Access is Everything: Listing Agent Advice is your guide to understanding the best way to provide listing agent access for your home sale.
If you’re preparing to list your home, one of the discussions you will have with your real estate agent will be about the logistics of how accessible your home should be to buyers. I represent Main Line sellers, and ensuring easy access to your home might not seem like a big deal, but it plays a critical role in maximizing buyer interest and getting the right price and terms for your home.
With the market as constricted as it is, swift access to your property enables parties to view it promptly and make decisions quickly, potentially resulting in more favorable offers.
Selling can be stressful, and if you have a family, the schedule and the constant upkeep of a clean home can be a reason many do not list. However, regardless of the inconvenience it may pose, it is essential to maintain certain standards and have prearranged access.
Security may also be a concern, which is why a number of precautions are customary, ranging from highly convenient to more restrictive, depending on your preferences and circumstances.
Here are some of the top ways we recommend arranging access.
1/ Lockbox on the Door: This option offers maximum flexibility, as agents can access the key on-site.
Providing a Key to the Home: While still convenient, this method requires agents to pick up the key from a third party.
Open Access with a Phone Call: This option allows showings with minimal notice via phone and caters to viewing requests; however, it is not practical for families and owner-occupied homes.
By Appointment Only provides more advanced notice, allowing you time to prepare for showings and adjust your schedule accordingly.
Limited Access: Opting for limited access restricts showings to specific days or times, offering the least flexibility but catering to particular preferences.
Any of these schedules and access will sell your home; however, more access accommodates buyers’ schedules and prompts viewings, especially during evenings and weekends, increasing your home’s visibility. Your agent should strategize with you for optimal access based on your availability and market dynamics. On The Main Line, we are seeing homes sell very quickly, in weeks or days of listing, while we rely on video tours and virtual showings to accommodate out-of-town buyers, you are most likely to sell to interested parties nearby who can get access to your home.
Prioritize accessibility and work closely with your real estate agent on marketing and scheduling and you could see your home close very quickly and for great terms. Contact me to discuss our marketing strategies, including access strategies. Let’s discuss the access options that best suit your needs and objectives.
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