To get your home sold quickly, it’s important that all the agents in the area show it to as many potential buyers as possible. The first thing us good agents will do when working with buyers is talk to them, get to know their needs and learn what kind of home they are looking for. We then will search all the available homes for those most closely matching what the buyer wants. Next, we put together a list of the best matches to go show to the buyer. When a busy agent is compiling a list of homes to show a buyer, we will naturally tend to show those houses that are easiest to gain access to first.

You need to be sure that you make it as convenient and easy as possible for all agents to show your home.  When my office calls for a showing, do whatever you have to do to accommodate letting agents show your home to buyers on their schedule.  If you don’t, the agent will probably show the buyer other homes, and if that buyer makes an offer on one of them, you’ve just lost a great opportunity.

It’s best if you can leave when the agent and buyer arrive to see your home.  Buyers won’t feel comfortable with you there, and it could sour an otherwise good impression.