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.