The rules for in-person etiquette have changed, and it’s important to observe those changes to position yourself as a professional who cares. As the real estate market begins to pick up after the holidays, expect an increase in showings, and being courteous to the seller and listing agent is important. Remember, showing a home is a privilege, not a right.

1. TIME LIMIT – Be respectful of the time you scheduled for a showing. If the property is occupied, the owner may be on their way home. There may also be other agents waiting to see the home after you.
   
   
2. PETS – Do not let a dog or cat out of the home while you are opening a door. Assume all homes have a pet that could run out at any time.
   
   
3. KNOCK FIRST – Prior to opening a lockbox, always ring the doorbell. The seller may be home and you could startle them by  entering unannounced. You should also announce yourself, “REALTOR!” when you walk through the door.
   
   
4. STAY OFF THE GRASS – Avoid cutting across the grass to get to the front door, always use the walkway.
   
   
5. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF – Never adjust the air conditioning or heat in a home. By adjusting or tweaking a system, you may be launching a problem that you were unaware of, such as a leaky cooling unit.

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Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

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