Showings and Appointments
Sticking to the rules for showings and appointments really helps keep things running smoothly for everyone. It shows respect for your clients, other REALTORS®, and the properties you’re visiting. Plus, when everyone follows the same process, it cuts down on confusion and helps your deals move along a lot more smoothly.
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ARTICLE 6 - SHOWINGS AND APPOINTMENTS
6.02 - Subject to the terms of the MLS® Listing Agreement, all appointments with the Seller to show or inspect an MLS® Listing shall be made through the Listing Brokerage or as indicated on the MLS® System.
The Seller can no longer accommodate the showing that was booked and confirmed. What should you do?
ARTICLE 6 - SHOWINGS AND APPOINTMENTS
6.03 - Subject to the terms of the MLS® Listing Agreement, the Listing Brokerage shall:
a) Make appointments and confirm them without delay; and
b) If an appointment cannot be made, the Listing Brokerage shall immediately advise the Co-operating Brokerage requesting the appointment and continue to attempt to arrange an appointment for a time suitable to all parties if requested.
The Buyers do not want to proceed with their showing after viewing the outside of the home. What should you do now?
ARTICLE 6 - SHOWINGS AND APPOINTMENTS
6.04 - Subject to the terms of the MLS® Listing Agreement a Member, who is unable to keep an appointment to show or inspect a MLS® Listing shall immediately advise the Listing Brokerage prior to the appointment, who shall in turn immediately advise the Seller or occupant.
In instances when the Listing Brokerage is unable to keep an appointment to show or inspect a MLS® Listing, the Listing Agent shall immediately advise the Member who has the appointment, prior to the appointment, who shall in turn immediately advise the prospective Buyer.
You find yourself at a property an hour earlier than expected. How should you handle this situation?
ARTICLE 6 - SHOWINGS AND APPOINTMENTS
6.04 - Subject to the terms of the MLS® Listing Agreement, a Member who is unable to keep an appointment to show or inspect a MLS® Listing shall immediately advise the Listing Brokerage prior to the appointment, who shall in turn immediately advise the Seller or occupant.
In instances when the Listing Brokerage is unable to keep an appointment to show or inspect a MLS® Listing, the Listing Agent shall immediately advise the Member who has the appointment, prior to the appointment, who shall in turn immediately advise the prospective Buyer.
You have double-booked yourself, and have Buyers expecting to view a home today. What should you do?
ARTICLE 6 - SHOWINGS AND APPOINTMENTS
6.05 - Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Seller, a Listing Brokerage shall ensure that a Registrant accompanies a non-Registrant during the entire period said non-Registrant is at the property and only during the agreed upon period.
The Co-operating Brokerage shall be responsible for verifying the identity of its own client prior to booking an appointment to show or inspect an MLS® Listing.
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