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Susan Emo
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No,  and I don't even like my For Sale or Sold signs being out on the 31st.  Too many goblins out for mischief making!

Oct 16, 2015 01:36 AM
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Debbie Gartner
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If I were a realtor, no I would NEVER do that.  Too dangerous, too much liability.  And, I would guess very low turn out...among real buyers.

Oct 16, 2015 01:38 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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I don't do open houses, but if I did I wouldn't do it on Halloween. I stay at home and hand out treats to gazillions of kids in my neighborhood.

Oct 16, 2015 03:24 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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Vera -- interesting question -- I'm assuming you mean the day of Halloween and I don't recall if I have(or haven't).   Could be a fun time but not so sure about how many real buyers come out in costume.  

Oct 16, 2015 01:45 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
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A good of a reason as any. Could be a fun theme if you plan it right. Come to my open house, not using a REALTOR® is spooky.

Oct 16, 2015 01:33 AM
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Sam Shueh
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I will not host an open house on that occasion.  Can you imaging a Re-Max gorilla jumped out or a chimp stalks you?

No M'am.  Sorry

Sam Shueh 

Oct 16, 2015 01:05 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
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No, but if I did I'd be gone long before it started to get dark.  This year it's on a Saturday so I wouldn't waste my time personally.

Oct 17, 2015 05:24 PM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
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Good morning Vera. I stay away from open houses during any kind of holidays or major upcoming sporting events. Not really sure if it makes a difference.

Oct 16, 2015 08:02 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Vera Gonzalez not so much of Open House fan!

I am sure there will be little more traffic with trick or treat...lol!

Oct 16, 2015 01:34 PM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
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Never have and never will. Too many things can go wrong on that day. Why take the chance?

Oct 16, 2015 11:39 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
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If open houses worked in my area, I wouldn't mind doing one early on Halloween. I would have a lot of fun with it, too. 

Oct 16, 2015 11:21 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
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I am sure I have but can't remember if it was profitable or not. I would want to be closed down and home by the time the trick or treating started.

Oct 16, 2015 10:58 AM
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
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I can't see myself hosting an open house on Halloween for a number of reasons.

I can see myself walking the neighborhood prior to Halloween and dropping branded/logoed Halloween bags, safety strobe lights, reflectors, etc. 

Oct 16, 2015 06:27 AM
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Blanca Barajas
Winter Group - Las Vegas, NV

No, I have not. I'd like to know how well it goes.

Oct 16, 2015 06:00 AM
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Barbara Todaro
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no, there's too much liability in the evening.... and people are too busy during the day....

Oct 16, 2015 05:17 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
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No, never have.  And, I would think it would not be a great time for an open house.

Oct 16, 2015 04:47 AM
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Stefan Winter
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No, my guess is it be a low turn out excepts for kids wanting free candy maybe if it is in the afternoon. 

Oct 16, 2015 02:51 AM
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Bob Crane
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It sounds like fun Vera let us know how it goes.

Oct 16, 2015 01:13 AM