Preparing & Managing Your Showings

Preparing & Managing Your Showings

Every showing is an opportunity. How your home looks, feels, and is presented to buyers directly affects the offers you receive. Here is how we handle it.

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4.988 reviews5.016 reviewsSee a showing day

$435,000Median sale price
28Median days to sell
97.4%Sale to asking price
15,509Homes sold in six months
15,509 closed sales in the last six months, LVR, as of October 13, 2026
Showing day

What happens on a showing day?

A request comes in, you confirm, you head out, and we send you the buyer's feedback within a day.

  1. A request comes in

    A buyer's agent asks for a time through our scheduling system.

  2. You confirm

    You confirm once, and your notice and blackout rules apply on their own.

  3. Get it ready

    Lights on, blinds open, counters clear, the house cool, pets out.

  4. Leave the house

    Buyers stay longer and speak more freely when the seller is out.

  5. The showing

    Most private showings run 30 to 60 minutes, opened by a lockbox that records each visit.

  6. Feedback within 24 hours

    We call the buyer's agent and send you what we hear, good or bad.

Have a rule for showings? Tell Truman once and it applies to every request.

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Showings

How do showings work when you sell with us?

Buyer agents request a time through our scheduling system, you confirm, and we coordinate everything else.

Centralized scheduling

All requests go through our system.

Feedback within 24 hours

We contact every buyer's agent after the showing and share what we hear with you, good or bad.

Your rules, applied every time

Minimum notice, blackout windows, lockbox vs. accompanied: set your preferences once and they apply to every single showing automatically.

Activity reporting

You always know how many showings you have had, what buyers said, and how activity compares to similar listings in your neighborhood.

The preparation checklist

How do you get your home ready for a showing?

Light, space, a clean smell, a cool house, no pets, and a tidy front. Run this list before every showing, not just the first one.

Lighting

Bright reads as bigger.

  • Turn on every light in the home
  • Open all blinds and curtains
  • Replace any burned-out bulbs beforehand
Declutter and depersonalize

Buyers need to picture their own things in the space.

  • Clear countertops in kitchen and baths
  • Remove family photos and personal items
  • Tuck away daily-use clutter
Scent and air

Smell is the first thing a buyer notices at the door.

  • Air out the home 30 minutes before
  • No strong cooking or pet odors
  • Subtle neutral scent only, nothing heavy
  • Empty and clean all trash cans
Temperature and comfort

A cool home signals care in Las Vegas heat, and a warm one feels welcoming in winter.

  • Set the thermostat to a comfortable 70 to 72 degrees
  • Leave it set, even when the house is empty, during summer months
  • Turn on ceiling fans in main rooms
Pets

Not all buyers are animal lovers.

  • Remove pets from the home entirely
  • Put away bowls, beds, crates, and toys
  • Clean litter boxes and outdoor areas
Curb appeal and the backyard

Buyers judge the home before they reach the door, and the backyard is half the sale here.

  • Sweep the entry, driveway, and walkway
  • Move cars out of the driveway
  • Clean the front door and entry light
  • Pool clean and blue, patio furniture set out
Valuables and security

Many people walk through a listed home.

  • Lock up jewelry, cash, and small electronics
  • Put prescriptions and mail out of sight
  • Tell us about cameras and video doorbells so we can note them

Getting ready to list? Some prep pays you back and some does not.

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Your seller portal

How do you follow your showings?

Every showing and what the buyer's agent said lands in your portal, usually by the next day.

  • Each showing, with its day, time, and type
  • Buyer feedback, good or bad, nothing filtered
  • Each step of escrow once an offer is accepted
Showings

What kinds of showings will buyers ask for?

Most buyers see your home in a private showing with their agent, and we add broker previews and open houses where they help.

Private showing

A buyer and their agent visit your home at a scheduled time, typically 30 to 60 minutes.

Broker preview

An early showing for local buyer's agents before or just after going active on the MLS.

Open house

A scheduled window, typically a weekend afternoon, where any buyer can walk through without an appointment.

Video and virtual tours

Many Las Vegas buyers are relocating from out of state and see the home first on video or a 3D tour.

Many buyers see your home first on video. The photos and tour are your first showing.

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Just sold

Which Las Vegas homes sold lately?

These are the 12 newest closed sales in the Las Vegas area, with their real listing photos. Homes there sold for a median of $435,000 over the last six months.

Where would yours land? Your range starts from the sales most like your home.

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Reviews

What do sellers say?

