2,443,346
Yes, absolutely. We can set our showing time program to automatically approve it, but I want to know who is going and coming.
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Larry Johnston
Elkhart, IN
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
790,656
1,280,948
Of course, I want to know who has been in the house and how many potential buyers we've had!
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
617,985
It records showings, generates the feedback requests and gives me a comprehensive record of showing to show the sellers.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
518,280
Debbie Reynolds,
Yes, I ask agent to please press the showing request button. Then the agent must call me for the code and confirmation that the property will be shown and feedback requested. I had couple of agents show the home and some doors and lights were left on. I had to change the combo and entrance procedures.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,098,092
No..but we should so that we can get feed back for our sellers.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,683,918
Of course. We need to know who is there and when.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
920,113
I like to know who's going and when in advance; sometimes even to chat with the agent to let them know of any special circumstances.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
2,470
Absolutely! In order for the feedback request to be generated to those showing agents a showing has to be registered.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,677,946
Lockbox alerts me who, where and when as soon as it is opened.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
5,286,675
Absoslutely.... I need to know who's going in and when and also be able to provide that information to my clients.
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
8,122,568
Yes. The calling center provides an additional amount of control and security.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,157,841
We don't use showing centers. Agents call the office to schedule the appointment. Depending on the particular listing requirements, the office may need to have me involved in the scheduling. The agents cannot access any property without scheduling as lockboxes cannot be opened without a code. The issue is no different between vacant or occupied listings.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,513,143
Of course; we are responsible and should know whom left the lights on!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,772,017
Yes it is still someones property and I use the showing center software to keep track of who shows it and feedback.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
216,960
Yes. I still like to be able to have conversation with them, tell them about house and make sure they wont be wasting their time.
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Katina Hargrove 352-55...
Eustis, FL
150,769
280,599
1,713,581
Absolutely, I want a log of everyone, and it also creates an automatic feedback request via email.
67,369
2,410
Yes. I like to track the traffic AND in case theres a NEW issue with the home I would know who was there last.
I also moniter my vacant listings to make sure agents are NOT sending clients over without themsleves present. That is just not right.
610,132
I have had a few vacant properties lately. I have agents send me a text message or use the showingtime program and go. I have registred the electronic lockbox to notify me of when agents come in
5,094,006
921,504
Yes, I want to know who is showing and when. At that time I can highlight the features of the home AND give a heads up regarding if feedback will be solicited.
No, I will not use a showing service or the receptionist at my brokerage.
A continuing issues exists with buyers agents being the LEAST qualified in showing THAT house and buyers agents have clearly exhibited the reluctance to READ the information provided regarding the house. Do you what 'this person' to be your representative and violate your agreement with the homeowner?
What a vacant homes does is reduce the need for me to be present for all showings. However, the need to be present is significant for several reasons:
- Present the home properly
- Inspect the condition of the home in case calamity has occurred
- Collect buyer observables for pro-active initiative.
- Create competitive showing environment
- Insure the home is secure when showing is over.
2,759,862
Good Wednesday morning Debbie. I like vacant houses. It is a good way to capture a lot more defects.
637,534
Maybe that way it doesn't get double booked if it's a popular property? You bond with the agent? Could be upsides. But if I have an empty listing on a lockbox it's not necessary if I say so on the MLS.
979,796
Debbie - Showing centers are not very common here, and typically agents don't care about calling to schedule a showing on a vacant home. Our Supra lockbox will record who enters, and when.
402,032
I don't require an appointment or phone call prior to showing a vacant listing. The lock box is registered to the property and I'll be notified via email who entered the property and when.
443,220
3,210,434
Totally depends on the property. If it's unfurnished and no one will be there period, except other agents then I might put "show anytime, be courteous if another agent is there and wait please", but in my market we have many vacation/second homes that are mostly vacant, but still furnished and buyers are sometimes there when I don't expect them to be. For those I still want a call so that I can make sure it will be empty.
6,660,354
292,685