Having an Open House

It’s time to open your home to the masses.

The most common day to choose for an open house is Sunday. Sunday is relaxed, the errands are done and people can see the home during the day. It is an excellent time to find people in a buying mood.

Put an announcement in the paper earlier in the week, as well as Saturday and Sunday. Your ad might read as follows:

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4
13 - 1233 Roberts Lane, Anytown
2 Bedroom, 2 bath Condo – Great Views! $133,000
Visit or call Dean xxx-xxxx

Be sure to give an indication of what size or type of home they are viewing as well as price and area. These are typically the criteria that most prospects make their judgments by. Leave out any other details since you’d rather they just come and see for themselves.

You should list a phone number in case an interested prospect can’t make it to the open house.

If you miss the deadline, put out an open house sign in your yard anyway. You should be able to find one at your home and garden center or a sign shop. You may be able to pick up traffic from browsers as they drive around the areas they’re looking for a home.

Now that your advertising is done, get everything ready for scrutiny. Most of the tasks of repair and maintenance have already been done in preparation for putting your home on the market. Some people, however, forget the last minute upkeep that will strongly influence a buyer’s perspective.

Booking Appointments
Having an Open House
Final Preparation
Financial Assistance
What Not to Do
Dealing with Negative Comments
How to Talk to Prospects
Negotiating
Getting the Offer on Paper
How Much Should the Deposit Be