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Otherme
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
bizarre and very rude IMO
when we were at the inspection for our house, i politely asked the seller if i could use the bathroom (we had already been there an hour and it was going to be a while longer)
Even though we were buying the house, i felt totally weird asking to use their toilet 
I would never have thought to use their furniture or to just make myself at home though.. that's just really presumptuous of someone!
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by maybesoon
Posted by jgl
Posted by maybesoon
A couple of times I let DS play with the toys to keep him quiet , I personally don't think it's a big deal everything was put back. everytime we walk in to a toy room, I'm like ohhhhhhhhh here we goooooo bc he will have a fit if I don't put him down.
I wouldn't mind if it were the other way around and the kids were playing w/ My DS toys, but I'm a softee and don't like to say no to any kid
I wouldn't want my realtor to say anything, just sell the place!
Sooo rude IMO
Im sorry but if you are bringing your child, bring him his own toy to play with. I dont want your kids germs on my kids stuff. ( you putting them back is even worse bc i dont know to wash them)
IMO it is important to teach children that they need to respect other peoples things and that they cant play with whatever they want.
Hope you don't live in syosset my germy kid may have touched your toys
ETS we were there for a long time to sign and fill out paperwork (which we didn't expect to be)
There is nothing funny about this...its RUDE!!!
I don't want your child touching my things...it is YOUR responsibility as a parent to occupy your child in a situation like this.
I will never understand people like you - who find it funny that your child has no respect for others property because you couldn't be bothered to teach him otherwise.
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jgl
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by My3girlsMylife
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I would think that people would be respectful but some people are just rude. I think it puts the agent in a tough spot since they want to make the sale.
ITA ! People would bring their dogs in , but I had to end that b/c my dd has allergies to animals that trigger her asthma
seriously? what is wrong with people. Why would that ever be okay? Im a huge animal lover but my pets stay home!
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fabrichick
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
When we were showing our studio, I had special towels and mat for the bathroom b/c I was so grossed out after the 1st open house. I had to clean the bathroom afterwards and would put the towels in the laundry or in a bag. There was dirt on ppls shoes and the broker would use the bathroom as well.
I would never in a million yrs have my kids (if I had any) go play with another kids toys or go lay on someone's bed...very strange.
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by BriBri2u
Posted by maybesoon
Posted by jgl
Posted by maybesoon
A couple of times I let DS play with the toys to keep him quiet , I personally don't think it's a big deal everything was put back. everytime we walk in to a toy room, I'm like ohhhhhhhhh here we goooooo bc he will have a fit if I don't put him down.
I wouldn't mind if it were the other way around and the kids were playing w/ My DS toys, but I'm a softee and don't like to say no to any kid
I wouldn't want my realtor to say anything, just sell the place!
Sooo rude IMO
Im sorry but if you are bringing your child, bring him his own toy to play with. I dont want your kids germs on my kids stuff. ( you putting them back is even worse bc i dont know to wash them)
IMO it is important to teach children that they need to respect other peoples things and that they cant play with whatever they want.
Hope you don't live in syosset my germy kid may have touched your toys
ETS we were there for a long time to sign and fill out paperwork (which we didn't expect to be)
There is nothing funny about this...its RUDE!!!
I don't want your child touching my things...it is YOUR responsibility as a parent to occupy your child in a situation like this.
I will never understand people like you - who find it funny that your child has no respect for others property because you couldn't be bothered to teach him otherwise.
right on!!!!!
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Juliet
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Okay, let's go the reverse.
How would you feel if you went to see house and the homeowner asked you to take off your shoes???? And you were wearing sandals (i.e.) no socks? Weird?
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MrsRbk
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by Juliet
Okay, let's go the reverse.
How would you feel if you went to see house and the homeowner asked you to take off your shoes???? And you were wearing sandals (i.e.) no socks? Weird?
When DH and I were househunting, there was MANY houses that the homeowner requested this.
I never thought anything of it.
As to the OP's original question, yes, I find it extreamly rude.
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| Posted 9/9/10 8:30 PM |
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randella
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
If another child played with DD's toys I would be ******. If someone sits on a piece of furniture, well-- that's gonna happen probably.
We also had a no shoe rule when people came to look... I think most people understood our request and obliged.
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rose825
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
I would never let my DS play with toys, but after we made an offer and were there for extended periods, like the inspection, I did turn on the TV to keep my toddler occupied.
I hope they didnt mind
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| Posted 9/9/10 9:26 PM |
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Charly
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
I see both sides as a buyer and a seller with 2 young children. We've been in houses and generally I am very strict and don't allow them to touch anything, however one time this house had this fabulous play room and they just walked around and wanted to see all the stuff. They weren't really playing with it, but my son did pick up an Elmo doll but I immediately made him put it back.
