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50 People at my Open House in the Rain

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Capital Properties DC AB15253

 

Even though it rained cats and dogs on Sunday, I had more than 50 people lined up to visit my listing at 12307 Old Canal Road. At one point I felt like I was in a wedding reception receiving line as I stood at the door greeting people and shaking hands, and ushering in people lined up outside.

I actually ran out of flyers after 2 hours - who would have thought that 40 flyers that said "Just Listed" wouldn't be enough to get through the afternoon!

The good news is that we are working on an offer which would be wonderful for my sellers. The pressure is on me since this is my daughter's hockey coach's house (and the home of a classmate of my daughter!)

Please keep your fingers crossed for me and for all of us that there actually is a spring market and that maybe there is a small rally coming along. I will keep you posted.

Check out the house for yourself!

http://www.realtourinc.com/index.cfm?action=Tour&ido=27052515

Comments (7)

Not a real person
San Diego, CA

This just tells me three things, which I think I already knew anyway:

  1. Lise rocks!
  2. Lise rolls!
  3. Lise rules!
May 05, 2009 09:10 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Lisa definitely Rocks,rolls and rules. Congratulations to you lise. This is not good news. That is great news. Open houses are making a comeback-LOL. Great post.

May 06, 2009 10:28 AM
Joseph D. Federico
MVP Realty - Naples, FL
Southwest Florida Homes with Joe Federico

Lise-That is great, another broker in my office had 50 people at her open house this past Sunday

May 06, 2009 03:23 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Lise~ Gosh how wonderful to have 50 people come through your open house.  Now I hope it sells for you and that your offer turns into SOLD!

May 07, 2009 01:50 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Thanks Vickie! I sold it this morning! Well, I didn't sell it, but it is now happily under contract! THanks!!!

May 07, 2009 02:28 PM
Steve Spicer
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - Spring, TX

This is all really cool, BUT do you have time to share how you promoted the open house?  Was it in a neighborhood that is hot?  Did you run ads?  Mail to the neighbors?  Door-knock prior to?  Do tell...

May 07, 2009 02:57 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I did a good virtual tour before, ran ads, got them to get the property into very good condition, had a sign on the yard sign announcing that it would be open on Sunday, a e-mailing to my database, and an email flyer to agents.

May 07, 2009 03:13 PM