Which activity is typically performed when preparing for a property showing?

• A. Re-qualify if necessary
• B. Modify listing price
• C. Print brochures
• D. Prepare a loan commitment

Answer: (A)

Before a showing, the focus is on ensuring that the prospective buyer is still financially capable and ready to act. Re-qualifying if necessary means confirming the buyer’s qualification or current pre-approval status to buy the property. This step helps avoid showing the home to someone who cannot actually close, saving time for both the seller and agent and keeping the process efficient. If a buyer’s situation or lending status has changed since the initial qualification, re-qualifying ensures that any subsequent negotiations are grounded in reality.

Printing brochures, while helpful as a marketing support, is not a core activity tied to preparing for a specific showing. Modifying the listing price is a strategic decision related to market conditions and overall listing strategy, not a routine pre-showing step. Preparing a loan commitment is something the lender does, not the listing agent or seller, and isn’t typically part of the showing preparation process.