{"id":3838,"date":"2015-12-10T14:15:27","date_gmt":"2015-12-10T14:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-viewing-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T16:11:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T16:11:02","slug":"house-viewing-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-viewing-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"House Viewing Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2> Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pct3QZkyvIrLAqzusv1McQ.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pct3QZkyvIrLAqzusv1McQ.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The seller's property has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cleaned<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">staged<\/a> and listed. Fantastic! The hard work must be done... right? Well, not quite. Now you need to focus on selling the property&nbsp;<em>in person<\/em> during house viewings, which is where this House Viewing Checklist comes in.<\/p>\n<p>If done correctly, the viewing itself can add to the already boosted sale price from cleaning and staging. In fact, properties <a href=\"http:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2014\/04\/11\/property-how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd-at-an-open-house-event-4694964\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">have been known<\/a> to go almost <strong>20% higher in price during open house viewings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By following these easy steps, you'll be running smooth and successful open house and private viewings left, right and center!<\/p>\n<p>We also have articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/best-real-estate-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best real estate apps<\/a> and several other free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/real-estate-checklists\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">real estate checklists<\/a> for you to check out.<\/p>\n<p>Let's get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparation\">\n<h2> Preparation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n<h2> Record basic details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>First off in the house viewing checklist, you need to <strong>make sure<\/strong> that you <strong>have the basic details<\/strong> of (and surrounding) the property <strong>noted down<\/strong>. <strong>Fill in<\/strong> the <strong>form fields<\/strong> below in order to record everything you need to know in one <strong>easy-to-access<\/strong> place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Property owner details<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property owner name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property owner phone number <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Listing agent details<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Listing agent name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Listing agent phone number <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> House viewing host <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Property details<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 1 (street address) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 2 (apartment, suite, unit) <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - City <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - State <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - ZIP Code <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-the-type-of-viewing\">\n<h2> Confirm the type of viewing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next, you need to <strong>speak to the seller<\/strong> and discuss whether to hold an&nbsp;<strong>open&nbsp;house or private viewings<\/strong>. <strong>Record<\/strong> their choice below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Type of viewing <\/label><br \/>\n<select disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Consider hosting <strong>open house<\/strong> viewings to <strong>drum up interest<\/strong> (the relaxed nature of open house draws in a wider range of prospective buyers) and then arranging <strong>private viewings <\/strong>if the viewer is interested <strong>after<\/strong> seeing the property.<\/p>\n<p>By doing this, you can <strong>attract a wide range<\/strong> of buyers, then proceed to <strong>slim the pool down<\/strong> to those most interested in purchasing, saving all parties time by not diving straight into private inspections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-prospective-buyer-details\">\n<h2> Record prospective buyer details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Prospective buyer first name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Prospective buyer last name <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Prospective buyer phone number <\/label><br \/>\n<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"schedule-a-viewing-date\">\n<h2> Schedule a viewing date<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next, a <strong>viewing date and time<\/strong> needs to be arranged and <strong>cleared with the seller<\/strong>. Note, this should <strong>not<\/strong> fall on a <strong>public holiday<\/strong>, nor when a <strong>major sporting<\/strong> <strong>or<\/strong> <strong>local civic event<\/strong> is occurring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong> the <strong>arranged time<\/strong> using the <strong>form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Viewing date <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The window for open house viewings is usually on a Sunday, between noon and 2 pm, and the <strong>chosen time for open houses<\/strong> must be entered into the<strong> Multiple Listing Service database<\/strong>.&nbsp;If sorting a time for a <strong>private viewing<\/strong>, you must <strong>contact the viewer<\/strong> in question and stamp out a time that also works for them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"advertise-the-viewing\">\n<h2> Advertise the viewing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vKBDLqiXP3z1NhIoadlL9A.png\" alt=\"Advertise the viewing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vKBDLqiXP3z1NhIoadlL9A.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Now is the time to <strong>advertise the open house&nbsp;viewing<\/strong>. Determine <strong>how <\/strong>you will advertise and <strong>begin the campaign the Monday before<\/strong> the viewing time. Announce the open house at your <strong>weekly sales meeting<\/strong> to this end.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to <strong>note the methods of advertising<\/strong> you use for the property in the<strong> form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Advertising channels used <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Methods<\/strong> include placing the viewing time prominently on your <strong>website<\/strong> or simply printing out <strong>fliers<\/strong> and posting them around the area. Ads in <strong>newspapers<\/strong> can be taken out, etc, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"clear-the-house-of-occupants-for-that-time\">\n<h2> Clear the house of occupants for that time<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>During the viewing,<\/strong> the <strong>occupants<\/strong> need to be<strong> out of the property<\/strong>, and so you must clear this with the seller.