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Showing Houses to Buyers Can Be Dangerous

03/26/08 | Vivian Lacy | Category: Buyers

Showing Houses to Buyers Can Be Dangerous

Without proper preparation for showing houses to buyers, I could be losing more than my time. My life could be snatched away by a dangerous buyer.

A couple of days ago I read a post by Jennifer Kirby, Minneapolis real estate professional and fellow blogger, who talked about real estate, time management, and client loyalty.

Like Jennifer, I am a full-time professional Realtor with a full-time calendar of appointments. More often than not, my clients understand the need for flexibility in scheduling times to look at houses for sale.

On a rare occasion, I get a phone call from someone I don’t know who’s sitting in front of a house in Alpharetta, urging me to come show them the house.

My first response is to be helpful, explore their needs, and try to arrange a mutually convenient time for us to meet. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn’t. Bottom line… I don’t disrupt my schedule, jump in my car, and travel across town. That’s how newbie agents work.

My second response is, “I don’t have a clue who you are; or what you want.”

This past week I was reminded of the need to meet buyers in my office. A real estate agent was killed by a man while showing houses.

So, when you are ready to start looking at houses, let me know in advance. I’d like to reserve time for you on my calendar.

And, plan to meet in my office where we can comfortably review your housing needs, wants, and the benefits of representation.

We’ll also talk about our company vision of bringing peace of mind to your real estate transaction.

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