1. Coordinating Showings
- Using ShowingTime: We utilize ShowingTime, a premier tool in the real estate industry, to streamline the scheduling of property showings. This platform not only facilitates easy booking but also collects invaluable feedback from agents post-showing.
- "Coming Soon" Listings: Most MLSs, including ours, allow for a "Coming Soon" status. This gives sellers a window of 10-14 days before showings can commence. It's crucial to set this date strategically, ensuring the home is in prime showing condition when the status changes.
- Lockbox Access: A lockbox will be placed on the property, allowing agents to access the home for scheduled showings. This ensures flexibility in showing times while maintaining security.
- Flexibility and Safety: While it's essential to be accommodating, set boundaries that work for your schedule. With ShowingTime, there's a log of all visitors, adding an extra layer of security.
2. Hosting Open Houses
- Timing and Promotion: Open houses are typically held on Sundays from 1-4 pm. However, if necessary, a Saturday slot can also be considered. Ensure your open house doesn't coincide with local holidays or significant events, as this can impact attendance.
- Feedback Collection: Leverage ShowingTime to gather feedback from agents post-open house. This feedback can be instrumental in understanding the market's reception of your property.
- Refreshments: Offering light refreshments can make visitors feel more at home and encourage them to spend more time exploring the property.
3. Strategies Post-Showings
- Best and Final Offers: After an open house or once you've received 2-3 offers, you can request all interested parties to submit their "best and final" offer by a specific deadline. This strategy ensures you get the most competitive offers from all interested buyers.
- Leveraging Feedback: Use the feedback collected through ShowingTime to make any necessary adjustments, whether it's in the presentation or the pricing of the home.
- Engaging Potential Buyers: Your realtor can engage with potential buyers or their agents post-showing to gauge interest, answer further questions, and possibly negotiate terms.
4. Additional Considerations for NJ Sellers
- Local Highlights: If your home is near any NJ highlights, such as urban centers or the scenic shore, ensure this information is readily available to potential buyers.
- Recommendation: Consider visiting other open houses in your area. Observing how other sellers present and price their homes can give you a comparative edge in the market.
Home by ShowingTime is a simple way for you to stay involved in the home buying and selling experience with your agent. Buyers can view upcoming tour information and driving directions for showings their agent schedules for them. Sellers can automatically receive showing requests, confirm them, see feedback from potential buyers and view all activity on their home(s) throughout the sales process.
Stay Up to Date
View a snapshot of showings and activities on your listings at any time
Receive Instant Notifications
Receive notifications of new showings and feedback, as well as ‘Showing Complete’ alerts
Manage Multiple Listings
Easily manage showings and feedback on multiple properties with one login
Connect with Your Agent
Communicate with your agent regarding a recent or upcoming appointment!
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.showingtime.ConsumerApp&hl=en_IN&pli=1
Sellers-Guide-to-ShowingTime.pdf
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