For Sale By Owner Tip: Open House Safety

Always let potential buyers walk ahead of you while you point out certain rooms and features. For example, say, "the bathroom is ahead on your right", while gesturing for them to go ahead of you. You want them to get the full view of all rooms without your body blocking some of it and you are also not trapped inside a room in case things go south. Your greatest strength is your instinct and if you get an uneasy feeling about a person, male or female, let them go into the house alone and walk outside into the front yard and pretend to answer a text or phone call. Tell them you are waiting for someone (broker, husband, etc) to arrive and you don't want them to miss the property but will kindly answer any questions they have after they view the property. There is nothing wrong with saving face and being safe.