4.988 reviews5.016 reviews

From our very first meeting, Truman was incredibly thorough. Selling a home is a complex, often overwhelming process, but he took the time to break down every…
Seller, Lone MountainFebruary 2026on Zillow
It is my pleasure to give Truman Fleming and VIPHomes the best possible ratings and review! He was fantastic!
Seller, Angel ParkJune 2023on Zillow
Truman Fleming is the BEST realtor in town!! He’ll go above and beyond just to help you! Very hardworking person, responds quickly and very professional!
Seller, Las VegasNovember 2021on Zillow
Truman got us our first home , very knowledgeable of the area and treated us like family. He worked around the clock for us.
Seller, SummerlinJuly 2021on Zillow
About 2 years ago I got in touch with Saul regarding selling my condos. Saul never forget me, and he got the job done in record time once I decided to sell.
Seller, 89128August 2020on Zillow

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Questions

What do sellers ask about showings?

Do I need to leave during showings?

Yes, and this is important. Buyers move faster, speak more freely, and stay longer when the seller is not present. Even a well-intentioned seller can unintentionally say something that hurts negotiations. Plan to be out for the duration of every showing, including open houses.

How much notice will I get before a showing?

You set the minimum. Most sellers require one to two hours notice, which covers the majority of requests without turning away motivated buyers. We recommend keeping the notice window short: the more flexible you are, the more showings you get. We can also set a true minimum so you are never caught off guard.

Can I decline a showing request?

Yes. You are never required to accept a showing. That said, declined showings mean missed opportunities, and in a competitive market, the buyer you declined may have been your best offer. We always try to reschedule declined requests rather than lose them entirely.

Will an agent be present at every showing?

For most showings, the buyer's agent accompanies their client and access is provided through a secure electronic lockbox that records who opened it and when. For open houses and broker previews, one of our agents is always on-site. If you prefer accompanied showings for every visit, we can arrange that; just let us know during the listing strategy session.

How soon should I be show-ready after listing?

Immediately. The first week on market is the most active: buyers who have been waiting for new inventory move fast. If your home is not show-ready on day one, you are missing the window when interest is highest and competition among buyers is greatest. We build the prep timeline into our listing launch process so you are never scrambling.

How many showings should I expect?

It depends on price, location, and season. A well-priced home gets most of its showings in the first one to two weeks. If showings are slow, it usually points to price or photos, and we will tell you which.

How do showings work when you sell with us?

Buyer agents request a time through our scheduling system, you confirm, and we coordinate everything else. You never have to field those calls yourself.

Once your home is listed, showing requests come through a centralized scheduling system. We review every request, confirm with you based on your availability preferences, and coordinate directly with the buyer's agent.

After each showing, we follow up with the buyer's agent within 24 hours for feedback. That feedback shapes strategy: if multiple buyers are saying the same thing, we use it. If a showing generates serious interest, we move quickly.

You set the parameters. Minimum notice, blackout windows, pet or security preferences: we build your showing instructions once and apply them to every request.

Centralized scheduling

All requests go through our system. You get notified, confirm once, and we handle the rest, with no back-and-forth with buyer agents.

Feedback within 24 hours

We contact every buyer's agent after the showing and share what we hear with you, good or bad. Nothing gets filtered out.

Your rules, applied every time

Minimum notice, blackout windows, lockbox vs. accompanied: set your preferences once and they apply to every single showing automatically.

Activity reporting

You always know how many showings you have had, what buyers said, and how activity compares to similar listings in your neighborhood.

What kinds of showings will buyers ask for?

Most buyers see your home in a private showing with their agent, and we add broker previews and open houses where they help. Each type serves a different purpose in the selling process, and we use them strategically.

Private showing

A buyer and their agent visit your home at a scheduled time, typically 30 to 60 minutes. This is the most common showing type and the highest-quality interaction. The buyer is serious enough to schedule it, so preparation matters most here.

Broker preview

An early showing for local buyer's agents before or just after going active on the MLS. This builds agent awareness and can generate word-of-mouth with buyers who are not yet active in a portal search. We schedule these strategically on new listings.

Open house

A scheduled window, typically a weekend afternoon, where any buyer can walk through without an appointment. Open houses work well for generating activity on new listings and reaching buyers who are casually browsing. We handle setup, signage, and follow-up. In gated communities, we arrange gate access with the HOA ahead of time.

Video and virtual tours

Many Las Vegas buyers are relocating from out of state and see the home first on video or a 3D tour. That makes your photos and tour your first showing, which is why the marketing goes live complete on day one.

What should you do during and after a showing?

Leave the house, stay off the property, and let us collect the feedback. Buyers move faster, speak more freely, and stay longer when the seller is not present.

Do not chat with buyers in the driveway, at the mailbox, or on a neighborhood app, and do not discuss your timeline, why you are moving, or what price you would take. Even a well-intentioned seller can unintentionally say something that hurts negotiations.

When you come home, walk through: check that doors are locked, lights are as you want them, and pets and pool gates are secure. Then watch for our feedback summary, usually by the next day.

Let's talk

Questions about selling?

Tell us what you are after and we will reply the same day with real answers, not a drip campaign.

Prefer to talk? Reach Truman directly(702) 766-8440Call or text any time. Same day replies.

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