&nbsp;This encourages&nbsp;buyers to imagine themselves living there, whereas occupant presence re-affirms&nbsp;the home&nbsp;in their mind to&nbsp;belong to someone else.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prepare-the-property\">\n<h2> Prepare the property<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The next step in the house viewing checklist is to&nbsp;<strong>prepare the property for the viewing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cleaning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">staging<\/a> the home, for which we would highly recommend that you take a look at our checklists on these topics; both are too lengthy to go into detail within this house viewing checklist.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to <strong>air out the property<\/strong> (leaving enough time for it to heat up again if cold) and to&nbsp;request the seller <strong>put away any valuables<\/strong>. This is especially important for open house viewings, as the very nature of the appointment means that you will be unable to monitor all parties at the same time; valuables should not be left where they can be pocketed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"invite-neighbours\">\n<h2> Invite neighbours<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sdeWAwc-7FZMAfOFhahGtw.png\" alt=\"Invite neighbours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/sdeWAwc-7FZMAfOFhahGtw.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>It is a good idea to <strong>contact neighbours<\/strong> to the property and <strong>invite them to the open house<\/strong> viewing. By <strong>encouraging them to extend the invitation<\/strong> to anyone they know who is looking to buy a house you can easily extend the pool of viewers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"prescreen-the-viewers\">\n<h2> Pre-screen the viewers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>It is extremely useful to <strong>research the viewers<\/strong> before they come to see the property. Doing this allows some <strong>predictions<\/strong> to be made of their questions and possibly even what information would be better to focus on&nbsp;during the viewing.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to <strong>organize<\/strong> the viewer information into a <strong>spreadsheet,<\/strong> <strong>record a link<\/strong> to that sheet in the<strong> form field<\/strong> below for easy access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Obviously, their names will be known. However, if you can, <strong>find out<\/strong> the following <strong>sub-checklist<\/strong> of items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Where they are moving from<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Their search criteria<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What they have already seen<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      What they like about this particular property<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Their buying position<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Who will be at the viewing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Who the property is for<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-vital-property-information\">\n<h2> Collect vital property information<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Now that you are somewhat familiar with the viewers, the <strong>vital information of the property<\/strong> needs to be succinctly<strong> collected<\/strong>. This will form the base of the information you can relay during the viewing and allow any questions to be confidently answered.<\/p>\n<p>At the very least you need to collect the property's:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Sale history<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Time since entering the market<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Property tax band<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Average utility bills<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Energy rating<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Local facilities (primary and secondary schools, colleges, shops, bus routes, etc.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You also need to<strong> confirm<\/strong> with the seller <strong>everything<\/strong> <strong>that will be included<\/strong> in the sale. For example, will the furniture stay? Or are even the carpets and last few buckets of paint being removed?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also,&nbsp;note (in general terms) <strong>why the property is being sold<\/strong>. If the result of a divorce settlement, ask if the sellers are willing to present a united front. Some buyers can be quickly turned off by the thought of a forced seller who is difficult to&nbsp;negotiate with. <strong>Do not hide this information if asked<\/strong> (for example, do not hide that the sellers are getting a divorce), however, ensure that this is not presented in a negative way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"create-fliers\">\n<h2> Create fliers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/p8J3MK7focegYfnCoQNPuQ.png\" alt=\"Create fliers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/p8J3MK7focegYfnCoQNPuQ.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You will need <strong>fliers <\/strong>to give out at an open house viewing, and so you must now <strong>create and print<\/strong> them. <strong>Upload a copy<\/strong> of your flier to the <strong>form field<\/strong> below for safe keeping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property flier <\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>These should contain <strong>clear photos<\/strong> of the property and all of the <strong>basic features and information<\/strong>. Finally, ensure that a <strong>contact telephone number<\/strong> <strong>or email address<\/strong> (preferably both) is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"rehearse\">\n<h2> Rehearse<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6g6WVTXW6S0?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n    Imagine Estate Agent News with How to Approach the Viewing Process<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Vital to any house viewing checklist (indeed, any house viewing full stop), you need to <strong>rehearse the viewing<\/strong> at least once thoroughly. This <strong>does not have to be in the house<\/strong>, although it&nbsp;would be ideal to perform on location and to clear the method with the seller; inclusion in the process will even strengthen their opinion of you.<\/p>\n<p>This should cover the <strong>order of the rooms<\/strong> to show, any <strong>features to pick out<\/strong> and emphasize, <strong>what is included in the sale<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thehometruths?