Question about selling our house.

MAYBE?

We have our house on the market and have been having issues selling. We live across from a park and Last weekend we were loading the car to go out of town and it was obvious what we were doing. There was a woman( that I have seen at the park a few times) who came over and asked about the price and a few more questions and then asked if she could walk thru and view the house. I felt uneasy with us leaving to go away. Besides the house was a mess and told her so. I then gave her our agents # and told her to make an appointment. There wasn't any calls. Then on tues after work she catches us coming in and asks again to come in. We told her again to call the agent. She says she doesn't want to deal with an agent but just wants to see inside. Again the house is a mess and we told her so. The agent (who is my MIL And not very good at selling our house but that is another story I am very frustrated about) has said many of times not to let anyone in with out an agent is now saying let her in. My gut says not to. Seems strange for some reason. I hear of stories of people casing your house and coming back to rob you. I know it could happen with an agent too but I would feel more comfortable with her there. What are your thoughts about letting her just randomly walk thru the house. ( with one of us with her of course). Thanks for your thoughts.

Jcubed2003

That is the exact reason that you have an agent. I feel like she isn't serious if she says things like "I don't want to work with an agent." Plus, I think it is super awkward when the seller is there. When we were selling our home in the past I felt uncomfortable being there as the seller. 

sarahandtim

Nope, very weird. I wouldn't let her in. Tell her to look at the pictures online.

waltsgirl102503

Always trust your gut.  If she's giving you a weird feeling, trust it.   I would not let some random stranger on the street in to my house.  If she really wanted to see it, she'd call the agent.

gwennythepooh

Listen to your gut - I think you handled it very appropriately.

Meghan&Rich

Ditto the others.  I wouldn't be comfortable with this, especially since she has now approached you twice.  (I also would never be comfortable going through a random person's house by myself...so I think it's kind of weird that she feels so comfortable to come up to you and ask.)

kris356

I agree with everyone else, it is weird. If she is serious, she will call the agent and make an appt. You have handled it appropriately.

northhillsbride

Straaaange.

It's so sad that we need to even question ourselves, bc most people are good, honest people. There are just too many weird stories anymore and I would absolutely not be trusting over someone who, supposedly, is interested but won't get an agent.

kris356

I really think that she is just being a looky-lou BUT you never know.

waltsgirl102503

I agree with Kris.  I'm 99.9% sure she's just nebby and wanted to see the inside.  But I still wouldn't let  her inside!

carcrashheart

Tell her that you want serious inquiries and those with pre approvals only. If she wants to work without an agent, that's fine, but she has to contact you're to get a showing set up, not stalk you like a crazy person. I would bet she is just nebby as well.

staryb

Definitely don't let her in! I work for a real estate agency and see this a lot, many sellers think letting them in is a good idea (so that they can sell the house themselves and not pay commission) but not only is it unsafe it's also not likely to help you sell your home and could even hurt you. 

Even if they are a serious buyer (doesn't sound like the case here) they should be pre-approved and working with an agent and it's generally best is the seller isn't present for showings. You never know what you might say that could cause trouble down the road, I've seen offers come in low and/or fall through because a seller disclosed seemingly negative information during the showing. 

If she keeps pestering you tell her that your agent has advised you not to allow anyone in without an agent and a scheduled appointment. If that doesn't stop her you may actually need to threaten to call the police. May sound extreme but that is harassment and trespassing and you would be well in your right to do so. Good luck!

4EvR&4AlWz

Having just sold our house last month, I'd only let her in with an agent. That being said, I have let neighbors and friends of friends in our old house without an agent.

If you need a new agent in Cranberry, let me know. I know our agent was key in getting us this offer after we were so close with 2 other potentials.