Showing Do's and Don'ts

Do
DO return appointment calls promptly.
Do follow instructions when showing listings/making appointments.
DO arrive on time.
DO leave your business card, unless instructed not to.
DO turn off all lights that were not on upon arrival.
DO call sellers or seller’s agent to inform if you are delayed or appointment cancelled.
DO close drapes/blinds, which are closed upon arrival.
DO lock all doors before leaving.
DO check all doors, even if you didn’t open them.
DO refrain from smoking in the property.
DO use sidewalks.
DO notify the listing broker if there appears to be inaccurate information on the listing.
DO report suspicious odors, broken locks, windows, etc. to listing office.
DO leave thermostat at setting upon arrival.
Don't
DO NOT show without an appointment.
DO NOT contact seller directly unless authorized.
DO NOT leave trash on property.
DO NOT smoke or allow smoking on property.
DO NOT allow children to wander.
DO NOT fail to cancel, or call, if late or unable to show.
DO NOT discuss price, etc., in front of seller.
DO NOT criticize property in the presence of the occupant.
DO NOT talk to seller about potential contract terms while showing.
DO NOT rearrange furniture and leave it that way.
DO NOT leave doors unlocked, windows open, etc
DO NOT forget to leave business card.
DO NOT forget to set thermostat at arrival setting.
Courtesy of the Miami Association of REALTORS®