Real Talk!

I just had another last minute phone call from a prospective Buyer wanting to see a property, right away… and another Seller just hollered at me. I know, most people think that if you list your property for sale, you should be prepared to show it- but it isn’t really that easy.

How many of us really enjoy having unexpected company “drop in”? Would it be better if it were unexpected strangers? Hardly.

Many residents here are aged, disabled or work from home. Many cottage owners like to entertain guest, at least now and then- and particularly on “long weekends”. I believe we need to respect the fact that a property owner, even one contemplating a sale, should have some right to a little privacy.

It comes down to manners. It’s polite to make an appointment. It’s proper!

I know that it’s exciting to be searching for your dream house or cottage and when a Buyer has made the effort to come to town, they are anxious to get to see a cottage! Most Realtors® have had the unpleasant experience of having to disappoint a prospective Buyer, when the Seller says it’s not convenient…

& most Realtors® have had prospective Buyers make appointments, only to be “no shows”… no phone call, no nothing… and often, no apology.

Generally, Buyers understand that Realtors have busy schedules and that Sellers have lives… their children sometimes get sick, they have birthdays and birthday parties and sometimes, they just need some quiet time! Serious Buyers make appointments and do their best to keep them.

It’s just common sense; you don’t want to upset the Seller, just in case you are going to be negotiating with them! & really, in most cases, a Seller will try to accommodate a showing, if they can.