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The person who got me to sign up for Active Rain asked me why I haven't been blogging lately. "If I had the time to blog, I'd blog" I replied. "well, that's what the after midnight hours are for," she said. I gave her a blank stare. I really do prefer … (4 comments)
I always prepare for my Open Houses. I ensure I have ample copies of the Property Listing Sheet, copies of my "Seller's Requirements for Offers", and always have a Buyers Register.
MLS Tools. Everyone professional has tools of the trade, and some are considered masters! In reale state we have our own tools, and many are under utilized. There are so many MLS tools at most agents fingertips that they never use. It is sad for everyone that the agent short chages … (42 comments)
For the past month there were 26 single family homes sold in Needham with the average price of $739,962 and the average days on market were 64. The highest price was $1,650,000 and the lowest price was $390,000. 
In my last blog entry, I mentioned that I don't hold open houses for properties in rural areas. One member raised an important issue when she responded by saying that if "no one can hear me scream", she won't hold the house open. The issue of safety is always in the … (2 comments)
I am contemplating having "Open House" on a Bank Owned Property or regular Resale....I work in Southern California and our market in the Inland Empire is still fluctuating downward....so not alot of people are purchasing yet, unless the "deal" is unbelievable, or unless they have to.
I remember opening the Homes Section of the the Reno Gazette Journal ( www.rgj.com ) not so long ago and seeing ads that went something like this:
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Home Seller, I would like to take a few minutes and tell you what I believe to be today's reality on holding an open house in order to sell your home. I realize you want me to do all that I can to sell your home. Please … (6 comments)
Here's a question now that today some have been talking about the requests for open houses by sellers. What do you say when a seller who is interviewing agents wants to know if you do open houses? I think most of us agree they are not that effective, especially with internet … (7 comments)
Mariaville Lake Front 8548 Mariaville Rd, $324,900. Spacious 8 Year Young 3BR, 2.5BA Custom Home...Offering a $5,000 Buyer Bonus! Call Colleen Traficante 669-0125. 
1144 Broad Ave. NW
Next time you have an open house try this idea. I served hot dogs and refreshment to all that attendented. I set the food in the yard,just some simple hot dogs, macaroni & potatos salads. I make sure it is in my advertizing that food will be served.
When the buyers … (5 comments)
This has been an outstanding day for me. For the past 2.5 weeks I have been in a non-weight bearing cast after slipping off my shoe heel and breaking the 5th metatarsal in my foot. Life changed dramatically for this realtor. I went into a major slow down physically & emotionally … (1 comments)
The Valerie Belardo Team will be having 3 Open Houses on June 8th, 2008 from 1-3pm
***NEW CONSTRUCTION****
Open Houses Don't Sell Condos
There is a myth in the real estate business. It's one that's been around for a long time. It's especially entrenched in urban areas like here in Hoboken. Sellers put their Hoboken condo on the market and think that their agent should hold an open house … (2 comments)
Yes, it is possible to live in BallenIsles - the best in Palm Beach Gardens real estate - for under $500,000!
Where: Wintergreen Subdivision
Northville Estates, Northville MI - We invite everyone to visit our open house this Sunday, May 25th at 47153 Dunsany from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This 4 bedroom, 2.1 bath homes is updated throughout with "Pottery Barn" flair and sits on a wonderful wooded lot North off 8 Mile on … (0 comments)
http://www.212scarlettdrive.com
As a real estate agent here in the Santa Barbara and Montecito area, it is almost impossible to sell a home unless you get people in to first see the home. With this said, one of the main first questions a Realtor is asked upon listing a home for sale is...how will their property … (0 comments)
Open Houses - how are they working in your market?
So, I held two open houses today while my husband, son and nieces went sailing. Who got the better end of this deal??? It's in the 80's and the wind is blowing just right. (For those who don't know, Klamath Falls has one of the best sailing lakes in the west! … (3 comments)
Open House means come on in y'all.
Before there was the mls, computers, and the internet. There was open houses.
This Sunday 5/18 from 12pm-3pm I will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE at:
I recently was interviewed by a reporter for the Boston Globe. She was doing an article on open houses and how effective they really are. I personally think that open houses are only benificial to the realtor that is hosting it. In my experience i've never sold a house doing one. … (15 comments)
Sellers, do you want an Open House held? If so, you deserve it. After all, you have hired someone to get your home sold and all efforts should be made to accomplish that.
Is wearing denim for an open house really that terrible? I held open a property one week wearing denim and a really nice blazer. I held the same property open the following week wearing another nice denim combo. I then received a call from the agent saying the owners thought I … (3 comments)
Hello All! 
NE Portland Open House This Saturday & Sunday 05/10/08 & 05/11/08 from 11AM-3PM
With properties staying on the market longer and Sellers getting more and more anxious, REALTORS are trying everything to get activity on their listings and getting them as much exposure as possible. REALTOR OR BROKER OPEN HOUSES are held every week just about in our area and there seems to be … (7 comments)
Ok, it's the SPRING market and here come the zillions of OPEN HOUSES. What REALLY attracts the buyers?
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Charm galore in this 1930’s home located at 305 Ideal Street in Milan, Mi. Brick fireplaces surrounded by bookcases and beveled glass. Four bedrooms in 2 full baths. Remodeled bath, and 2 car garage added. Walk to downtown, parks and schools. Full finished basement. Open from 2-4, May 4th. 
