But not when showing a house. Shut off the radio and television they distract. Let the salesman and the buyer talk, free of such disturbances. Love me, love my dog does not apply in house selling. Keep pets out of the way preferably out of the house.
Silence is golden.
Be courteous but do not force conversation with the prospect. He is there to inspect your house not to pay a social call. Be it ever so humble. Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in.