Are You Listing Your Home This Spring?

 As a seller, you will be making many important decisions including home access to give potential buyers. 

When marketing your home for sale, an important part of the listing process is allowing buyers to see your property. As a general rule, you should give potential buyers enough access to your home to allow them to make an informed decision on the purchase.  Of course, as a seller, you will want as much balance between providing access and protecting your privacy and security.

 The best practice is to schedule private showings with your real estate agent who can vet potential buyers to make sure they are serious about purchasing and not just lookie-loos. Open houses usually bring by curious neighbors or lookie loos. Other ways of access include putting a lock box on the door for licensed real estate agents to come through with their buyers, by appointments. 

Ultimately the level of access you want to provide buyers is a personal decision. It will depend on your individual circumstances and preference, but if you want to maximize the sale of your house, you can’t limit potential buyers’ access.  If your home is not accessible, it could cost you by sitting on the market longer. 

It is always best to discuss with your real estate agent your concerns so they can map out a strategy that works for you. Contact me today so I can help you strategize the sale of your home and guide you every step of the way. You deserve to get the most money from your home investment.