Most of our alarm systems have teeth around here, we make sure they are in a kennel before entering.

Fortunately, my experience is that I come across alarm systems when showing homes less than 1% of the time... but it is always a bit stressful when they are on.

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®, I usually request sellers to disarm the alarm system when some buyers are visiting the home.

I'm ok with it as long as I have time to disarm the alarm.

I like for a seller to walk me through to actually put in the number with them present. I recently sold a house with an old Key pad, the numbers were small and not lit, it was difficult to see and caused a couple of bad codes to increase that beeping before i got the right one in a couple of times

I really haven't had this issue yet - I get the code, turn it off and turn it on when I leave.

Alarm systems are like a comfort blanket covered in spikes. It provides the owner comfort but hurts at the same time.

I think they should be off during home selling. Sorry, but there are just too many problems & agents that just don't get it.

I had an alarm system at my last home and never used it.... I always detested them and asked the homeowners of my listings to disarm them while the home was on the market....

I have a small bit of anxiety about it. It makes me feel rushed.

Only when I am not told about them. I've only set off one

I definitely harbor a bit of angst when I know I'll be up against an alarm system during my showing travels... There never seems to be any continuity to the systems and I'm not a fan of being at the mercy of the listing agent's instructions.  ;)

Yes, love/hate is about the right description. I always hope I have enough time to locate the key pad, put on my reading glasses, and punch in the numbers... 

Paul S. Henderson, CRS, REALTOR®,  I don't mind them as long as I have the code.  It's easier if they are turned off though.

Hopefully, they are turned off for showings.

Praful Thakkar nailed this one!

I guess it's a preference and it does give some people a peace of mind.

Hmm --- tenant occupied - don't let the dog/cat out(they are escape artists) - if you set off the alarm system you will need to pay the fine -  no need to preview ----  each of these comments in the agent only remarks in the mls - create a certain level of uncomfortableness. However, it seems as if I deal with it.   

I know that 'hope and pray' feeling when showing homes with alarms! There's definitely a bit of angst until you've successfully disarmed it!

Many people in my area are using their cell phones to disarm their systems prior to showings and I'm loving that!

To each their own in the choice. I am not an alarm fan especially when showing property. Sends a nervous message to buyers until they become the owner.

I advise my sellers to consider not arming them during showing times. I have  had alarms screech at me more times than I want to remember. 

I don't mind them as I have them on my house and cabin so I use them all the time.

Paul they don't bother me as I've been using them since my first year in the biz.  And with that said.... my first showing with an alarm bothered me  A LOT as nobody told me there was an alarm and the police showed up. There I am in  high end home surrounded by cops.....gee what kind of job is this!  Looking back it was kinda of funny. The cops were great and my clients bought the house - the next day.

Hate alarms when showing. 

Alarms can be quite traumatic during showings - turning them off, re-alarming and so on. I've had LA's forget to tell me about them or give me bad instructions for turning off.

So long as it's upfront in the MLS and there is a sign on the lockbox, it's never been an issue.  Most sellers either leave them off or will remotely disarm them for the showing or provide a "realtor code".

I have no problem with their use and prefer to have the system armed when entering. The hate comes from agents not providing accurate codes or instruction to properly disarm  them. 

They are stressful as a buyers agent. -Kasey

forewarned is forearmed...literally

Hate.

Will avoid showing that property if possible.

No, 

The are a necessity

Ideally the alarms are off  during showing times when the home is listed. Of course having them on during the evening when there are no showings makes perfect sense. 

I wave at the camera, clearly audible I advise buyer to 'say not a word. enter the code, show the house.

What I don't like is when agents instructions say the disable keypad is in laundry by garage entrance door. Fortunately, I have good instincts regarding where the kitchen is, and the laundry door is often nearby.

Yes

I always request sellers to turn off the alarm..it makes showing so much less stressful! You know someone will set it off you can count on it..one of those anticpated issues to remove from the table!

I always recommend Sellers to turn them off for showings.   I have set a few off.

Hate when showing homes, some times not enough instruction of where to find them.  One was upstainrs in the bedroom,  took to long to find it.

Never a problem. Another reason why I carry a fresh dozen of donuts in my car at all times.

My clients get to see me sprint in alram house showings.