1,661,936
As you've probably seen/ heard I don't do open houses at all.
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
400,356
I want as many eyes on my listings as possible, so I host open house unless the seller doesn't want it.
I host open house at fall down fixer listings, amazingly beautiful listings and everything in between.
There's a chair for every butt and every listing is perfect for someone.
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
-
Renee Paray
Blue Bell, PA
4,572,339
Hi Debbie -- I believe in open houses as part of a marketing strategy.
As in life, there are exceptions but they are rare. I like to introduce a property to the market with a longer than usual open house and make it an event with both online/offline marketing. Lots of directional signs. Typically the response is pretty strong and there are often people waiting as if it is a sale at a store.
I know there are many in this forum that don't believe open houses work and as we all know -- there are many ways to be successful in real estate. We need to do what works best for us and our clients.
-
Jill Murty, Realtor - ...
Laguna Niguel, CA
5,583,278
an open house is most successful when the property first hits the market.... there is urgency to see it, in a seller's market....
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,771,867
I do not do many any more Debbie but I have a client who is requesting an open so I will be doing one this Sunday at a 3 br 2 bath ranch house I have had listed for about 120 days.
To answer your question, this home needs traffic.
-
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,071,489
2,885
Look at the neighborhood turn around/subdivision actvity, property location, gated/not gated, listing price, days on the market, etc.
699,277
175,614
Location and price. Is it in Central Tucson (my main area of expertise)?
4,800,082
Good question, Debbie.
Easy to gain access is my number 1 priority. Meaning a way to get into a gate if a gated community and not down the end of a one way dead-end street in a poor neighborhood.
7,836,419
There will be multiple open houses in our neighborhood this weekend. Pristine condition is what will set them apart for the most immediate offers. Premium prices are common and premium condition is expected.
4,319,419
Debbie Reynolds - condition of the home and efforts the seller is willing to take to make is 'SHOW READY' (thanks Paula McDonald for this term.)
Not to mention the pricing part - if it is way off, no point eating those cookies yourself you prepared for guest....!
443,220
Condition of the home and location. Some locations just get more traffic going by...
292,685
I am not a fan of open houses. I think agents can arrange to show on the weekends on their own. If they are working with a buyer they will show my listing. It used to be a benefit to the Listing agent to do open houses and pick up a new buyer but those days are pretty much gone. Everyone knows or is working with someone these days. So no need to do an open house. I will do a broker open if necessary.
61,641
I always start out with a open house and have the first 2 opens on the first two weekends as soon as the home is listed (provided the seller is onboard). After this time, it is up to the seller, but I like to do at least 1/month to keep the property active.
1,153,794
It's going to need the look, the view and great condition for starters, after that the Seller's willingness & pricing will determine worthiness.
4,882,680
4,334,158
Only when the seller wants them! We don't need to get future buyers from these as we have our plates full already...
979,496
Debbie - I am like Larry Johnston and I leave it up to the seller. I typically do not do open houses, but if they want them, I will for my clients.
1,239,901
1,683,912
It's whether or not the seller wants one or not. If the Seller wants an open house, then we will have an open house, as we work for them.
969,888
459,182