Today I got a phone call from the realty and they left a voicemail saying that someone wanted to see the house in an hour. I was about to go clean up when I realized I didn’t have my car (my husband took his to work and mine isn’t working). I didn’t call the realty back but I assumed they would just not show the house. My mistake indeed. I was about to get into the shower when my actual agent called and left a message saying that he was about to come and let the people in. I immediately called him and let him know that the house could not be shown today because I can’t leave. Can he really just show my house if he isn’t given direct permission? It bothers me seeing as he could have walked in while I was in the shower. Not only that but I have two territorial inside dogs. I’ve learned my lesson on getting back to the realtor…but I’m still concerned. I feel violated in a way.
Ps: before anyone says that I could go for a walk, I have to say I couldn’t. My dogs do not walk they are big babies. I have a one year old and I’m pregnant! There is no way I’m going out with her in that 100 degree weather! LOL
We live in Missouri. And we have never given permission to our realty to openly show our home. He told us at the beginning that realtors will never show up without an appointment. It’s like he contradicted his own statement. Without clearance an appointment doesn’t exist right?
Rswpbc: thank you, you made me feel better. As for losing buyers, we have showings several times a week and we have already had an offer. We rejected it though as they offered insultingly low. Our house is priced fairly and low as it is. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Rswpbc: thank you, you made me feel better. As for losing buyers, we have showings several times a week and we have already had an offer. We rejected it though as they offered insultingly low. Our house is priced fairly and low as it is. Thanks everyone for the advice.
Oh and WE own our house…we have every right to veto a showing. We have been told that from the beginning. And we also told them I need two hours notice AT THE LEAST. The last two times they have called thirty minutes before. That’s not going to work.
If you didn’t clarify to your agent that he MUST have your permission before he enters, then it’s certainly not the agent’s fault.
Call the agent and make it clear that he, and ALL other agents, must have your express permission to enter.
Added: If your agreement doesn’t state "by appointment only", then it’s not by appointment only. The second that people started showing up unannounced, you needed to call the agent and let him know that it needs to be clearer on the listing.
If you never stated EXACTLY what you wanted regarding appointments, how is your agent supposed to know?
Again, you need to make it clear that you don’t consider a message on an answering machine as an appointment.
To me, this isn’t a state law issue – it’s an issue of you setting boundaries that you are comfortable with.
If you didn’t clarify to your agent that he MUST have your permission before he enters, then it’s certainly not the agent’s fault.
Call the agent and make it clear that he, and ALL other agents, must have your express permission to enter.
Added: If your agreement doesn’t state "by appointment only", then it’s not by appointment only. The second that people started showing up unannounced, you needed to call the agent and let him know that it needs to be clearer on the listing.
If you never stated EXACTLY what you wanted regarding appointments, how is your agent supposed to know?
Again, you need to make it clear that you don’t consider a message on an answering machine as an appointment.
To me, this isn’t a state law issue – it’s an issue of you setting boundaries that you are comfortable with.
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You need to be informed of each viewing.
Unless you have given them allowance not to contact you for each viewing.
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Your listing agreement should be specific; shown by appointment only! Your agent made an appointment, but you didn’t call your agent back and let him/her know that the time of showing wasn’t convenient.
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You signed a listing contract, so you’ve given permission to show the house. The issue here is prior notification. Talk it out with the realtor.
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In this current market where housing sales are plummeting after the government tax credit has expired, a seller needs to be very flexible about showings; buyers are very hard to come by and if you really want to sell your home anytime within the next two years, you should not be turning away any potential buyer for that willing able buyer may just go else where in this market
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Go back and re-read your listing agreement as it should be stated on there. If it isn’t tell your agent that you require a certain time notice (however long you want) before they can show the house. Most agents once they get a buyer want to show the house immediately and they forget they need to call the seller to see if it is ok first. Some houses are not occupied and that is why they are available on a moment’s notice.
Just remind your agent that you do want him to bring buyers in but at a time that is convenient for you and that it isn’t without an appointment. Tell him if he can not reach you, he is not to show the house. Don’t worry about losing a buyer because the agent is suppose to work for you not vice versa.
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you need to make it clear to all parties that a MINIMUM of 2 hours notice is required for all showings.
Enforce the rule! If you are in the house you may and should deny entrance.
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