It is advisable not to be at home during a showing if possible. However, if you are selling the house yourself, this can be pretty impractical. Leaving the house when it is being shown is better if you have a real estate agent. Sellers who are lurking around make buyers feel uneasy. Buyers may feel like they are intruding and may rush through the house. They may also hesitate to discuss things they dislike or ask questions about the house's features. Buyers will feel uncomfortable inspecting the house closely in the presence of the owners. It is easier for buyers to envision the house as their own when they can critique and discuss it. If you must be at home, try to stay out of the way and only answer questions if asked. It is best to ask your agent to be present for all showings unless there is a compelling reason not to. This will limit the showing activity. Other agents may want privacy with their buyers and may not have the time to work around your schedule. Ultimately, you want your prospective buyers to have a complete and uninterrupted focus on your house, which increases its appeal to them. Allowing buyers to immerse themselves in your property fully will move them quickly and closer to a successful sale and purchase.
Waiting It Out
If you choose to delay your decision, you will be among many other homeowners who have also chosen to stay put. However, when a few people finally decide to sell, it's often too late for others to consider the same option. If you need or want to sell your property now, it's better to do it sooner rather than later. There may never be a better time than now.
Not Taking the First Quick Offer
It's a common occurrence in the real estate market. A seller
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