In early 2025, the author and her husband experienced a unique trend during their house-hunting journey in Chicago. Unlike previous homebuying experiences, most sellers stayed in their homes while potential buyers toured. This situation made it challenging for buyers to evaluate properties freely. The article explores how this shift goes against the traditional norm of empty homes allowing buyers to assess them candidly and asks real estate experts about what this means for the future of homebuying.
As a buyer, I'd prefer to have the home empty when I'm touring it... I want to be able to speak freely to my agent about the home itself.
The home-selling golden rule of having sellers vacate during showings seems to be changing, resulting in a more uncomfortable experience for buyers.
It's unusual for sellers to stay during showings, and this disruption can hinder potential buyers from fully assessing a property's condition.
The recent trend of sellers remaining in homes during tours could signal a shift in real estate norms that buyers need to adapt to.
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