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Ashdown<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/samashdown.co.uk\/conduct-perfect-viewing\/?doing_wp_cron=1449074100.2505168914794921875000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">suggests<\/a>&nbsp;that buyers make up their mind within the first 14 seconds of viewing, so it is highly recommended that you <strong>start with the best room downstairs<\/strong> (good first impression). This will likely be the <strong>lounge or kitchen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Order the <strong>garden<\/strong> to be shown <strong>before the upstairs<\/strong>, and show <strong>bedrooms<\/strong> in order of the <strong>smallest first<\/strong>. By doing this, the smallest bedroom will seem larger; starting with the master bedroom renders the smallest minuscule in comparison. Finally, <strong>end in the best room downstairs<\/strong> once again.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.househop.co.uk\/property-guides\/home-staging\/part3.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"the-viewing\">\n<h2> The viewing:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"confirm-date-and-time-with-prospective-buyer\">\n<h2> Confirm date and time with prospective buyer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Confirm the date and time so you don't waste your time attending a viewing with no viewer!<\/p>\n<p>Use the <strong>email template<\/strong> below to send the prospective buyer an email requesting confirmation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Scheduled viewing date:<\/strong>&nbsp;{{form.Viewing_date}}<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dress-to-impress\">\n<h2> Dress to impress<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Although this is no comment on your personal style, ensure that you are wearing<strong> appropriate clothes<\/strong> to conduct the viewing. This does not mean to go all-out on penguins and pearls - <strong>smart casual<\/strong> will suffice.<\/p>\n<p>Check&nbsp;that your <strong>shoes are clean and polished<\/strong> (if needs be); ladies should have <strong>heels of a moderate&nbsp;height<\/strong>. It goes without saying, but for the sake of completion remember to be clean yourself and have a <strong>neat appearance<\/strong>; styled or at least trimmed hair, shaved or shaped beard, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"make-sure-your-phone-is-available\">\n<h2> Make sure your phone is available<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tHl8whxAKdhxASVZRIdA6Q.png\" alt=\"Make sure your phone is available\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tHl8whxAKdhxASVZRIdA6Q.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>In the interest of safety, ensure that your <strong>phone is charged<\/strong> up <strong>and available<\/strong> to you at all times <strong>during the viewing<\/strong>. Once again, this is merely a precaution, but safety must come first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"get-there-early-to-prepare\">\n<h2> Get there early to prepare<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>On the morning of the viewing you need to <strong>get there early to prepare<\/strong>. For an <strong>open house<\/strong>, <strong>set up readable directions<\/strong> to the property&nbsp;on the way to the property and place an \"Open House\" sign in the garden.<\/p>\n<p>You<strong> should be waiting for your viewers<\/strong> when they arrive, not the other way around. At an open house viewing the potential buyers could get restless, and for private viewings your first impression is that of rudeness.<\/p>\n<p>Neither of these are positive for selling the property, so <strong>set your alarm<\/strong> and do a <strong>quick once-over <\/strong>of the location&nbsp;<strong>at least a half hour<\/strong> <strong>before<\/strong> the arranged viewing time. <strong>Check that all exit doors are unlocked<\/strong> in case of an emergency and set the <strong>sign-in book<\/strong> as close to the front door as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"host-the-open-house\">\n<h2> Host the open house<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><strong>Greet each viewer<\/strong> at the door and get them to<strong> sign the log book<\/strong>. Next give viewers the basic information <strong>fliers<\/strong> and allow them to make their own way around the house. If it is a<strong> slow day<\/strong> then feel free to <strong>escort visitors<\/strong> around the property (see Private Viewing below).<strong> Answer all questions<\/strong> the viewers may have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Be <strong>friendly and welcoming<\/strong>, but not pushy or desperate; you could spend months in contact with this person, so be <strong>polite<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When <strong>it's time to wrap things up,<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>make sure that viewers aware of what to do next<\/strong>. Ensure that they know:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>who to talk to about arranging a private viewing<\/li>\n<li>how to contact them<\/li>\n<li>who to make offers to<\/li>\n<li>where they should ask future questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, <strong>ask if&nbsp;any offers wish to be made<\/strong> and record these to pass on to the seller.&nbsp;Once viewers have left&nbsp;ensure that all <strong>windows<\/strong> and window coverings&nbsp;are <strong>closed<\/strong>. <strong>Turn off all lights<\/strong> and <strong>lock all doors<\/strong> before leaving, removing the \"Open House\" sign and directions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"conduct-the-private-viewing\">\n<h2> Conduct the private viewing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Most buyers like to look around in peace, so <strong>don't overburden viewers with information<\/strong>, or introduce the room you're about to show off (this is self-explanatory). This also allows the buyers to feel that they have looked over the property in as much detail as they wished to; <strong>do not rush them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Point out obvious defects<\/strong>. Whilst this may seem counter-productive, this will ensure that the&nbsp;buyer won't think you're trying to hide anything and it will put them at ease. <strong>Explain<\/strong> what the defects are in a positive manner, and whether or not they will be fixed by the current owners before moving out.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to <strong>tell them what is included<\/strong>, preferably at the beginning of the tour.&nbsp;<strong>Answer questions<\/strong> as they view the home and&nbsp;<strong>highlight features which may be of interest<\/strong>.