Can my real estate agent tell me who he is showing my home to?
Short answer: Yes — but only to a point.
Longer answer: Your agent can tell you general information about who’s coming through your home, but they usually can’t disclose personal or identifying details about the buyers themselves.
Here’s how it works in the real world:
Most agents will happily share things like:
- The type of buyer (first‑time buyer, downsizer, investor)
- Their level of interest
- Feedback about the home
- Whether they’re local or relocating
- How your home compares to others they’ve seen
But what they won’t (and shouldn’t) share are specifics like:
- Names
- Employers
- Financial details
- Anything that could compromise a buyer’s privacy
Real estate agents have a duty to protect both their client’s interests and the privacy of the people viewing the home. So while you won’t get a list of names, you should absolutely expect your agent to keep you in the loop about the quality of the showings, the seriousness of the buyers, and any feedback that helps you position your home better.
If you ever feel like you’re not getting enough information, it’s perfectly okay to ask your agent for more detailed (but still non‑identifying) feedback. A good agent will keep you informed without crossing any ethical lines.