I am Realtor. It is not uncommon for ladies in my part of the country to wear dressy bermuda length shorts to show a home during the hotter months of the year. Add some nice sandals, a sleeveless blouse and a little jewelry to make the outfit. It is hot in the south, even in September and October. Temps have been in the mid eighties. Vacant homes usually have the air conditioning turned off or set on 80 or more to save electricity. When we show homes we sweat. Better to dress comfortably with a little bit of style !
When I show a home I carry my cell phone, a clipboard with a printout of the listing information, a pen and my electronic key for the lockbox. If someone attacked me or tried to force me to leave, some of that stuff would be on the floor. Other supplies such as contracts, tape measure, flashlight etc. are left in the car.
I remove the key from the lockbox, unlock the door, pocket the key, turn the deadbolt so that it sticks out with the door pulled almost shut. That way, I can make a quick exit without having to struggle with a closed door if I need to. Always, always the cell phone is with me.
Even when a home is vacant, we are expected to call the listing agent or their service to confirm the time we will be showing the home. We never just show up without notice. They will check their showing schedule to be sure that no one else is showing the home at that same time before confirming the appointment.
I turn on all of the lights and ceiling fans and sometimes open the blinds to show off the home at it's best. I turn it all off and close everything before I leave. I would be interested to know if the lights and fans were still on when hubby arrived at the home.
