Open homes & individual viewings
Information to exchange
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Conduct access arrangements
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Ensure that a key is available for inspections and viewings
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Security system must be deactivated for inspections and viewings
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Risks of an open for inspection – remove valuable things and check the policies with your insurer
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Inspection and enquiry volume
Forms and documents
If the property is tenanted:
- Get permission for each viewing from the tenant to conduct a viewing, if the tenant(s) does not grant permission:
– We serve the RTA Form 9 (entry notice) to the tenant, for individual viewings (at least 24h notice for each individual viewing + forward a copy of the Form to the renting agent) -
We need to get written permission from the tenant to conduct open houses/open for inspections, we complete and serve the tenant consent form (open houses/open for inspections can only be conducted, if the tenant(s) agrees, tenant must not agree)
Actions Seller
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It is generally prefered that the seller, does not take part at the open for inspections (more comfort for “the buyer”)
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Make sure the property is clean, safe and prepared for the inspections and viewings (light and temperature is also important)
At the agency
- Prepare and conduct all appointments for the viewings and inspections
- List the property on all agreed marketing options (online platforms, social media, newspaper..)
- Contact potential buyers
- Get in contact with the body corporate secretary or manager
- Order disclosure statement and community management statement (CMS) if applicable
- Prepare the sales contract of the property