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Viewing

Meaning in real estate, with examples

/ˈvjuːɪŋ/nounCore term

In real estate, viewing means: A planned visit to a property by someone who may want to buy or rent it, usually with the agent or the owner present.

In Turkish: yer gösterme, evi gezme, mülk ziyareti

How it is used

British English says viewing; American English usually says showing. You book, arrange or schedule a viewing, and a popular home may have back-to-back viewings. Agents usually ask for feedback after each viewing.

Example sentences

  1. I've booked a viewing for Saturday at eleven o'clock.

  2. After the second viewing, the couple decided to make an offer.

Common collocations

  • book a viewing
  • arrange a viewing
  • second viewing
  • virtual viewing
  • viewing feedback
  • open houseA set time, often at the weekend, when a property for sale is open for anyone interested to walk in and look around without booking.
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • virtual tourAn online walk-through of a property using video or 360-degree photos, so people can look around without visiting in person.
  • offerThe price a buyer formally proposes to pay for a property, often with conditions such as a completion date or a successful inspection.

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