Scheduling
Choose reasonable showing windows, preferred notice, and any times that must remain unavailable.
Seller guide
Make showings easier on buyers—and on you.
A clear showing plan protects your privacy, respects your routine, and helps buyers experience the home at its best. The goal is not perfection; it is a clean, comfortable visit with fewer distractions.
See the Showing PlanBefore showings begin
Decide the practical details first.
Talk through access, notice, pets, occupants, security, and scheduling before the listing becomes active. A workable plan is more likely to remain consistent throughout the sale.
Access
Use the approved showing and lockbox process. Never publish entry instructions or access codes openly.
People & pets
Plan where occupants and animals will go, including what happens when short-notice requests arise.
Privacy & security
Secure medication, documents, valuables, financial information, weapons, keys, and identifying personal material.
A repeatable routine
Keep the showing reset simple.
Open appropriate window coverings, turn on agreed lights, handle temperature and odors normally, tidy main surfaces, and follow the pet plan.
Sellers generally give buyers space to view the home with their representative. Special occupancy or safety needs should be planned in advance.
Confirm the home is secured, note any concern promptly, and let Team Pauly request useful feedback through the appropriate channel.
The quick pre-showing check
Focus on comfort and clarity.
Buyers need enough visual and physical space to understand the rooms. A short checklist can make that easier without turning every showing into a major production.
Clear the main counters
Put dishes and laundry away
Open useful window coverings
Turn on agreed lighting
Secure private information
Remove or contain pet items
Check the entry and walkways
Leave on time when possible
What feedback can tell us
Look for patterns—not isolated opinions.
Individual comments can be subjective. Repeated themes, showing volume, second visits, and offer activity are more useful when deciding whether preparation, presentation, price, or marketing needs attention.
Useful signals
Repeated comments about the same condition issue, questions that reveal missing information, low activity compared with similar homes, second-showing requests, and offer terms.
What not to overreact to
One buyer’s décor preference, an unsupported value opinion, or feedback unrelated to something the seller can reasonably change.
Safety and privacy: Never leave confidential paperwork, prescriptions, portable valuables, access codes, or sensitive personal information visible. Tell Team Pauly about security, occupancy, accessibility, or pet concerns before showings begin.
Want a showing plan tailored to your household?
Team Pauly can help connect preparation, access, communication, and feedback around your home and schedule.
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