@alishacollinsrealestate: Replying to @Meg 🏡 Real Estate 💰 Being at every showing doesn’t make you a better agent… And I know that’s not a popular opinion. 👇 Someone commented on my video and said: 👉 Me not attending every showing = not doing my job properly I completely disagree. Because this isn’t about effort… 👉 It’s about effectiveness. Yes—the house is my responsibility. Yes—I want the best outcome for my seller. But here’s what matters most: 👉 The buyer’s experience inside the home. When buyers walk through a house, they need: ✔️ Space ✔️ Freedom to talk ✔️ A chance to react in real time Because buyers say things to their agent they would NEVER say out loud otherwise. And that matters. Because if I don’t hear those objections… 👉 I can’t help solve them. But if I’m there? Now they’re guarded. Now they’re filtering what they say. Now the dynamic is different. And I’m telling you— Buyers say this ALL the time: 👉 “I feel uncomfortable when someone is there.” So this isn’t about avoiding work. 👉 It’s about creating the best environment for the home to sell. That’s the job. Now—side note— If my seller really wants me there? 👉 I will absolutely do it 👉 Or I’ll check the property after every showing But after I explain this… Most of them understand. ⸻ So I want to know— Do you prefer the listing agent (or seller) there during a showing… Or would that make you uncomfortable? 👇 #realestatebestie #casperwyomingrealestate #alishacollins #realestateadvice #homeseller
As someone who shows a lot of houses, buyers HATE when a listing agent or seller is there. Makes them uncomfortable, they spend less time at the house, and are less likely to write an offer.
2026-04-22 20:51:51
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emonte02 :
At a certain price point, at least where I am in NJ and CT, it is common and expected by all parties. As a buyer at that price point on our past 2 purchases it has never bothered me and I’ve always found the listing agent far more helpful than my agent. I don’t want to wait days for an answer - I want real time information directly from the source/agent. As a seller on our last sale and now with our current home listed I wouldn’t feel comfortable not having my agent here to properly show my homes. Quick tour, touch on important features, then make yourself scarce but available for any questions. These are large homes with lots of land and systems and features.
2026-04-20 23:23:00
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Traci Farris 🇺🇸 :
As someone who has her house listed I want my agent there. Not to follow them around but I trust him… and there’s strangers in my home. Just as a safety and security thing.
2026-04-20 22:16:56
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CJ'swifey :
As a buyer I wouldn’t want the listing agent there I’d feel like my agent wouldn’t be honest and open about certain things.
2026-04-21 16:56:25
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lgc962 :
The comments are crazy. The buyers agent works with the listing agent to schedule the showing but why would the listing agent be at the showing? The buyers agent will be at the showing
2026-05-20 05:51:15
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dianedornblaserweiss :
Nope
2026-05-19 18:44:47
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Cassidy Linn :
Absolutely not. That would make my buyers so uncomfortable.
2026-05-19 16:31:43
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Bees :
I would have loved the sellers agent to be at the property. Buyers agent knows literally nothing about the house other than what’s on the listing. It’s the blind leading the blind. The Sellers agent knows all the deets. As a 4 time buyer and a seller I would looooove more sellers agents to be present at showings to answer questions. I love going to open houses with the actual sellers agent being there (not just a random host) because I can actually ask questions !
2026-04-20 21:32:33
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Truliss Melt :
I agree with you. I’ve been to many showings with no seller agent, just my agent.
2026-05-15 20:13:40
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Ashrjniel :
As a seller, I’d love if my agent were at my house during showing (not in, at). As a buyer, it would creep me tf out if the sellers agent was there while I was.
2026-04-21 03:13:13
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Shell Smith :
As a recent buyer, we walked out of every house where the seller’s agent was there. I needed space to look around and ask questions with the agent I trusted. I chose my agent for a reason
2026-04-21 13:15:15
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Amanda Blanch | RE Consultant :
Different markets, different expectations.
2026-05-18 13:22:33
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Mike :
I have had listings in the past year that have had as many as 20+ showings in first 3 days on market. It is a bandwidth issue.
2026-04-21 02:54:44
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chrissymb79 :
Yes, and the listing agent having to be at the house while another agent is showing their client the home can definitely be a big turn off to that buyer.
2026-05-19 15:10:24
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Wendall :
Oh heck no! Why????? The buyer’s agent is with the buyer. That is their job
2026-05-17 00:46:39
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Megan :
Having a seller’s agent hovering nearby instantly changes the vibe. When someone is watching or trailing you, it’s so much harder to settle in, explore freely, and picture yourself actually living there.
2026-04-20 23:03:54
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ExperimentallyMe :
I am in IN and I have purchased three homes and have never once had a sellers agent there for a showing unless I went to an open house.
2026-04-21 01:38:52
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karibye18 :
I have never seen the sellers agent at a showing unless it’s an open house. That’s just weird to me and a major turn off as a buyer.
2026-04-20 22:47:19
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Bre :
I don’t want the sellers agent there I want be able to be honest and judge it 😂
2026-05-22 21:35:39
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kazilla101 :
I toured a house last week and the listing agent was there with her work spread out all over the kitchen table. We didn’t feel comfortable talking about the house honestly with our agent bc sound carried in the house… definitely impacted our experience negatively
2026-04-23 17:59:08
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Tracy Dober :
As a 27 year agent, I don’t feel it’s necessary to be at my listings showings. I think if my seller requires that then I usually just sit in my car and let the selling agent know that I am there for any questions they might have. I think buyers can’t be honest when a listing agent is following them around.
2026-04-28 15:16:37
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lgc962 :
as a buyer, I would probably cancel the showing if the listing agent were there. I want to be able to discuss things with my agent in confidence
2026-05-20 05:53:38
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TMan_1985 :
No one wants the sellers agent there. It’s a turn off for buyers. Even in luxury properties.
2026-04-25 11:02:45
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dralligrgyr :
If the seller's agent is present. I'm no longer interested. DON'T BULLY OR PRESSURE ME!
2026-04-24 17:29:26
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Taytay :
Nope. Seller/sellers agent has one goal in mind, sell the house. Buyers agent has finding the right house for the buyer in mind.
2026-04-21 00:47:46
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