Can a buyers' agent show an apartment/condo without the listing agent present?

[CGab]

Originally Posted by rrah

No, not really. More often it's about the sellers and their special concerns. In some instances there are animals or other special needs, paranoia for one or renters for another, that would give the seller reasons for no lockbox.

I think that's very limited. When we looked at homes we never come across the listing agent being present. Sometimes there were special instructions in the listing though that only seller agents could see. Such as keep the dog in the basement, take shoes off, etc.

[Shoshanarose]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

It can be a matter of geography.

For example, in Chicago, most condo showings require the listing agent or an assistant to unlock the unit. Scheduling an appointment can be a challenging and usually one party ends up waiting for the other to show.

What about in New York City?