Hosting an open house during unfavorable weather can be quite demotivating since the number of property viewers can be reduced to zero. However, if you’re a determined real estate professional you need to remember that no matter what the weather conditions if a buyer is satisfied with a property, the proposed deal will be accepted. So, worry not, conduct that property showing whether it’s raining or sunny outside! With that positive mindset, it is time to start eliminating problems actually caused by the rainy days, because looking out for certain elements can help you win over a client a lot easier.
Check the Weather Forecast
Keeping yourself up to date with the weather changes throughout the day can help you set up any precautionary measures within your property, helping avoid potential accidents. Added to that, if the weather conditions are especially worse, then postponing the property showing until later would be the preferable option.
Added to that, checking the weather forecast for the full week can also help arrange a timetable around the days during which the worst thunderstorms will be in full bloom. Not only will this be convenient for you, but for your clients as well!
Visit the Property Early to Assess the Situation
Visiting your property an hour or two earlier can help grant you enough time, to conduct a thorough hazard inspection. Check the surroundings for anything which can possibly cause an accident, or cause injury to you or the visitors.
The potential steps you can take to ensure your client’s safety consists of, clearing excess water from the driveway or entrance paths and the floors. This can help reduce the slipperiness caused due to the water. Apart from that, make sure to place multiple mats near the entrance of your house, helping reduce not only the moisture but dirt carried inside the house as well. Checking the property for leaks and water damage is also a good idea.
Provide Ample Lighting
Providing ample lighting during a property showing can help enhance your house’s best features, however during especially gloomy weather this step is of utmost importance. Therefore, lighting within the house can be used to make the property appear a lot brighter and warmer. Lastly, sufficient lighting will provide the clients with unclouded views of both the interior and exterior of the property.
Plan Ahead to Prevent Property Damage
Avoiding mud during rain is impossible, therefore improvising and setting up a plan beforehand can help avoid damage and mishaps. Asking your potential buyers to remove their shoes is completely reasonable, therefore, placing a chair or bench near the entrance can provide them with something to lean against.
Umbrellas are a common item of usage amidst rain, which makes them potential carriers of uninvited water into your property. Make sure a simple basket is placed at the entrance of your so the wet umbrella is not carried within the house since the moisture could damage the wooden floors or furniture.
Always Keep Rescheduling a Possible Option
No matter the weather conditions a serious buyer will show up for a property viewing, however, amidst extreme cases of thunderstorms, rescheduling should be an option. Not only will this be convenient for you but also for your potential investor. Added to that, this way both you and the investor can prevent any possible accidents on your way to the property since rain provides many commuting challenges which need to be handled carefully.
You also need to make sure the property is presented at its best to the visitors since its visual appeal can either make or break a deal. So, if the odds seem to be against you, be open to the choice of rescheduling.
