Making the decision to sell a home is just one of the many decisions that
are made during the home-selling process. Many first-time sellers assume
that all listings are the same and it’s just a function of picking a starting
price. The fact is that there are many aspects of a listing, but one of the
most important is what kind of access you’ll provide to the buyers and their
agents.
It seems simple, right? Show the home and send an offer. But believe it or
not, there are many options for how you allow your home to be shown.
Depending on your lifestyle and the valuables you have, the way you allow
access is one way to safeguard your home. Here are some of the typical
types of access:
· Go and Show – This allows the most access to agents. Agents
request a showing and then have immediate approval and access
to the home as needed through a lockbox on the door.
· Access with Phone Call – In this case, the buyer’s agent must reach
the agent or seller who will provide a code to access the lockbox for a
single use.
· By Appointment Only – This is starting to limit access more strictly and
requires a minimum notice of at least an hour. Normally accompanied by a
request through a phone call or text that gives the time and date of the
appointment. The seller then has the ability to approve or decline the appointment.
· By Appointment with Listing Agent – This asks that the buyer and
seller agents coordinate so that the listing agent is in attendance.
· Limited Access – This type of access often involves specific days or
times and the home is only available to see during those times.
Of course, the choice is always yours, but the more access you offer to the
buyers and their agents, the better opportunity you have to get a strong
offer.
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