I read an article in REALTOR Mag last month about the top 10 "worst home-showing offenses" - in other words, major mistakes people make when showing their homes. I'd like to share them with you, along with tips for avoiding them.
The first mistake is being around during a showing. The REALTOR Mag article mentions owners being asleep in bed, in the shower, and even following potential buyers through the home! To avoid being caught sleeping, showering, or doing other things when your home is being shown, make sure your realtor has good contact information for you: your cell phone number, the email address you check most frequently. And when you know there's going to be a showing, put it in your calendar and maybe even set an alarm for yourself.
As far as following prospective buyers through the home: don't. Even if you are curious about their reactions, remember that your goal in listing your home is to sell it. Part of selling your home is letting buyers explore it in private and imagine it as their own.
More next time!
