Only show properties to clients you have positively identified
- Ask all prospects to fill out a customer identification form and provide ID (photograph or photocopy the prospect’s driver’s license if you deem necessary)
Familiarize yourself with the home/neighbourhood in advance
- Assess the value and risk of the property you are showing and then decide whether or not you take another agent or friend with you
- Look for exits and potential obstacles
While showing a property
- Let your client lead
- Avoid having your back to someone
- Don’t carry too many things; Try to always keep at least one hand free, Stay close to entrances
- Avoid going into isolated areas or “dead-end” rooms such as cellars, attics and walk-in closets
Bring a colleague to showings with you
- Can be a mentoring experience to new members
Keep all showings during reasonable times
Please Note: Information purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel.
