If you're concerned about the feelings of sellers that are at home, just knock and let them know that a situation has come up and your clients can't see the home right now. Thank them and move on.
Planning Property Showings for Real Estate Buyers
By James Kimmons, About.com
It should be a standard statement before the first showing that you're quite OK with your buyers not wanting to see a home. If their first impression on driving up is negative and they want to move on, let them know that it's OK with you.
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- Know Your Buyers' Needs, Desires and Capabilities.
- Go Beyond Their Stated Needs and Look for Alternative Solutions.
- Do You Have a Signed Buyer Representation Agreement?
- Early On, Roll the Mouse, Not the Wheels.
- Get Outside of the List Price Box a Little
- Group and Schedule Showings for Maximum Efficiency
- Let Your Buyers Know that it's OK to Say NO on Drive-up
- Ask the Buyers What to do Next
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