever thought 10 years ago we'd have to worry about #10? But, boy, we do!

Sep 26, 2019 05:19 PM