Open houses are a debatable topic with real estate agents. Some say they aren't necessary in the age of the internet when options can be narrowed online. Others argue that closing yourself off will limit the number of possible buyers. What everybody agrees on is that hosting a successful open house is an art that requires some tricks to pull off. Here are five to try out. Choose Wise Hours Find out the most popular hours for open houses in the neighborhood and coordinate around those times. If most open houses end at 4 p.m. then consider ending an hour later at 5 p.m. This extra hour will … [Read more...]
Home Showing Tips: How to Stress the Positives Without Sounding like a Used Car Salesperson
Selling a home is a difficult enough task as it is, but the longer a home stays on the market the easier it is to fall into the trap of sounding like a used car salesperson and accidentally pushing people away. There are ways to make sure potential buyers see the positive aspects of the home without coming on too strong and leaving them skeptical. Proper Staging Will Show Off The Best Parts Of A Home Many sellers rely on the imagination of the buyer to sell aspects of a home. Why tell somebody to imagine all the things they could do with the back yard when proper staging can show them? An … [Read more...]
Welcoming Strangers: the Pros and Cons of Hosting Open Houses During the Home Selling Process
Whether you're ready to put your home on the market or you're preparing yourself for the ins and outs of the process, you've probably heard about open houses. While open houses can offer an easy, instant way for many interested parties to view your house, there can also be downsides to this type of showing. If you're considering whether or not to stage an open house, here are some insights into what it may mean. Potential Buyers Or Open House Aficionados? An open house will mean that many people can see your house at the same time, which can save the time and energy that goes into multiple … [Read more...]
Keeping Quiet: Five Things You Shouldn’t Mention During an Open House
An open house is an opportunity for sellers to showcase their property to a potentially large number of interested buyers, and a great way to generate buzz. While you want to be as open and honest about the property as possible, you also want to make a good impression - and that means there are some things that you don't want to say during an open house. Here are five things that you should definitely keep to yourself during your next open house. This Is Where The Dog Did His Business There is a good chance that the new owner of a home is going to do something about stained carpet or hardwood. … [Read more...]