The Guided Tour

Who is it you are showing round your property?

Before you agree to show your house to anybody make sure you have his details -

• Address
  
• Email
  
• Phone numbers
  
• Find out what car he drives, its registration number,
  
• If his house is on the market you can contact his estate agent (let him know you are going to do this)
  
• Verify he is who he says he is.
  
• Tell him you will ring him back. If you can’t, maybe you should not be showing him around.
  

Even if everything checks out do not conduct a tour alone. There should be at least two of you – both adults.

Be friendly, you could be in contact with him for a long time.

Don’t leave the family jewels on show. Put your valuables in a safe place.

When you show people round don’t get in the way or obstruct the view.

Point out the features of the house, both good and bad.

Explain if some things are included in the price and others are not – it will save arguments and disappointments later.

Let the buyer know why you are selling.

Also do not disclose any confidential information like the burglar alarm code at this stage.

The Behoused Guide to Selling

Valuing your Property

Writing your Property Details

For Sale Board

Presentation

Price Negotiation

Accepting an Offer