I recently had a couple with 2 small children come to my house (which is for sale.) I left when they got here, but quickly realized I forgot my keys. I ran back in, apologized for walking in and noticed their kids playing in my playroom. While I don't like it and would prefer it not to happen, I didn't get annoyed or angry - maybe because they put everything back and were just being curious. However one of their children apparently got sick in my bathroom. That's angered me more - keep your vomitting kid home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I totally agree children need to learn to respect other peoples things, they are just young children and will be excited and curious when seeing toys. Shame on the parents for allowing it to go too far and leave it a mess, but I see how excited my kids get and while I don't let them - I kinda understand.
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| Posted 9/9/10 9:57 PM |
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bella
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
don't think it's appropriate at all. I sold my house a few months back and would have definitely said something if things were being touched, used, etc. During our open houses I fairly confidennt my realtor NEVER would have allowed it either..
While looking at homes, I would have no issue abiding by a sellers request to remove my shoes, not a big deal to me, it's their home.
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| Posted 9/9/10 10:16 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
My home isn't for sale but, I have gone to look at TONS of homes with my DS that have had very enticing toys and I have not and would not ever let him touch anything! I think it is very rude. Most of the brokers showing homes I have seen are very on top of you when you viewthe house and I can't see them letting this happen.
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Goldi0218
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
What ever happened to
"That is not yours, no touching?"
I don't let Abby play with toys in stores, I sure as heck didn't allow it when we were house hunting and brought her with us. If you don't think your child could resist the temptation of touching, leave them home. It also makes house hunting that much easier and it certainly goes faster too. We saw more than twice as many houses without her than we did with her.
As parents, we need to think in advance. I avoid certain places with Abby knowing that managing her would be a project.
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Yes rude and to let your child play with another unknown child's toys....very rude.
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Sparkyandang
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by MrsRbk
Posted by Juliet
Okay, let's go the reverse.
How would you feel if you went to see house and the homeowner asked you to take off your shoes???? And you were wearing sandals (i.e.) no socks? Weird?
When DH and I were househunting, there was MANY houses that the homeowner requested this.
I never thought anything of it.
As to the OP's original question, yes, I find it extreamly rude.
Agreed on both counts.
It's still their house and I respect their wishes while it's still their home.
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lbride
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
That would bug me... what if they kid was sick and was putting toys in its mouth??
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
for the record, I dont think the people who just let their DC touch toys are inherently rude, nor do I think they are bad parents, who need to be scolded and condemned.
I was p!ssed at the mess that was made, not that a little kid touch some toys. Its not like they wiped their @ss with my good towels, a little kid touched some toys, no harm done, I dont think anyway. 
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sunnyflies
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
First of all, I wouldn't want my kids touching someone else's possibly dirty or germ-y toys, secondly, I wouldn't allow them to touch or move other people's things because an open house is a showing for sale not an invitation to a social occasion. As a former broker myself, I would never allow people to handle other people's possessions because things could get broken or stolen. Most people do not, they have better manners than that and know better, but a few of the denser ones needed to be gently reminded not to handle personal objects. I saw nothing wrong in serious buyers lingering in a home to absorb its details or quality of light while they discussed it, and that might include us perching on chairs and couches as we talked about the property's merits, how the buyers might use it or any renovations that could be made after they bought it. I always made sure cushions were patted back into shape before we left.
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Elizabeth
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
I personally dont want to sit on anyone's couch or touch their stuff. I wouldn't want my kids playing with their stuff. But if you are selling a house and leaving the stuff out, especially toys, there certainly has to be an expectation that it will be touched by people. Not that they should be doing so, but that it will happen. I just don't think people in general are going to all keep their hands to themselves, especially someone who is coming in with young children, is looking at a house and could be preoccupied (even momentarily..yes it happens...I find it hard to believe everyone has perfectly behaved kids and/or someone to watch their kids endlessly) and their kid grabs a tempting toy. I don't think it makes everyone horrible parents who have no parenting skills or ability to control their own children. That's a bit extreme. I also kind of find it hard to believe that everyone has an expectation that every realtor would be policing every client, especially at an open house, so they are touching nothing. When selling a house, of course it's impossible to put everything away considering people are looking at everything unlike when you are having visitors, but to leave a ton of toys out and be shocked that anyone in the general public might let their child touch or play with one of the toys is unrealistic. I think it's worse to sit on someone's couch and relax honestly even if it's just to get a feel for the place. I don't want your azz sitting on my furniture. Worse than using someone's toilet IMO. You can get in there with rubber gloves and a toilet brush but someone sitting on your couch with their greasy pants, stank azz, possibly farting and stuff...that's more disgusting to me. I kind of expect kids to be disgusting and would find a way to put away anything that is breakable or cannot be easily cleaned. Even if it meant bringing that stuff to someone else's house, purchasing storage bins or whatever...
