And That’s It (Until Next June) For 8-9 p.m. Showings

One Showing — or Two?

If Sellers were OK with it — and Realtors’ “smart” keys worked then — it would be possible to show homes in late June in Minnesota between 9 and 10 p.m.

After all, the sun sets after 9 p.m. on June 21, and twilight lingers almost till ten.

Unfortunately (or maybe not for tired Realtors and homeowners), smart keys automatically time out after 9 p.m., making such showings a “no go.”

Late(r) Summer

Fast forward to late August, and sundown is now just after 8 p.m.

Which means my advice to would-be Buyers is to look no later than 7 to 8 p.m.

If they like the home, they’re just going to have to double back to see it during full daylight, when it’s possible to assess the exterior, yard, and neighboring homes — not to mention how the interior looks during daylight.

So, why not just save time — and a showing — and see the home during daylight the first time?

P.S.:  I actually prefer to show homes on cloudy days rather than sunny ones.

Even dark homes look good (OK, better) on especially sunny days.



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