The Insider's Guide To Selling Your Home By Owner- Rocio Fausto I | Page 121

_____ Setup appointments with prospective buyers. The person
who randomly knocks on your door is rarely a good buyer. If
someone does randomly knock on your door, then ask them to
wait a few minutes before you show them your home. Then, close
and LOCK the door and do the showing precautions you normally
would.
_____ Before you show your home, park your car where it cannot
be boxed in by another car. This enables you to leave quickly if
necessary.
_____ Before you show the home, let someone know about it.
Tell them to check on you in 30 minutes. Tell them to call your
phone at that time. If you don't answer, then they should contact
the authorities. You can also setup a secret phrase to let them
know that you are uncomfortable. For example, "Let's meet at
Starbucks later."
_____ When the buyer first shows up tell them that a friend will
be arriving shortly. You can tell them, "Let's go thru the house.
We have plenty of time, but my friend John is coming over soon."
_____ Ask buyers for identification. Make a copy of their driver's
license. If you have a smart phone, then take a picture of that and
text the picture to someone you know.
_____ Always walk behind the buyer. Do not let them walk
behind you. It's a lot easier for someone to attack you from
behind.
_____ Don't let a visitor box you inside a room. Follow them into
a room.
_____ If you feel uncomfortable, then step into the next room to
make a phone call. Pretend it is a routine conversation, but
remember to mention, "Let's meet at Starbucks later" or whatever
the safety phrase you and your friend rehearsed earlier.
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