&nbsp;When answering questions <strong>do not intentionally mislead the buyer<\/strong>; as this will do no good in the long-term and legal ramifications are very&nbsp;likely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"after-the-viewing\">\n<h2> After the viewing:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"follow-up-contact\">\n<h2> Follow up contact<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oZNR-zTMVMaq3DTBUNNByw.png\" alt=\"Follow up contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oZNR-zTMVMaq3DTBUNNByw.png\"> <\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>After a pre-determined amount of time (usually within a few days) you need to <strong>contact the viewers who were present<\/strong> and ask if they wish to <strong>make an offer<\/strong> or <strong>want to attend another viewing<\/strong>. Record the <strong>viewers you have already contacted<\/strong> using the <strong>form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Viewers contacted <\/label><br \/>\n<textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Any and all <strong>offers must be relayed<\/strong> back to the seller, along with collective interest in further viewings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Is anyone interested in arranging a second viewing? <\/label><br \/>\n<select disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"arrange-future-viewings\">\n<h2> Arrange future viewings<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>If your <strong>viewer wishes to attend a second session<\/strong>, you need to <strong>start this checklist again<\/strong>. It is a highly encouraging sign&nbsp;if they want a second viewing, so congratulations on getting further interest in the property!<\/p>\n<p>If the first viewing was an open house,<strong> consider recommending a private viewing<\/strong> to give the potential buys a more in-depth look at the property. If the private viewing has already been held, simply give a <strong>quick tour to refresh their memory<\/strong>. Allow them to look around more under&nbsp;their own steam and answer any further questions.<\/p>\n<p>You have now completed the House Viewing Checklist! You're one step closer to selling your property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2> Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/taylorproperty.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Taylor Real Estate<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwtaylor.com.au\/salesProcess.html?menuItems_id=10000261&amp;parent_id=271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sales Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/metro.co.uk\/author\/ginetta-vedrickas-ukmetro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ginetta Vedrickas<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2014\/04\/11\/property-how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd-at-an-open-house-event-4694964\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Property: How to stand out from the crowd at an open house event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/realestate.aol.com\/blog\/writers\/megan-mollmann\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Megan Mollmann<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/realestate.aol.com\/blog\/2010\/08\/09\/open-house-when-its-worth-it-or-not\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Open House: When it's Worth it -- or Not<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/plan-organize-open-house-58556.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bridget Kelly -<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/homeguides.sfgate.com\/plan-organize-open-house-58556.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Plan &amp; Organize an Open House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lauraagadoni\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Agadoni<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trulia.com\/blog\/private-home-showings-better-than-open-houses\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Private Showings: Better Than Open Houses?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HomeOwners Alliance<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/2014\/11\/conducting-your-own-viewings-a-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conducting your own viewings \u2013 A Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/thehometruths\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Ashdown<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/samashdown.co.uk\/conduct-perfect-viewing\/?doing_wp_cron=1449074100.2505168914794921875000\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Conduct the Perfect Viewing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC2SU2SUW6-TKQ4sIYou3nIg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Imagine Estate Agent News<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6g6WVTXW6S0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How do you approach the viewing process when selling a house?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houseweb.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HouseWeb<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.houseweb.co.uk\/house\/sell\/view.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Prospective Buyer - The House Viewing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawpack.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LawPack<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lawpack.co.uk\/landlord-and-tenancy\/property-guides\/articles\/article1611.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House selling: The secret of successful viewings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.househop.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House Hop<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.househop.co.uk\/property-guides\/home-staging\/part3.asp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The House Hop Guide to Home Staging<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2> Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Listing House Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Staging Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-sales-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate Sales Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-listing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate Listing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-service-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">End of Tenancy Cleaning Service Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Inspection Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-screening-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Screening Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-onboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Onboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-move-out-checklist-for-landlords\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Move-Out Checklist for Landlords<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-eviction-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Eviction Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-screening-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Screening Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-onboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Onboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-offboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Offboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/apartment-building-maintenance-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Apartment Building Maintenance Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/maintenance-log-setup-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Maintenance Log Setup Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: The seller's property has been cleaned, staged and listed. 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