Going to open houses and home showings is an exciting time for people who are looking to purchase a home. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate agent, not only will this video help you make the best out of your home showing experience, but it can also give you the upper hand in price negotiation. In this episode, Ariel and Adrian share with you some of their insider tips on what to do and what NOT to do when viewing homes for sale in person, and more in Episode 221! ************************ 0:18 – Intro 3:20 – Be punctual for your appointments 7:39 – Ask questions and take notes 10:21 – Don't let flaws put you off 14:15 – Consider the location, neighbourhood, and surrounding area 15:05 – Look past the dirt, smells, and other distracting factors 16:38 – Do not touch or move personal items or fixtures without permission 21:09 – Do not eat or drink in the home without the seller's or their agent's permission 21:34 – Do not criticize the property or seller in front of others 22:59 – Do not ask for personal information about the seller 24:02 – Do not walk around with your shoes on 25:29 – Do not negotiate prices or terms during the showing 26:15 – Be professional and respectful towards all parties involved 28:37 – Prepare the property for the showing 29:35 – Be knowledgeable about the property and the local area 30:41 – Accommodate the buyer's needs and schedule 31:25 – Follow up with the buyer after the showing to gauge their level of interest 32:22 – Do not make false or misleading statements about the property 33:10 – Do not pressure the buyer into making an offer 35:05 – Do not neglect to follow local real estate laws and regulations 36:06 – Do not discuss confidential information about the buyer or property during the showing 37:05 – Bring a toolkit when showing properties to your clients 39:52 – Give the buyers time to tour the home on their own ************************ Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen to it here: http://www.soundcloud.com/ktrealty Catch clips and highlights of the show here: http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott ************************ Our Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
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TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kormendytrott?lang=en ************************ After successful careers in the automotive industry, entrepreneurs Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott decided to inject their passion for growing a brand and providing unrivalled service into the real estate industry. Kicking off their careers in 2011, they quickly became a top-performing team in Canada. Originally a team of two real estate agents in Milton, The KT Team quickly grew to a large team of exceptional REALTORS®, an administrative department and an in-house media department, taking their proven processes and unique services across most of the Golden Horseshoe. Follow them on social for behind-the-scenes footage, real estate tips, industry secrets and more.