Can a Seller Stay Home During an Inspection or Showing? | Episode 101

https://youtu.be/2bjjSMkwA4M “Until it’s closed, this is still America, and this is still your home.” Can a home seller stay during a showing, inspection, appraisal, or final walkthrough? And how often is a buyer allowed to return to the property after an offer has been accepted? In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen and Taysia explain what sellers can (and cannot) be required to do once their home is under contract and how sellers can protect their rights without putting the closing at risk. We’ll cover: How to handle the industry tradition: “It’s always been done this way” How being available during an inspection can prevent costly misunderstandings When buyers and their agents may be overstepping their access rights and how to handle it How to respond when someone claims you “have to” do something The contract question that can stop an unreasonable demand The key takeaway is simple: until the documents are signed, the money changes hands, and possession is transferred, it is still your home. But protecting yourself requires more than being right. You must understand the contract, control access, keep emotions in check, and communicate professionally. And remember: Emotions are expensive. When it’s your home, your hard work, your equity on the line it can be hard to pull back. That’s why having a third party, like our team, invested in your goals without the emotions on your side can be the difference between a successful closing or going back on the market. Book a free pre-selling strategy call and learn how we use our 20+ years of experience and flat fee model to save you thousands of dollars and get sold. Key Moments: 01:13 Why Agents Ask You To Leave 04:39 Tradition Mistakes Bullies 08:43 Why Sellers Give In 11:09 You Can (And Should) Stay 17:25 Inspection Day Myth 21:38 Walkthroughs And Preventing Lockbox Abuse 25:10 Contract First Negotiation Tactics 29:17 Final Advice: It Is Your House Until Close Key Resources: Book Your Free Pre-Selling Strategy Call Should You Stay or Leave During Home Showings? | Episode 64 Should Sellers Be Home During Showings? Pros, Cons & What Really Works Contact Information: Podcast Website: TalkingRealty.com Ohio Property Group: OhioMLSFlatFee.com Email: [email protected] Book Your Free Pre-Selling Strategy Call Associates Title Website Ryan Phillips / Associates Title: 614 419 2418 Download the Ultimate Home Selling Toolkit Glen’s Blog Book: “You Can Sell It” by Glen Whitten Course: “Living To Listing” Complete Listing Prep @OhioMLSFlatFee   @ohmlsflatfee   Ohio MLS Flat Fee OhioMLSFlatFee @ohiomlsflatfee