How Often Should You Have an Open House?
Walking into an open house is a refreshing opportunity for buyers and sellers. The smell of fresh-baked cookies permeates the space, and excitement is in the air. These feelings are invoked because of the special occasion, but how many open houses are too many? What is the perfect schedule for an open house?
Open House Frequency
Truthfully, too many open houses can attract people that have no interest in buying. These people tend to wander in to take a peak or for entertainment purposes. They do not intend to purchase a home and, although relatively harmless, can waste the realtor and the homeowners’ time. A newly listed home can benefit from a few open houses, but only in the first couple of weeks. If the home is still on the market three or four weeks after listing, it is time to stop the open houses.
How Does an Open House Work?
An open house is an event designed to draw interest and offers on the home. Realtors invite brokers to get a feel for the space for some events. They then turn around and encourage their clients to view the home. Other events allow interested homebuyers to tour the home.
Where scheduled viewings also allow buyers to tour the home, an open house is a block of time where anyone can stop by. Many realtors provide snacks and beverages to keep people around for longer. When buyers are in the home for a more extended period, they may be more interested in making an offer. Multiple viewers can also encourage others to make an offer not to lose the home to someone else.
What Can I Do to Prepare?
Preparation for an open house can take a lot of work. If the owners still live in the home, arranging for an activity or reason to be out of the house is essential. An open house can last for several hours, and the owners should be away from the property.
It is also vital that the homeowners clean exceptionally well. Although most people can tell that the home is currently in, it is suitable for buyers to envision themselves in the house. Dust on the bookshelves is not what most buyers picture for their dream home. Buyers like to see no personal items, such as family photos. Ensure that your home is spotless and you remove photographs to prepare for a successful open house.
If there are any damages to the home, it is best to handle them before the open house. Don’t use trickery or hide it – make sure you completely fix the issue. It is always best to provide the best version of the product, your home, before presenting it to potential buyers. To fully prepare, you must fix problems, clean everything, and remove personal things.
Assistance with Your Open House
When you’re ready to sell your home and have an open house, getting in touch with a professional is ideal. Blackstone Williams is prepared to help you decide if an open house is for you and how to go about marketing your home. Using our professional’s experience and expertise is vital to the best-selling process for homeowners. To get started, contact us today by calling 617-421-4400 or filling out a contact form.
