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In this current market, there are more buyers than sellers. Sometimes you get an hour to see the property.
Sometimes only 30 minutes.
Sometimes only 15 minutes.
Sometimes it’s an open house, and you are seeing the property with multiple people.
Let’s say you have 15 minutes.
How Can You See The ENTIRE House in 15 Minutes?
Go Over Paperwork BEFORE Appointment
If you are focused on
- “I wonder what the seller disclosure says?”
- “What is buyer representation?”
- “What is earnest money and option period, again?”
- “I wonder what my payment will be?”
Then this will cloud your focus, and you will lose out on important home details!
Look At Pictures BEFORE Appointment
Look through every picture of the property. If there is a video tour, look at the video tour. That way, you at least have a head start in what the rooms look like. Also, this way, you will know what you specifically need to look at closer.
Eliminate Distractions
Only have the people who are going to be purchasing the home with you present. The more people you bring with you, the more you have to look after.
Only use your phone to take pictures, and ONLY if you have permission from the seller. This is not the time to answer work emails, text messages, or be on social media.
Wear Proper Footwear
High heel shoes, flip flops, sandals with no backs, etc can make it more challenging to quickly go through a home. Especially if the home is more than one story, or has multiple steps. Even new shoes that haven’t been broken in yet could be a distraction. Just in case, keep a comfortable pair of tennis shoes, with socks, in the back of your car. When time is of the essence, function beats fashion.
Take Care of Yourself BEFORE Appointment
Hungry? Eat a snack before.
Need to us the restroom? Take care of your business before
Be ON TIME to Appointment
Remember, this is your opportunity to learn the
- Layout
- Size from Your Perspective
- Notice Anything That was Edited
- Is This House Worth an Offer
**Please also be respectful that there are other showings, and other people who are interested.
Take your timeslot, and be courteous of others.**
Take Notes
Jot down additional questions you have. Jot down things you liked and things you didn’t.
Yes, 15 minutes is fast, but doable. The shorter the timeframe, the more heightened your focus needs to be. Then, make the offer. Once it gets accepted, then you can schedule another showing for inspections and to get another look at the house.
I am looking forward to being a part of the journey with you!
Kelly Raulston
“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016.
I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017.
When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.
