We've blogged about coolers and a child's box for showings, but what else is in your showing kit?
- Cell Phone. My Palm Treo is a must - not only for communication, but because it if my lockbox "key" with its infrared beam that talks to the lockbox. It also has a calculator, a mortgage calculator, a still camera, a short video record, a microphone for notes, and a TO DO list.
- Digital Camera. Pocket sized preferred. The phone camera can be used in a pinch, but for the quality photos you want to give to the buyer, use one with good resolution and a wide angle lens.
- Electronic measuring device - for answering questions like how big is this room? or how high is the ceiling?
- Small measuring tape - to determine whether a particular piece of furniture fits in the room.
- Compass - a little 1" is fine, but often someone wants to know what direction they're facing from a porch.
- Pen or pencil - to sign in or to let the buyer make notes
- Small notepad - business card size works well - you may want to leave a note for the seller or agent
What else do you carry in your showing kit?
I like the compass idea. I carry spare flat shoes and boots in the trunk for new construction and vacant land.