If you have pets that bite, plants that are illegal, or a roommate who is a lizard (metaphorically or literally), you might need to supervise. Landlords have been known to pocket small pets or “accidentally” open your sock drawer. But even then, just perch in the kitchen with a laptop and a “don’t touch me” aura. Whatever you do, don’t offer commentary like, “That lamp was a gift from my ex—it has bad vibes.” People will either laugh or run, and neither helps you get your security deposit back.
The Art of the “Dignified Departure”
To leave gracefully, you need a plan. First, hide your valuables because showing times are also prime time for “inspection theft.” Second, take your garbage out—nothing says “I have my life together” like a pile of spaghetti wrappers and a lonely carrot. Then, set a timer for exactly 30 minutes after the showing starts. That’s the sweet spot when people have stopped opening your medicine cabinet but haven’t started testing your couch for stains. You return, they’re gone, and your apartment smells like freedom and faint human disappointment.
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