{"id":8277,"date":"2024-03-06T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/why-access-is-so-important-when-selling-your-house\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T11:30:00","slug":"why-access-is-so-important-when-selling-your-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thezakariagroup.com\/why-access-is-so-important-when-selling-your-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Why<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re gearing up to sell your house<\/a> this spring, one of the early conversations you\u2019ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour.<\/p>\n

Spring is the peak homebuying season, so opening up your house to as many showings as possible can really help you capitalize<\/a> on all the extra buyer activity we see at this time of year.<\/p>\n

Since buyer competition ramps up in the spring, buyers are going to want to move fast to see your house once they find your listing<\/a>. And, if they see it and fall in love with it at a time they know they\u2019re competing with other buyers, you may be more likely to get the offer you\u2019re looking for on your home.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s understandable you want to keep the disruptions to your own schedule to a minimum, and you may be stressed about having to keep it clean, but it\u2019s worth it. As an article from Investopedia<\/em> explains<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/em>If someone wants to view your house, you need to accommodate them, even if it inconveniences you.<\/em><\/strong> Clean and tidy the house before every single visit. A buyer won\u2019t know or care if your house was clean last week. It\u2019s a lot of work, but stay focused on the prize.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To figure out what\u2019s best for you, your agent will walk you through options like the ones below. This list breaks things down, starting with what\u2019s most convenient for buyers and getting less buyer-focused as the list goes on:<\/p>\n