I’m working with a Realtor, how do I set up showings?

Once you’ve chosen a Realtor you’re comfortable with, they should be able to set you up in their system so you’ll receive regular updates on what’s happening in the market. Any new listings, prices changes or homes that have gone back on the market can be e-mailed to you as they become available, if you’ve asked for this service from your Realtor.

What do you do when there are homes you’d like to see? Simply put, you call the Realtor you’ve chosen to work with and let them know you’d like additional information, or that you’d like to see the house. Most sellers prefer 24 hours notice, and while it does take time for your Realtor to coordinate showings and schedules, typically these showings can be arranged for the next day.

Since the showings are truly dependent on what works for the seller, a buyer needs to remember it might not be possible to see all the listings available, at their convenience. Most sellers are very accommodating. . . .but even the most cooperative seller may have certain “inconvenient” time frames to work around.

What if you’re not working with one specific Realtor and you want to see a house? Keep in mind that any REALTOR can show you any home listed within the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) system, despite which company may have it listed. So again, choose someone you’re comfortable with, and call them.