Congrats on your hard work so far. Soon you’ll see your plans coming to fruition. Generally, you can expect your first showing request in 36-72 hours. As soon as the request is made, we will text or call you (your preference) to schedule a time that works best for the buyer and their realtor to view the home.
It’s not unusual to receive requests in the morning for same day showings. Please prepare your home each day before you leave for showings. If this might be an issue due to kids, pets, etc., let us know so we can state 24-hour notice in the MLS description.
As each request comes in, you may accept, refuse, or reschedule. But the only way to sell the home is to show it.
A buyer shouldn’t have to work around our schedule, which is why we put a lockbox on the property, so they can see the home even when you are not there. The sooner we can get a buyer in, the fewer showings we will need to schedule, and the quicker we can sell the home.
You will need to be out of the home. It can be awkward to have the homeowner in the home, and can deter buyers. Showings usually run 15-30 min. It is best if you are out of the home 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time, just in case the buyer and agent are early.
As soon as the showing is finished, we will follow up with the buyer’s agent via an email asking for feedback on the home. Only about 30% of realtors take the time to respond, but when we do receive feedback, we will forward it on to you.
Don’t be offended by a lack of feedback, or feedback that they didn’t like the home. We only need ONE buyer to fall in love.
We will send a copy of the MLS review sheet for you to approve, this is what the buyer’s agent will present the buyers before the showing appointment. If there are any errors, we will want to fix them ASAP.
Questions? Please give us a call at 703-539-2053 or email us at [email protected].
Step 1: Hire a Realtor
Step 2: You’ve Hired Your Realtor. What’s next?
Step 3: Declutter and Stage!
Step 4: Conduct a Pre-Listing Inspection
Step 5: Repairs
Step 6: Deep Clean
Step 7: Professional Photography
Step 8: We’ll Pre-Market Your Home
Step 9: We’re live on MLS, now what?
Step 10: Putting your home listing on 3rd party sites (Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, etc.)
Step 11: Time for Showings
Step 12: Week One on the Market
Step 13: You’ve got your first offer!
Step 14: We couldn’t come to agreeable terms with the buyer. What now?
Step 15: Offer was accepted! Congrats!
Step 16: The Home Inspection Period
Step 17: Financing and Appraisal Contingency Period
Step 18: Select a Title Company
Step 19: Scheduling closing date
Step 20: Hire Movers, Start packing!
Step 21: Utilities Transfer
Step 22: Home Owner’s Insurance Cancelation
Step 23: Hire a Cleaning Service
Step 24: Buyer’s Mortgage Approval
Step 25: Final Walkthrough
Step 26: It’s Closing Time!
Step 27: Review Us
About the Author: The above article was written by Abraham Walker, Your Alexandria Virginia Real Estate Agent, helping clients market their homes to achieve high sales with a quick closing time is my main priority.
He’s the co-founder of Ask A Walker and can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and HERE on this blog.
Abraham can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (703)539-2053.
He’s happy to answer all your real estate questions.
Thinking of selling your home? Check out my 20+ step process to selling your home. Or contact me now to start the home selling process. Same day appointments are available on a case by case basis.
Your Alexandria, VA Realtor, Abraham Walker, helps people sell and buy real estate in the following Northern Virginia area cities & neighborhoods: Kingstowne, Island Creek, Cameron Station, Overlook, Alexandria, Old Town, Belle Haven, Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, Springfield, West Springfield, Burke, Lorton, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Manassas, Annandale, Fairfax, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Herndon and of course Vienna.
