At this point, you’re probably excited and full of optimism, and soon we'll be doing showings. Now comes the most important step: finding the right home. You should be set up on a MLS search already and getting those MLS results regularly.
When the MLS email comes in, I need you to:
- Check your MLS email daily to review the properties I've sent you. Use the heart icon to mark properties you want to see as Favorites, and I'll email you within 24 hours to schedule a viewing. If you’re not interested in a property, click the thumbs-down icon to mark it as Not Interested. For properties you have questions about or need more time to consider, write your thoughts in the Notes field for that property in MLS. I'll monitor the Notes section and get back to you with answers.
- If there’s something you love and want to see ASAP, shoot me a quick email or text me rather than waiting for me to contact you and let me know when you’re available and what you want to see. That way, I can set up the showing ASAP. Remember, most properties require 24 to 48 hours' notice for showings so it’s rare to be able to see a property the same day. Also, properties are usually available to be seen Mon–Fri from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sometimes sellers will allow us to view a property outside of those hours, but it’s up to the individual seller. Also, during the spring and summer, great properties sell in 3-4 days so it’s important that you review the MLS email daily so we can jump on a great property as soon as you see it.
- Once I know when you’re available, I’ll set up the showings and email you where we are meeting and when. I'll also ask if you want me to pick you up and drive you to the showing or meet you there.
- Remember to wear comfortable slip-on shoes for showings, as we’ll generally need to take them on and off at each property.
- I’ll email you the MLS listing sheets ahead of time so you can look at them on your phone during the showing, so no need for you to bring anything other than snacks or drinks if you think you might get hungry.
While you’re looking at the MLS feeds each day, I’ll also be networking my contacts to find you homes before they go on the market.
At this point there should be no need for you to continue to look on other sites such as Zillow, Trulia, etc., as all of those properties should be showing up in your MLS feed. If one isn’t for some reason, let us know so we can tweak the search parameters of your MLS feed.
Now on to the showings! Read this great article about How Many Homes Will It Take to Find "The One?".
