I feel a need to chime in here, as a renter, who has been in several condos that were on the market. My complaint about showings was that people didn't arrive anywhere near the time that they had suggested they would be there! I realize that if they're looking at several places, it may be difficult to judge time. But we cleared out for an hour or two in the afternoon, only to return and have them show up early that evening. Another time, we stayed there, and the realtor and prospective buyers wore out their welcome, hanging around, talking, sitting on the balcony, watching people on the beach, etc. Yet another time, when we had left and returned, the door was not only left unlocked, but cracked open! On the other hand, one owner delayed putting the condo on the market until after we left ... and we were there for two months in the winter!
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TooFarTampa
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Garner -- if the home is rented through an agency, what is preventing your owners from calling said agency and getting a list of the upcoming renters and their phone numbers, calling each one and letting them know of the situation? This would take a day or two of legwork. Then they could make a master list for you: This one says yes, this one says no way, this one says OK as long as you give notice and come at this time of the day.
If the owner is motivated, he or she should do this for you. As a realtor you have no rights to call the agency to facilitate this, and the agency is not likely to be motivated to make all those calls. If the owner wants to sell, the owner should take some responsibility. Simple politeness, an explanation of the situation (people who want to buy are often there in the summer and that is when everything is rented) plus an offer of a discount if necessary is all it would take for, I would guess, the vast majority of renters to be willing to let you in.
I have no patience for owners who expect their professionals (accountants, realtors, attorneys) to do EVERYTHING for them. Owners have to get their ducks in a row and handle a few things on their own if they want a smooth transaction or services rendered properly.
P.S. I agree with Donna -- you are a gem for even bringing this up.
If the owner is motivated, he or she should do this for you. As a realtor you have no rights to call the agency to facilitate this, and the agency is not likely to be motivated to make all those calls. If the owner wants to sell, the owner should take some responsibility. Simple politeness, an explanation of the situation (people who want to buy are often there in the summer and that is when everything is rented) plus an offer of a discount if necessary is all it would take for, I would guess, the vast majority of renters to be willing to let you in.
I have no patience for owners who expect their professionals (accountants, realtors, attorneys) to do EVERYTHING for them. Owners have to get their ducks in a row and handle a few things on their own if they want a smooth transaction or services rendered properly.
P.S. I agree with Donna -- you are a gem for even bringing this up.
Shelly, Shelly...far too harsh. Life can be easier, if you let it. 
Let the renter tell you when you can come by. Maybe one day when they are going out anyway. 
steele mama said:Let the renter tell you when you can come by. Maybe one day when they are going out anyway.
I think I addressed this in another thread, but what you describe above is something I would not be comfortable with. Maybe I'm wierd, but it makes me feel violated to think about it. Others might not be bothered by it but I would. I don't want anyone coming in a unit I am renting unless it is a maintenance person coming to fix something that I called to say was broken. In that case, the person is bonded, insured and employed by the agency/property.
Suppose a real estate agent brought in potential buyers while the renter was out and a piece of jewelry or something ended up missing. Seems to me the renter would be SOL. I'd be willing to bet this has happened before.
Of course, this can all be avoided by the renter simply choosing not to rent a property that is for sale.
JB said:
I think Steele Mama meant IF the renter knew about the situation beforehand and it was agreeable to the renter to show the property. It's already been agreed by everyone that having a realtor just show up on your doorstep out of the blue, during your vacation, is a no-no.
It's been my experience both buying and selling a property it is always pre-arranged by the agent, with all parties involved. If the property is managed the call is made to the company handling the property. They in turn contact the guests. If it's not agreeable to the guests, property isn't shown. I've never dealt with any agent that would just show up on the doorstep unannounced.
Donna said:Shelly, Shelly...far too harsh. Life can be easier, if you let it.
For me, trying to skip through life like everything is a bed of roses and okie-dokie would be hard--without medication, that is. :shock:
No need for concern, I'm doing just swell. But thanks for inquiring.
