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I think year round between 5 & 6 I stop showing homes. I still work a lot later then that, but mostly at home on the computer.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
5,393,257
I rarely show homes past 6pm in any event--summer or winter.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
1,770,990
I stick the daylight hours. The power may be on, but that still leaves plenty of dark and potentially unsafe areas in the yard, along the street, etc.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
321,664
Most of the property I show is outside the city limits. I like to be done about an hour before dark. I have showed a home in the dark. Don't like it.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,224,257
Depends on the client. Last week I had an appointment that started well after dark. Both people work and it was when they could see a house.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
3,988,144
Until dark unless accompanied with my husband or associate and only then if I know the client well.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,443,346
As long as we arrive before dark I will show it. Sometimes we stay until it is dark, but not usually.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,683,918
just before it gets dark.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,774,106
Will,
This time of the year the only buildings, I was willing to show were highrises. The single story and retail spaces we saved for full daylight. Also the highrises we had listings on had guards in the lobby and great gated parking. A
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
634,582
At latitude 22 we don't get a big swing in our minutes of daylight on Kauai, Will. But there is some difference. We usually stop showing after sunset (currently 6 pm).
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
6,057,167
I have not had any buyers this week, but think it won't be late, too dark and cold.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,713,581
Until daylight is done for me.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
5,585,039
there is no need to show a home in the dark...there would always be another daylight showing needed before an offer is made...so wait until daylight!!!
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
113,002
5:30 and 6.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
443,320
I always prefer to show homes in the daylight. If the property is hot and we need to get there in the dark, I take a flashlight!
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Vera Gonzalez
Sterling Heights, MI
3,074,716
No showings after dark. Ever!
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,772,017
It depends on how urgent it is, the client and how serious they are.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
2,820,193
Oh yes, this week has been so tough in finding house numbers. I'm going to limit number of evening appts till spring. 6pm already seems to be late and same w/ 5:30.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Michael Thacker - Re/M...
Louisville, KY
617,985
Will,
What I prefer to do and what I sometimes have to do are two different things. I always prefer to show in daylight but have shown houses with no power, using flash lights, late, late at night.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
8,241,867
Home buyers are at a disadvantage when they look at homes after dark. I suggest that they take time during the day for this very important activity.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,759,337
Up to 1 hour before dusk. The exterior of the home is as important as the interior. The buyer prospect must see both.
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
5,563,012
Prefer not to show homes after dark. Hard to get a feel for curb appeal!
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
979,801
Will - I leave some of that up to my clients. If they want to see the yard and the neighborhood, then we will have to schedule showings before it gets dark. If they want to see the inside of the home only, then we can go anytime before about 7-7:30pm, and turn on the lights. After that is a little too late no matter what. However, I would always recommend seeing the home in daylight, and if the buyer sees a home at night and likes it, they will most likely want to come back during the day.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,525,616
I don't like to show vacant homes after dark ever.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,491,053
3,986,529
I will do a first time show until 8pm, but a second show only when it is light
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
69,158
Bad habit, but I will show homes til 9pm, lol! We have an appointment center that if a house is vacant, and it's from one of 4 offices, we can schedule til 11pm. So if it's a show and go(vacant), I can pull up, get a lockbox code and show the house.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,157,847
Some people like to see the home in the dark as it gives them a feel for the home and area at that time of day.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
3,417,456
With the early darkness cut out about 90% of my night showings. I will show up to 8pm if needed and if the seller allows light or no light.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
231,279
til dark..so a bit earlier. i dont like to show property in the dark, unless its a 2nd time back
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
74,557
Great question! I generally don't prefer to show homes after 8:00 in the evening. I have noticed anytime after that we have to go back to show the home in the daytime anyway.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
150,466
We are allowed to show until 8 pm now.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,269,730
Try to get there before dark. We use iphone flash light sometimes.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
3,764,591
It's really hard to get a feel for a home after dark. I try to get there early enough to take advantage of light - even if it means getting the buyers to take a long lunch.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
6,771,536
I avoid showing them in the dark but sometimes schedules are limited so we do so anyway and make sure all of the lights are turned on high.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
921,504
When you show a home in the dark, you most certainly know you are going to have to show it again.
So, how much is your time worth?
If it's dark, the home show is OVER I will advise the buyer because they will be unable to make a decision based on the condition of floors and updates in the kitchen and the lamps that may illuminate. Let's return when the effort can be meaningful.
"But I need to know if BR 3 is big enough for Trigger."
"We were in this floor plan two houses ago and the bedroom was more that sufficient for Trigger. Let's make an appointment for tomorrow. And please, come on time so we don't get caught by the dark."
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,153,799
My latest showings have occurred in the early AM at times. As long as I have electricity available I'm going in Will.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,513,143
Last showing time personally is 8pm and that is if the lights can be turned on!
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,731,403
I hardly ever show after about 3-4 ....if it's later than that I turn it over to one of my team members .....I spend all my time after 4 working on marketing ...
Great question!
4,322,295
Will Hamm you are right - I do not show homes after 5 PM during these months.
It does impact slightly though as buyers who are motivated will make it a point to see the home anyways - at some other time.
5,181,486
5,292,690
Thanks all for your comments. I have to agree with most of you with your answers.