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Why It’s Best to Leave During Showings

Why It’s Best to Leave During Showings

While you may have thought that being home during a showing of your house for sale is helpful, it is actually in your best interest to be out of the house at this time for the following 4 reasons:

  1. Create a Welcoming Atmosphere: Sellers leaving during showings allows potential buyers to explore the property freely without feeling like they are intruding. This helps create a more welcoming and comfortable environment for the buyers to envision themselves living in the home.

  2. Minimize Distractions: Sellers being absent during showings helps minimize distractions that could detract from the buyers' focus on the property itself. Personal belongings, pets, or even well-meaning conversations with the sellers can divert attention away from the features of the home.

  3. Encourage Honest Feedback: Buyers may feel more comfortable expressing their opinions and concerns about the property when the sellers are not present. This can provide valuable feedback to the real estate agent and sellers, helping them understand how potential buyers perceive the property.

  4. Promote a Sense of Ownership: When sellers are not present during showings, buyers can freely explore and envision themselves living in the space. This sense of ownership and privacy can help buyers connect emotionally with the property, increasing the likelihood of them making an offer.

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