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maybesoon
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by Mushesgirl
Posted by BriBri2u
Posted by maybesoon
Posted by jgl
Posted by maybesoon
A couple of times I let DS play with the toys to keep him quiet , I personally don't think it's a big deal everything was put back. everytime we walk in to a toy room, I'm like ohhhhhhhhh here we goooooo bc he will have a fit if I don't put him down.
I wouldn't mind if it were the other way around and the kids were playing w/ My DS toys, but I'm a softee and don't like to say no to any kid
I wouldn't want my realtor to say anything, just sell the place!
Sooo rude IMO
Im sorry but if you are bringing your child, bring him his own toy to play with. I dont want your kids germs on my kids stuff. ( you putting them back is even worse bc i dont know to wash them)
IMO it is important to teach children that they need to respect other peoples things and that they cant play with whatever they want.
Hope you don't live in syosset my germy kid may have touched your toys
ETS we were there for a long time to sign and fill out paperwork (which we didn't expect to be)
There is nothing funny about this...its RUDE!!!
I don't want your child touching my things...it is YOUR responsibility as a parent to occupy your child in a situation like this.
I will never understand people like you - who find it funny that your child has no respect for others property because you couldn't be bothered to teach him otherwise.
right on!!!!!
no respect for others property?? you must be joking, he was 20 months old and it's a toy for Goodness sake! I laugh bc its funny ppl get mad over silly things. and please get a CLUE before calling my parenting into question. you have no idea what kind of parents DH and I are. I have been to open houses where other children were playing with toys so I think it happens more than you would like to believe. we looked at many homes and sometimes there is noone to watch the baby so we bring him
and no agent would say anything , they are trying to make a sale
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I teach my DS every minute of the day life lessons, and if he wants to play with a toy he absolutely can , kids will be kids. your comment is a joke and I hope your kids are good and stare at the wall and don't bother you for toys
I won't be looking at this thread anymore bc I'm aggravated over stupidity right now
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sometimesmommy
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by Elizabeth
I personally dont want to sit on anyone's couch or touch their stuff. I wouldn't want my kids playing with their stuff. But if you are selling a house and leaving the stuff out, especially toys, there certainly has to be an expectation that it will be touched by people. Not that they should be doing so, but that it will happen. I just don't think people in general are going to all keep their hands to themselves, especially someone who is coming in with young children, is looking at a house and could be preoccupied (even momentarily..yes it happens...I find it hard to believe everyone has perfectly behaved kids and/or someone to watch their kids endlessly) and their kid grabs a tempting toy. I don't think it makes everyone horrible parents who have no parenting skills or ability to control their own children. That's a bit extreme. I also kind of find it hard to believe that everyone has an expectation that every realtor would be policing every client, especially at an open house, so they are touching nothing. When selling a house, of course it's impossible to put everything away considering people are looking at everything unlike when you are having visitors, but to leave a ton of toys out and be shocked that anyone in the general public might let their child touch or play with one of the toys is unrealistic. I think it's worse to sit on someone's couch and relax honestly even if it's just to get a feel for the place. I don't want your azz sitting on my furniture. Worse than using someone's toilet IMO. You can get in there with rubber gloves and a toilet brush but someone sitting on your couch with their greasy pants, stank azz, possibly farting and stuff...that's more disgusting to me. I kind of expect kids to be disgusting and would find a way to put away anything that is breakable or cannot be easily cleaned. Even if it meant bringing that stuff to someone else's house, purchasing storage bins or whatever...
I agree word for word.
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I did not mean to start drama. I just agree if you aren't there to buy the furniture or the toys, you should not be using them.
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sometimesmommy
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
Posted by Househunter2010
I did not mean to start drama. I just agree if you aren't there to buy the furniture or the toys, you should not be using them.
You didnt start drama. I think some comments became personalized so you did no harm.
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LINewbie
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
It's like on hosue hunters and such where people will sit in bathtubs with their shoes on 
On this one ep, a girl sat down on a chair Indian style, so her dirty shoes were on the seat/sides of the chair!
Have some respect for other peoples things.
Posted by Juliet
Okay, let's go the reverse.
How would you feel if you went to see house and the homeowner asked you to take off your shoes???? And you were wearing sandals (i.e.) no socks? Weird?
It is pretty much expected that some homeowners want you take off your shoes, so I always wore socks. But if not then just walk around barefoot, so what?
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summerBaby10
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Re: Rude or not - when a house is for sale...people "using" your possessions?
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