The current market is very competitive - try not to miss any showings if at all possible. To get your home sold quickly, it’s important that other agents in the area show it to as many potential buyers as possible. The first thing a good agent will do when working with buyers is talk to the buyer and learn what kind of home they are looking for. Then the agent will search all the available homes for those most closely matching what the buyer wants. Next, the agent puts together a list of the best matches to go show to the buyer. When a busy agent is compiling a list of homes to show a buyer, the agent will naturally tend to show those houses that are easiest to gain access to first. Many homes on the market in Butler County have electronic “lock boxes” on them. The lock box is a device which holds a key to the home, that only qualified local agents can access. Homes that are listed as being “lock box, call listing office for appointment” will get shown more often than homes listed as “agent has key, call agent for appointment”. If at all possible, you should let your agent put a lock box on your home for easier showing. If your home is located in certain areas of Butler County, Ohio, such as Trenton, Middletown and Madison Township, your agent may need to put a combination lock box on your home. Realtors in the Dayton area will often show homes in Butler County, but do not have the "key-pad" device needed to access the electronic lock box, so it is important to allow these agents easy access if they are going to show your home to prospective buyers.

If you can’t do a lock box, you need to be sure that you make it as convenient and easy as possible for other agents to show your home. If they call, do whatever you have to do to accommodate letting them show your home to buyers on their schedule.  If you don’t, the agent will probably show the buyer other homes, and if that buyer makes an offer on one of them, you’ve just lost a great opportunity. I have personally seen this happen a number of times over the years. In the current market, it is extremely important that the real estate agents show your home to as many buyers as possible.

It’s best if you can leave when the agent and buyer arrive to see your home.  Buyers won’t feel comfortable with you there, and they tend to rush through a showing when the seller is present.

If you are thinking of selling your selling and/or buying a home, or need additional information, do not hesitate to call me at (513)238-8809 or email me at myrealtor@cinci.rr.com.