We are selling our house, but need to leave town fast, because my husband is going back to school.
2006-07-13 02:45:19 · 10 answers · asked by Hokie 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Realtors can show empty houses. They put a lock box on the door and show by appointment. Do you have a close friend or relative you can trust if you need anyone to stop by and check the house periodically? Sometimes people think they can get a better deal if a house is empty (ie. they think the seller is desperate) - but just be sure to set your price range at an appropriate level with the realtor's assistance.
2006-07-13 02:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought my house from a couple that had already moved out of town. I guess it would have been easier to have them here so I could talk to them in person. But all in all the sale went well. The realtor did a very good job of answering any of my questions. The ones she couldn't answer got taken care of by phone with the owners. If you need to leave, have a talk with your realtor and leave any important information about the house with him\her. Good luck!
2006-07-13 09:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by jeffma807 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave town - no problem at all. If you will be unavailable for any period of time, make your realtor aware of that since if and when an offer comes in, you should be available for them to present that offer to you. It can make things difficult at times, but as long as a fax machine is handy for faxing you the details of any offers, and a telephone is readily available to contact each other and discuss potential offers, you should be just fine. Good luck with your move!
2006-07-13 09:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by loving father 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can be gone, up until the closing time, provided you have left the place in good showing fashion. The realtors want you gone when they show the house anyway. Just be sure you keep in constant contact with them and have someone hired to take care of the yard.
2006-07-13 09:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by tg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using a full service realtor (paying 3 percent) you should be able to leave the house in their hands.
2006-07-13 09:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dealt with this for 15 years and the best answer is LEAVE THE HOUSE.
Contray to what most TV shows tout - an empty house looks bigger and gives the perception of more bang for the buck. Plus it has been the deciding factor in more than a few deals.
Tony
www.hqhomes.com
www.CabellaHomeLans.com
2006-07-16 11:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Tony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the realtor deal with it. Just make sure you have left it in good condition & that you trust the realtor. However, make sure you can easily be contacted via fax/phone/email if any good offers come in.
2006-07-13 09:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by savagescorpio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the title company, usually you don't need to be in town.
2006-07-25 13:10:49 · answer #8 · answered by Scott and Amy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Done all the time.
2006-07-13 09:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the man do his job
2006-07-13 09:49:12 · answer #10 · answered by money275 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