What's Involved in Showing Your Property

Coordinating Appointments
All Realtors from Edina Realty and other cooperating brokers will call your listing associate's office to request an appointment to show or preview your property. The office appointment coordinator will call to inform you of requests for appointments. The coordinator will also contact the Realtor to confirm the appointment.

If You Cannot Be Reached
If every attempt to reach you has been made, the appointment coordinator will go ahead and confirm the appointment with the requesting Realtor. Unless specifically instructed, it is presumed that you do not want to miss any opportunity to show your property to interested parties.

Appointment Timeframe
A request for an appointment is usually within an hour or two but could be as soon as a few minutes, or as distant as a day or two. Realtors attempt to be punctual, however, circumstances may cause them to be earlier or later than expected. In the event an associate needs to cancel an appointment, you will be notified as soon as possible.

Special Instructions
Your Realtor will see that any special instructions you have communicated are noted in your property records. Appropriate information (pets, security, etc.) will be provided to the requesting sales associate when the appointment is confirmed.

The Appointment
All licensed Realtors will identify themselves and offer you their business card. If a card is not offered to you, don't hesitate to request one. If you are not present during the appointment, the associate will gain access by using the lock box on the property.

Privacy Is Important
Avoid having too many people present during appointments. The buyer may feel like an intruder and may hurry through your property. Allow the sales associate and buyer to talk, free of disturbances. Sales associates know their buyer's requirements, and will emphasize the features of your property that are important to the client.

If You Plan To Be Away
Please inform your Realtor of any extended period of time when you will not be available to give permission for appointments. If possible, you should provide your associate with a number where you can be reached in the event an offer needs to be presented.

Previewing Properties
Realtors who preview your property, without a prospective buyer along, are simply educating themselves on current properties on the market or are attempting to match the needs of a client. If your property meets the needs of their client, they will call and make another appointment to show your property.

Unexpected Requests
If anyone stops by without an appointment to see your property, ask them to call the phone number on the “For Sale” sign to schedule an appointment. Even an individual identifying themselves as a Realtor needs to coordinate appointments through Edina Realty.