Don't Let A Little Bit Of Rain Stop You!

With all of the rain we have been having I thought it important to talk about showings in the rain. Very few sellers will stop showings from happening just because it is raining outside. As a matter of fact a seller needs to sell their home as badly in the rain as they do in the sunshine. It may be an optimal time for a buyer to steal a house that has just entered the market because other buyers want to wait for a more comfortable day to go out house hunting.

Here is some advice for a buyer who is committed enough to house hunt in the rain. Be prepared!
* Sellers may ask you to slip off your shoes at the front door to avoid tracking so be sure to wear shoes that you can slip on and off easily.
* Wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet or muddy…especially if you are looking at acreage.
* Bring a flashlight. Some houses, especially foreclosures or short sales, may not have electricity and with a day darkened by rain it will be hard to see no matter what time it is.
* Trade in umbrellas for raincoats. An umbrella is something you have to open and close, open and close so a raincoat with a hood is a better choice to speed up the time spent getting in and out of vehicles…or spent in the rain.
* Have your agent with The Dallas Home Team give sellers plenty of notice for the showing. A seller cannot go walk the dog on a rainy day during your showing so they will need to make other arrangements while you are viewing their home.

So, bring your goulashes and good house hunting!