I almost never take clients out to look at houses.  I will however take them out to buy their home.   World of difference in setting the expectation and reason for going out . Otherwise you have a very expensive social hobby. 

It depends on their schedule, my schedule, whether they live in town, and what's even available to show. Majority of my clients come to me pre-approved in the first place.

As soon as they are ready to start looking--PROVIDED that they have a clear idea of what they want and where they want it, and there is inventory in their price range that fits that criteria.

Immediately, as soon as I can set up appointments and they are available.

No reason to not get started immediately if they are ready!

ASAP - 

Rose Mary Justice Once I see that they are pre-approved I set up a showing appointment and we go and look at properties.

Right away.

If their intent is to buy in Nov 2017, I don't get the wagon in front of the horse.

I will take them on a orientation ride which will involve looking at a few houses.  About 8 weeks before the lease is to expire, we get to the serious looking. The biggest job is swatting the other agents away.

That means engaging in dual activity  real estate stuff  such as a ride along for CIS Score for similar houses keeps the relationship fresh and loyalty high.

Yep, their excitement is high at that time.

As soon as they are ready to purchase.

It's an ASAP moment.

It depends on mutual timing and their motivation.  

When they want to look.

I take them out same day at times

As soon as they have signed a Buyer Broker Agreement!

When they want it

It depends on their time frame, but if they are getting pre-approved that usually means they are ready to go!

I show them homes even if they haven't applied for a loan.  I've gotten great leads for people that never bought.  It is a great way to learn the inventory without a caravan.

Asap, if they are ready/able/and willing to buy a property now, they are my priority. If they have no idea what and where they want to buy a property, we move slower.. . 

Rose Mary Justice almost immediately. Most pre-approvals are valid for 9- days only.

It is their schedule, but why wait? They know what they can afford, so go find them their perfect home!

As soon as there are relevent homes to show them

ASAP.

As soon as I have that pre qual letter in hand.

As soon as they are ready I will set up a schedule to view homes that meet their criteria.

I have them get pre-approved when they begin showing interest in looking - that way, their search is set according to their lending parameters. When they're ready to look, they're armed with their pre-approvel - no matter when they're ready!

I just had a buyer get pre-approved after moving back to Austin. He told me what he wanted..I knew exactly what he wanted..I took him to the builder home I knew a buyer had walked on because he lost his job. My buyer took one look and bought in on the spot..one showing..one sale!

I do it as soon as possible too. The buyers are usually so excited and raring to go.

That same week.

I get the agency agreement signed at our first meeting, we look up houses together on the MLS, and I say "OK now which 3 do you want to look at tomorrow after you see your lender?".

Rose Mary,

It depends on everyone's schedules and commitments.

Why waste any time? It is a hot market afterall.

As soon as they are ready if I do not already have commitments.

Depends on their schedule.

It depends on when they need to get the home.  One time I had a buyer with a pre-approval letter but didn't need to move (from the apartment) until 4 months. So I showed him some homes for him to get an idea of what he can get for the money. Then we re-group again when it was time to purchase a home.

Hey...grab & go works

I like to start right away. During the time i am waiting, i give the buyer home work to start checking schools and locations to narrow down what they like and dont so we have a head start when we do start to look

How soon can they get into my car?  I have their requirements from the get-go and have already compiled a listing of homes to show them.  I talk with their lender for a verbal on if their desired price range seems good and then once that pre-approval (with full doc review and underwritting) is in, I confirm the price range and we're off to the races!

As soon as they are ready and there are homes available that meet their needs. -Kasey

my peeps who show homes get them out asap.... listings are tough to find... can't hesitate...

No time like the present.

I lost some clients by not staying on top of it. While I am waiting for pre-qual they go with another agent.

It depends on the buyer.

We get out there as soon as possible once they've been pre-approved for a loan!

I go for Preapproved not pre-qual and it depends on the timeline and the market

Sometimes same day, depends on their schedule.

Rose - I would also say immediately, as long as they are ready, willing, and able to buy.

ASAP always!

The same day!

The sooner the better - if I have a letter in hand