It's spring and the sun is shinning, the birds are chirping, snow pants and boots are put away...OK maybe not here in Wisconsin, however the buyers are out in full force! Spring is the busy season in real estate. The weather is warmer, not freezing cold, not boiling hot, which makes for nice moving weather, and most families want to be into their new house before the start of the next school year.
April has become "Open House Month". This is a great and fun way to preview houses. Here is some simple open house etiquette:
Introduce yourself, and sign in on the sign-in sheet.
If your shoes are dirty, take them off!
Let the agent know if you are currently working with another agent. You may even want to sign in your agents name and number instead of your own.
Please don't try to avoid the agent! We are not the plague! We are there to show you around the house and answer questions. Homesellers don't really like strangers having free reign in their house.
If you happen to show up at the very end, please only take a quick peek! Chances are the agent has another appointment to get to. If you want to see more for longer, make an appointment for a private showing.
Most importantly, enjoy!
