In real estate, often luxury and well maintained home showings are done by “appointment only”. This means that a house intended for sale puts up a notice saying “Shown by Appointment Only” which would not allow realtors or numerous curious neighbors to just walk in whenever they like. Owners can decide the time and date when their home is available to be shown. The buyer or real estate agents must call the seller prior to coming and set an appointment for the showing. Owners of “Shown By Appointment Only” homes are less worried about their valuables when strangers come to see the home. Such listings are common in larger buildings with many apartments where owners are mostly working professionals who might be unavailable to show their homes at any time of the day.