Now that the weather is getting nice every Realtor is running open houses every weekend. Are Staten Island Open Houses a benefit? I heard from some that they are getting plenty of potential buyers but is anyone buying? Others are coming back to their offices with long faces because they did even … (2 comments)
If you're out and about in Gig Harbor or Fox Island this weekend, there are 18 open houses for you to view. Just click on the map below and you'll be taken to my interactive Gig Harbor open house map. Hover your cursor above any pushpin to see stats, time and … (0 comments)
Secluded Waterfront Home, Palm City - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 1217 SW Fast Street on May 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 
Almost as if on cue, our MLS sent out an e-mail blast alerting us to the following:
So let me start by saying, today has been a pretty good day here at CB Leesburg. We held a workshop on Open Houses this morning. We had great participation and generate some wonderful ideas for maximizing Open House potential. The other thing that was really cool about the workshop is … (0 comments)
Classic beach cottage located on Fort Myers Beach and close to everything. 
If you live in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area and have yourproperty on the market or plan on putting your home up for sale- don't miss "Super Sunday" on May 4th. There is a city wide push to have as many open houses as possible. Most of the agents ( and … (0 comments)
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I try to make it a point to visit one or two open houses a weekend. This is in addition to my normal property previewing - which I never seem to be able to do enough of. Open houses give you a chance to see what else might be on the … (3 comments)
(Signs from USAbode.com)
Recently I held a broker open in a newer construction home. The home had been unofficially staged by the home owner and it looked and smelled great! The great thing about the smell was it was pure and subtle. It was not a plug-in air freshner, nor a spray but on … (1 comments)
Some of our newbies in our office get so frustrated when the phone constantly rings for the top producers, which, boy oh boy.... do I understand their frustration. I was in their shoes, not so long ago. The answer, for me, was being THERE. Being in the office, being available if … (2 comments)
Elkhart County, Indiana is just like many other communities this time of year...all a-bloom! Drive in any area of the city and you will see Bradford Pears, Weeping Cherry's, and those Daffodills and a ton of other spring blooming flowers. Now is when Open Houses are plentiful. Sellers have cleanded and … (0 comments)
Let me tell you why:
I for one probably need to hire an assistant now. I am very busy (not complaining) but on the weekends, most of my active buyer's want me showing them properties so they don't have to take off work during the week. 
I have been asking everyone to share their success for holding open houses. I have done 5 trillion of them and just can't seem to get them right. I am sure it is my attutide towards them but I am going to make a commitment to really try harder and look … (4 comments)
With May rapidly approaching I find myself looking for different ways of getting people to talk to. You see I live and work in Maricopa county Arizona and come May the winter visitors we get from all around the nation for the winter months have pretty much gone back to their … (1 comments)
1907 Oak Park, Champaign $207,900
OPEN SATURDAY 4/26/08 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM
The answer is "Qualify Qualify Qualify" not qualify the buyer, but instead qualify yourself to the buyer so that they don't have a choice but to commit. Most buyers assume hat they will not pay a fee to they buyers agent, but what most buyers don't realize is that although they … (9 comments)
OPEN HOUSE ~ SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2008 ~ 1-3PM 
I always hear agents discuss Open Houses. Most seem to think they are a waste of time. Over the last year, I have gotten some good business from my Opens. I have changed how I do them over the years. I like so many other agents use to do them to … (22 comments)
Today I was doing an Open House. My parents stopped by and my Dad ( a former detective) did his usual Dad/cop thing and said " Remember if some guy ever wants you to show him a room you let him go in don't go in first." I was like yeah, … (8 comments)
Between last week and this the sky opened up and sent the buyers in droves to CApe Cod. Buyers are contemplating their summer plans, looking for the Cape Cod Memory or relocating for thier jobs. Century 21 Open House month is going well with multiple offers on some properties... Could this … (3 comments)
Yes I had a bit of a rant on my radio show today - this time about Open Houses. You see we all know (Realtors tha is) that less than 1% of all buyers find their homes through an open house. And so the question has always been, "why hold one?"
The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar Selling your home is one of the most important steps in your life. This 9 step system will give you the tools you need to maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes with … (0 comments)
I recently posted a comment where I mentioned "Asking for the Order". The poster then emailed me about what I meant, and that inspired me to write this response:
Well, it's spring time and the buyers are really out there! Open houses are so busy. Buyers seem to be still sitting on the fence. I hope they don't miss this great buying opportunity we are experiencing! Today's younger buyers have not experienced this type of market and are concerned about where … (0 comments)
No, I'm not talking about other agents or incompetent or unscrupulous lenders. I'm talking about members of the esteemed public. Well, maybe not esteemed!Last night on the late news, there was an item about a theft ring that had been busted. They showed the face of a young woman who had … (14 comments)
We spent about $20 bucks and got an instant Buyer. We actually had about 3 buyers come through. One of my agents took them out looking for homes but forgot to get their name. The other buyer already had an agent. BUT...we have one solid buyer. We just did this for … (9 comments)
I am having a few open houses this weekend and I would love for you to stop by. Here is where I will be.