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®