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If I'm sick should I show my house?

Should I show my house if I'm sick? Or should I cancel the showings until I'm not contagious? Of course, I wouldn't stay in the house for the showings, but I'm wondering if having a showing when germs are in the house is a no-no. Also, I don't want to miss out on a potential buyer by canceling showings for several days.
Asked By Esther | Pittsburgh, PA | 207 views | Selling | 7 months ago
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Julianne Clark | Your Lowcountry Compass

Charter One Realty

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That decision should be made by the Buyers and Buyers agent. Disclosure you are not well and if they ask -- tell them why. Let them make the decision to tour or not to tour. In my experience -- a Seller should never turn down a showing opportunity. In most instances -- a Buyer will not circle back if the day/time that they want to tour is not granted. They just move on to the next one.
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Peg Walsh

Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty

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As a courtesy, please discuss this with your agent and come up with a plan together. The buyer and their agent may want to reschedule, or they may ask you to leave windows open or provide sanitizer. I hope you feel better!

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Matt Householder

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Best practice would be to not show your house until you are no longer contagious. If the buyer has a time crunch you can work with their agent to try to accomodate a showing using extra precautions, but most buyers would appreciate being informed and given the option.

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