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Old 03-10-2016, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by graciegirl View Post
You know I have heard other people say that very same thing. My take is that some neighbors come to look because they are curious, or nosy as you put it, but some will tell others if you have a marketable house, friends or relatives that they would like to live nearby.

AND if you stayed on premise while the house is being shown, than that itself is not helpful to the sale. Most people leave.
You're so right. I'm selling my NY home and since 30,000 people either know me personally or by name, the realtor has strict instructions:

No open houses, by appointment only
Qualified buyers only

Otherwise there would tons of "tourists" and "sightseers" plodding through the house.