Many real estate agents work in their offices for only a few hours per week. Most of their businesses are on the road en route to showing, open houses, and client meetings. Keeping some important items inside your car is necessary. Here's a checklist of items to bring to help you stay organized at a home showing.
Bring a mobile phone or laptop
It should go without saying, but mobile phones and laptops are essential to your business. Your mobile devices impact your real estate marketing and sales efforts. Your phone, laptop, or other mobile device has a limitless number of applications. For example, they can help make calls to clients and show other listings on your real estate website. Thus, it would help if you always had your phone with you at all times. Plus, getting back to people in a timely manner is vital as an agent.
Cleaning supplies are needed
Most purchasers' first interaction with a home is through sight. You must always think of what potential customers see when they walk through the door. A welcoming visual is tidy, comfortable, lovely, and peaceful. Make sure the house is immaculate and pristine. Arrive early enough to clean up any messes the seller may have missed. You can also bring flowers, candles, and decor to complement the home's decor. Keep a modest supply of cleaning supplies in your car. In case of emergency, these can come in handy for other prep needed in making listings appealing. A quick clean-up with some spray cleaner is excellent for cleaning up mud tracked in by the last visitor. These tips help, but it is not a replacement for a comprehensive staging and cleaning ahead of time.
Set the Scene for A Showing
Sometimes, a house has an odor that will not appeal to buyers. Explain to your clients and collaborate to resolve the problem ahead of time. For example, use an air freshener to get rid of any unwanted odd odors. But be careful in overusing sprays and perfumes. Using air fresheners might make people think you are hiding something. In this scenario, you can use scented candles, but do not try and perfume every room. You can also create a friendly atmosphere by preparing cookies to serve later. Finally, make any extra odors modest, as if they are a natural extension of how it feels to live in the house.
Welcome guests with treats
Positive feelings color people's perceptions of the home when they feel welcome. Offer treats to potential buyers while visiting the house for good first impressions. Even better if you can serve baked goods from a neighboring bakery to support a local business. To avoid potential complications, label your food items. Try to provide something free of common allergens like nuts and mark the beverages you will give.
Show up to a showing with brochures and pamphlets
Buyers often request printed materials about the homes they are viewing. Prepare complete packages for them, including critical information about your listings. It must contain sales prices, measurements, main features, and new additions and renovations. Remember to include appealing real estate photography in these packages as well. Memorable photos of your properties may have a significant impact on buyers.
Final Thoughts
Purchasing a home is a significant financial and emotional investment. As a result, it is no surprise that showing a house can be a stressful experience. With a bit of planning, you can avoid this. Not knowing what to expect or not being in control of the situation causes buyers a lot of anxiety and emotion. Address those fears by preparing ahead of time and settling every single detail. You may become a more efficient agent by having these items in showing properties. Your buyer will feel assured in your hands. As a result, pleased buyers will become happy homeowners.
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