That is the question!  Several of my property owners and lots of sellers are renting their property that they are trying to sell now or renewing a lease for a 2nd or 3rd year.  It is easier on the finances and at some level comforting to have steady rental income and great tenants that pay on time but if you are not making any profit and in some cases loosing money each month; you may really want to sell your property especially if your monthly payment, taxes and insurance is increasing annually and you don’t have the time or will to be a landlord.  As an agent sometimes we have to show properties where a tenant(s) may occupy the premises.  Most tenants have certain restrictions when we are allowed to show giving us specific days and times.  It is just as important to have a respectful and professional relationship with the tenant like you would with the seller.  If the property would be vacant otherwise sometimes it works to the seller’s advantage if the lessee is still occupying the property since they have appealing furniture therefore it is automatically staged for a buyer to envision themselves living there.  Although most tenants don’t like to have to deal with their landlord’s agent and selling accommodations, I think the time usually comes when the tenant is looking for something like to extend or get out of the lease early and the landlord may be more apt to bend and conceed to what the tenant may want if the they were willing to work with them.  It is always best to make sure you iron out any details like this in nature prior to extending a lease.  For instance, if you renew the lease for any extended time and you may want to sell it during this time and it is wise to work out any showing agreement beforehand so you are both on the same page.   This detail may be as simple as adding the verbiage to the addendum or to the lease.  You don’t want to miss the best time of year to be showing your property for sale.  If you are buying or selling in Miami call me at 305-807-9199.