4 Reasons Home Buyers Can’t See Homes RIGHT NOW

4 Reasons Home Buyers Can’t See Homes RIGHT NOW

Buying a home can be very exciting for a lot of people and sometimes when excitement takes over patience can disappear. So when a new listing hits the market or they find a home they really like they want to see it “right now.” However, being able to see a home in ten minutes or even 10 hours isn’t always possible. Looking at a home sounds simple, you just need an agent to open the door for you. But oftentimes it’s a lot more complicated than that because there are many intricacies to scheduling appointments to view homes.  Here are the top reasons why buyers can’t see homes right now!

4 Reasons Home Buyers Can't See Homes RIGHT NOW

1. Availability

First and foremost a majority of real estate agents aren’t sitting around waiting for a buyer to call them to go look at homes. In fact, many real estate agents have their day or even week already planned out. So the odds of an agent being able to jump in their car to show homes is unlikely. Now if the agent is working floor duty, which is when they sit at their brokerage’s front desk answering phones trying to pick up new clients it may be possible. Even if an agent is available, there is still a strong possibility buyers can’t see homes “right now.”

Jumping Through Hoops to Obtain Showing Instructions2. It’s Not Always Easy to View Homes!

It’s not always easy to view homes! Obtaining showing instructions to view a home isn’t always easy and sometimes it can take hours or days to schedule an appointment, even when the house for sale is vacant. This is another reason why buyers can’t see homes right away.

Every listing agent handles showing instructions differently. Sometimes the buyer’s agent needs to contact them for access and other times they’ll need to call an office that handles the showings or schedule online.

If the listing agent needs to be contacted they themselves might be busy and may not respond immediately to any showing requests. If the listing office or a showing company needs to be called they’ll have office hours, which they aren’t open 24-7. Then the third option might be, scheduling online, which can also take time to receive a response.

Once the buyer’s agent is able to connect with the person who’s in charge of scheduling appointments then there is the obstacle of viewing the property. Does the seller or tenant require 24-48 hour notice? Does the listing agent have to accompany you? If so, now multiple people’s schedules need to align. Some sellers also have pets or kids that need to be removed from the home, so last-minute appointments aren’t even an option.

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3. Planning

Agents need to plan and prepare! Then there is the planning when it comes to showing homes and it’s one of the many reasons buyers can’t see homes immediately. If a buyer wants to view more than one home it can become a juggling act. One home may only allow showings from noon to 1:00 pm. While another home requires the agent to accompany all showings and they aren’t available until 2:00 pm. So the first step a buyer’s agent needs to take is to look at the showing instructions for each property. This will help them determine if a home can be easily shown or if there are restrictions like 24-hour notice or agent accompany.

Viewing Homes can be a Juggling Act - Why Buyers Can't See Homes ImmediatelyThen the agent has to map everything out, figure out what order they are going to view homes, approximately what time they will be arriving, guesstimate how long the buyer will take to look at the property, and then calculate travel time to the next property. Why? Because a majority of owner-occupied properties only allow a 15-60 minute window to view their home. We can’t show up whenever we want. So if your agent miscalculates their time you may not be able to see one or more of the properties. Throw-in agent accompany showings and the entire schedule may need to be completely readjusted around the listing agents’ availability.

In addition to getting every showing scheduled, most agents will then have to pinpoint exactly where each home is. Yes, a majority of agents will know where the street is. However, do they know if the home is the 5th one on the left or the 10th one on the right? In most cases, they won’t know, so they’ll need to map it out ahead of time.

Some agents will memorize the location of the property on the MLS map, which is hopefully accurate and others will enter all of the addresses in their GPS. Once again requires time to do so. Then some agents may forgo taking this step altogether. However, when you’re on a tight schedule you can’t afford to get lost. So it’s important your agent knows where they’re going and this is another reason why buyers can’t see homes at the drop of a dime.

4. Qualifications

Lastly, will the house even work for you? Can you afford it? Are you pre-approved? Some home buyers want a home with at least 2,400 square feet. However, the home they want to view has 1,300. So to avoid wasting your time or anyone else’s time you should establish a relationship with a top Realtor. They can guide you through the entire buying process.

Final Thoughts

Viewing homes for sale isn’t as easy as opening a door and oftentimes buyers can’t see homes when they want to. A majority of the time agents have a lot of prep work to do in order to show homes. With that being said a buyer will have a better chance of being the first in the door if they already have an agent.

Yes, buyers will have more success at viewing homes and finding the perfect home if they work with one agent. A top agent will notify them of new listings that fit their needs and get them in the door as soon as possible.

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Popular Home Buying & Selling Questions
What is the busiest day of the week for house showings? Typically, weekends tend to be the busiest days for house showings. Saturdays and Sundays are popular choices as most buyers can’t see homes during the weekdays without conflicting with their work schedules.

Many people have more free time on weekends, making it convenient for them to visit multiple properties in a single day. Additionally, families often use weekends for house hunting since all members can be present for the showings. However, it’s important to note that the specific busyness of a particular day for house showings can vary depending on the location, local customs, and individual preferences of buyers and sellers.

Why is my house not selling in a hot market? There could be several reasons why your house is not selling in a hot market, despite the high demand. Firstly, pricing might be a factor. Even in a seller’s market, overpricing can deter potential buyers and lead to a lack of interest. Secondly, the condition and presentation of your property may be affecting its marketability. Buyers in a hot market still expect well-maintained and visually appealing homes. Additionally, your marketing strategy might need reassessment. In a competitive market, effective promotion, professional photography, and widespread exposure are crucial.

Another factor could be access to view your home. Is it easy to obtain showing instructions and schedule an appointment to view your home or do you have strict showing restrictions? Having restrictions such as 24-hour notice, no same-day appointments, or the listing agent has to accompany could impact the number of showings. If buyers can’t see homes they can’t buy them. Lastly, it’s worth examining the level of buyer interest and feedback received. If there is minimal interest, it might be helpful to seek feedback from agents and potential buyers to identify any specific issues or concerns. 

 

About the Author

Top Wellington Realtor, Michelle Gibson, wrote: “4 Reasons Home Buyers Can’t See Homes RIGHT NOW”

Michelle has been specializing in residential real estate since 2001 throughout Wellington Florida and the surrounding area. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or rent she will guide you through the entire real estate transaction. If you’re ready to put Michelle’s knowledge and expertise to work for you call or e-mail her today.

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4 Reasons Home Buyers Can’t See Homes RIGHT NOW

4 thoughts on “4 Reasons Home Buyers Can’t See Homes RIGHT NOW”

  1. Kris Maroney REALTOR RE/MAX Town & Country

    Michelle, this article is spot on! and really helps buyers better understand that showing properties is much more than simply unlocking doors. Thank you for sharing this well-written article that explains clearly the “juggling act” that is often required to show properties!

  2. Michael Pinholster

    I just want to know why agents are NOT showing my home. It’s been list in 32963 area code for 6 months and no showings !
    Please explain why not ?
    Thank you

    1. Hi Michael, there could be numerous reasons why agents aren’t showing your home. If your home is currently listed with an agent I highly recommend asking them this question. Every situation is different and your agent should be able to tell you exactly why you home has been sitting on the market; pricing, condition, location, market conditions, etc.

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