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Can I ask that people wear no shoes during showings?

I have small kids and we don't wear shoes in the house. I also don't want someone tracking in dirt and then someone else coming later and thinking our house is dirty. How do I politely ask that people not wear shoes during showings?

Asked by Tiffany | Chicago, IL| 07-11-2023| 1,676 views|Selling|Updated 2 years ago

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Josephine & Raj Sharma

Legacy Homes Realty · Lake Elsinore, CA

(150 reviews)
Absolutely, you can request that people remove their shoes during showings of your property.
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08-23-2023 (2 years ago)··
Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group · Fort Myers, FL

(13 reviews)
Yes. Many sellers request shoes off or provide shoe covers at the door.
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01-23-2026 (3 months ago)··
Chris Yochum

Dickson Realty · Reno, NV

(24 reviews)
This is very common and not an issue. Simply just post a sign near or on the door that says "please remove your shoes or wear shoe covers." You will want to provide shoe covers.
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07-12-2023 (2 years ago)··
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Joanne Patience

Iron Valley Real Estate North Florida · Yulee, FL

(5 reviews)
Absolutely! Have your agent note the request in the showing requests. You can have booties/shoe covers and a sign at the front door asking that shoes be removed or wear booties.
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07-13-2023 (2 years ago)··
Kristina TickleNovice3 Answers
Kristina Tickle

eXp, Realty · Memphis, TN

(10 reviews)
You can absolutely ask people not to wear shoes. Just post a sign near the door with a box of shoe covers. They sell boxes that actually say please remove shoes on Amazon and you can buy shoe covers as well.
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07-26-2023 (2 years ago)··
Nick WenderlichNovice2 Answers
Nick Wenderlich

Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester · Rochester, NY

(74 reviews)
Absolutely you can! We ask every person to as it shows respect for the peoples home.
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07-12-2023 (2 years ago)··
Joseph SingsheimNovice2 Answers
Joseph Singsheim

Reliance Real Estate Team of Keller Williams Realty · New Berlin, WI

(32 reviews)
This is very common. Post a sign near or on the door that says "Please remove your shoes or wear shoe covers." Provide shoe covers in a basket at the front door
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