How to Tell if a “For Sale” Home is Vacant in Less Than 5 Seconds, From Your Desk

(But, You Have to Be a Realtor)

So, how does a Realtor know if a home is vacant? (assuming the online photos don’t give it away first).

When they request a showing, they receive an approval automatically (the Buyer’s agent gets an email confirmation in less than 2 seconds).

By contrast, “For Sale” homes that are occupied often require contacting the owner first.