open house: Community Open House - Who Benefits? - 01/28/08 10:56 PM
It's an age-old question, especially here in the Rain, and I hate to even bring it up, because this topic typically stirs some pretty heated debate, and anyone who reads my blog much knows that I'm a proponent of Open Houses.
In a sense, Open Houses are what got me started in the business. A few years back, I was hired as the community manager of a couple of hot neighborhoods in Edmond, working for one of the largest builders in the state of Oklahoma. During that time, I learned many things, one of them being how to effectively hold a successful open house. … (7 comments)
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open house: Foundation Medical Staffing Announces Feb. 16 Ribbon Cutting - 02/08/07 10:42 PM
As a firm believer in Edmond business owners supporting each other, I'd like to pass along this press release in hopes that we show great support for one of our own:
Foundation Medical Staffing Announces Feb. 16 Ribbon Cutting
Edmond Co. Has Doubled Staff Since 2005; New Building Provides Room for Growth
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -- (MARKET WIRE) -- February 08, 2007 -- Foundation Medical Staffing, a CHG Healthcare Services company, is pleased to host a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for its new business building in Edmond, Okla., on Friday, February 16, 2007. The dedication ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. … (0 comments)
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open house: How do you view Open Houses? - Part II - 01/17/07 06:20 PM
After my post yesterday, How do you view Open Houses?, I saw a lot of varying opinions on the usefulness of what I consider a staple in our industry, Open Houses. With each market being different from the next, it's clear that the measurable benefits of an OH vary. However, for an agent, the benefits are far more than just the possibility of selling THAT house. It's rare, in my experience, that the perfect buyer for that home will walk in off the street, but the opportunity to reach other buyers (who may also have a home to list) is outstanding … (30 comments)
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open house: How do you view Open Houses? - 01/16/07 05:22 PM
I was reading Mario Trejo Romero's blog this morning, "Are Open Houses Still Worth It?" and found myself evaluating my own "motives," if you will, for holding Open Houses. It sparked my curiosity on how others on ActiveRain use Open Houses or if you do at all. I know that every market is different and mine is very conducive to this approach.
Personally, I see several benefits of using Open Houses as a regular practice:
First, it helps to show the sellers value, validating that we are using every tool available to market their home to the masses. Our goal is to expose our listings … (48 comments)
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