1-3 ONLY, NEVER #4. but I cover rules of engagement before showing properties.

1-3 are acceptable as they are part of the house.  #4 is not as a dresser is personal property.

I do not have buyers rifling through dresser drawers...

I have however showed homes where:
1. There was a HUGE dish of gold rings on the master dresser...

2. There was an open jewelry box of a dozen rolex watches in the master walk in closet...

What are sellers thinking?  That their valuables are safe??

Eve

Yes, number four is a bridge too far.  Kudos to you for lettig her go.

I say all but #4 as long as you close them after opening

Oh, only 1, 2 & 3! I've never had a buyer look in anything that was personal property. That is just creepy!!

Oh for goodness sakes, that is one nosy home buyer that is out of line.  At this point I ask all buyers to do their very best to just look, don't touch.  I know that's a bit over the top but we are trying our best to be mindful of keeping everyone safe.

All but 4.

Dressers are completely inappropriate; the other three might be okay during an ispection perhaps, to check hinges and interior condition. One of my buyers once opened every possible item in an empty home and pestered the homeowner who was finishing packing to leave, only to declare later that she would not consider the property because she didn't even like the driveway... It was the last time I took her out to show houses.

1-3 are okay, but 4 is never okay.

Which of those are real estate?

None of the above during a pandemic - we're VERY strict with our hands off everything rules up here!

Buyers should examine everything having to do with buying...nothing else

Buyers are instructed not to touch anything these days...  Only agents can.  4 is never acceptable unless the house is sold as furnished.  I always set the expectation:  if it doesn't convey at closing, we don't touch it.  

well honestly in my market it depends.  If a home is being sold furnished then #4 could actually happen and be okay.  You want to know the quality of furnishings that remain.  If it's not being sold furnished then stick with 1, 2 and 3.

#4 is a big fat NO. No excuse for that at all. It would also depend what was in the drawer & how she was acting during the showing. 

Buyer might want to know what shelving is in the pantry #2 is fine.

I feel opening closet and cabinets is intrusive and snoopy, but could be done by an inspector when in contract

# 4 is just wrong. 

Setting boundaries before showing: hands to self, do not open or check closed anything, children are a distraction on a showing - get a sitter.

I have stopped a child who sat at computer and started banging with fist on keyboard at an open house in the olden days before covid- "ding! time out!"

#4 is a no-no. The rest are fine.

I have many stories to tell and most don't get told. I just shake my head - people are something else. Opening a dresser drawer is not acceptable.

Fred,

4 is not acceptable.  A

Previewing!  That means does the property meet the essentials of space, layout, and grade of finishing.  During inspection they can probe and prode.
Today is a NO TOUCH showing environment.
The LISTING AGENT is responsible for ensuring the 'hidden' attributes of the home are shown. Hidden storage revealed, hidy rooms opened, incorporated features pointed out, signage to bring the rest such or construction above code in proper places.
NO TOUCH!

2022, MAY present a new reality. But why? I think the premise for 'NO TOUCH' remains valid, it is a PREVIEW.

Number 4 is a deal breaker. Time to part company. All else is fair play.