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restrictive showing instructions

Why I Like Restrictive Showing Instructions (to a point)

MLS:  “Seller Requests Minimum of 24 Hours Notice for All Showings” Aren’t unusual showing instructions a pain? That’s especially the case when a busy prospective Buyer — or two of them, if it’s a couple — and their Realtor are trying to see not just 1 home, but 6-8 in a row, perhaps in different...
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How to Repel Buyers & Discourage Showings, or, “Four Strikes and You’re Out!”

Want to Sell Your House?  Don’t Do This “**Limited showing times** Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-8 PM, Sat 12-6 and Sun 11 AM-2:30 PM. Agents to verify all info. Consult listing agent about closing date. Use Seller’s Disclosure Alternatives.  Subject to Seller completing a 1031 Exchange, Buyer agrees to cooperate.” –Agent Remarks, MLS Want to know...
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The Case for Letting the Listing Agent Show the Home Directly to the Buyer

Chaperoned Showings:  “Listing Agent Must Be Present For All Showings” It certainly CAN be a negative when a “For Sale” home — usually upper bracket — has restrictive showing instructions (other variants: lengthy advance notice; financially pre-qualifying Buyers; no previews; and/or no public open houses — ever). It’s also usually a “no-no” for a listing agent...
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