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An Open House Review

WooHoo! Open House yesterday. Fellow Agent, Randy Prothero asked me to help him out with an Open House from 2-5pm yesterday as he had to be present for another one.

No Problemo!

Not too bad. I hung out on the phone for the first half hour with another agent who I have a listing with in Kumulani Gated Community in Makakilo.

Then they started coming!

First a neighbor who wanted to see if they could get ideas for their own townhouse a couple doors down. Typical. We always get one of those.

Then a few buyers who had their own agents.

And then the threesome. First question: Is this for Sale? (Big Century 21 sign as tall as I am outside with a giant FOR SALE on it) Uh...yes. They go upstairs, out in the yard and ask a few questions here and there.

Then, the big question. Do you have any rentals? Uh, sure, take my card and call the office number in the morning and they can let you know what's available.

Apples/Oranges. For Sale/For Rent.

Glad to help.

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman HAWAII Relocations & Real Estate on 06/15/2009 09:37 PM

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27 Comments on An Open House Review

JUN

SALLY..I love your sence of humor..Aren't Open Houses Fun..T tweet this hanks

HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia

LOL ! well it was unpredictable and entertaining right ?!

.... how could it not be with you wearing that outfit :o) lolol

Cheers !

Thanks Hannah...gotta have some fun somehow ...some way :)

Hey Sheldon! I REALLY ought to dress up ya know? Maybe it would be more entertaining. They definitely wouldn't forget me!

Hi Sally...

We rarely do open houses here, they really don't work for agents or sellers. Cute post, you made me smile!

For Rent....exactly like For Sale, except.....NOT.

Arrgh.

Wow Sally!

That's funny.......at least you weren't bored. It should've made the time go quickly.

It'll be better next time.

Sally _ LOVE the outfit! We had an open house SAT that was the biggest turnout we have had! Brian usually does his set up etc. this time he didn't have time to do anything other than to talk to people. He estimates around 50-60 people. We didn't even go grazy advertising. Go figure. Oh the location is excellent for opens :) Now where is that offer? ~Rita

Hi Sally~ Sounds like the typical open house. We all know that they don't sell houses, but we do them anyhow! Hey! at least you made the best of it. Love your outfit, where can I get one?

We had a cash buyer sale from an Open House in a better community. In the lower economic range we did not have a cash buyer offer. So that tells you something right there. Keep advertising and someone will show up eventually it is not that many hours. My own houses were sold thru opens so I know it is possible but not an everyday thing. Nothing is for sure in this business.

Hey there!!

COME ON..>I did TWO BLOGS ON OPEN HOUSES!!!! SOME OF YOU EVEN READ THEM AND COMMENTED!!!!!!

btw- Thank you for that! :) LOL

Sally, I would love to know how you advertised this, signed it...set it up..etc..

We had one two blocks from me on Sunday that had 22 people go thru....!

I m not even a REALTOR!! :)

Take care, Darin

Thanks Sally for your comment! That helps me understand your area too! I do realize that some are geographical, and your area in particular is unique!! - D

Sally - well, you just never know. Sometimes advertising makes a difference, but we see lots of folks out looking, for all kinds of things. Is that your OH outfit? If so I would htink it attracts much attention.

Jeff

Hi Sally, I know that you can turn that renter into a buyer. I had only three groups at my open house. All were looking for friends.

Good to hear that you had a successful open house.

JUN

Richard: Open Houses do work here....with a densely populated island our neighborhoods run smack next to each other. :)

Coleeen: You caught that one :)

Adell: Well, I had a total of 9 groups (not including the neighbor :)

Rita: Good luck! Hope you get that offer...and 50-60 is amazing! Come to think of it...that's how it usually is...must of been the heat and graduation parties :)

Vicky: Actually, over here I've sold many from Open Houses...I've also picked up buyers....at the very least they went and told their agent they wanted to put in an offer :)

Monika: You're right...nothing is for sure...but all avenues we do try .... one thing about over here...nice weather year round...and open house are THE sunday event :)

Darin: On our island and in this particular neighborhood we use the Open House Guide...Our Open House (public site) from MLS, internet advertising and plenty of signs! Remember, our island is not big like where you live...and a total of 9 groups with 2-4 people each....possible about 22 as well! We just look at it as 'groups' because typically a family of four would count as one group :P

Jeff: I'm seriously considering it. I've seen clowns and stuff...so hey, why not geared up for a challenge :)

Leolinda: Well, at least I didn't have the 'friends' come by. :)

Sally, well, wearing that outfit should have attracted some lookers, only not for the property. I actually like them, I mean, I don't particularly like doing them but they can be very productive. Am doing one at the end of the month. Can I borrow the outfit?

I like the folks who wander in, take a look around and then ask "is it okay to use the bathroom" as they close the door to do their business before you can say No. What the he*&!

H-m-m-m. Sometimes open houses can be as much fun as a sharp stick in the eye. But then, seems as if you had a dandy time - LOL...

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H-m-m-m. Sometimes open houses can be as much fun as a sharp stick in the eye. But then, seems as if you had a dandy time - LOL...

Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN

Isn't that almost always the way it happens? LOL But that's ok. Who knows ... one day they will be buyers and your willingness to help will be remembered. Stranger things have happened.

Love that graphic! You look good in that gladiator stuff!

I do a lot of open houses and usually get a fair amount of traffic when I do them. Anything that puts me face to face with people is a good idea in my book.

yep...that Big Question...now there must be a way to answer it that brings clients back to investing in a home...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

Great photo...was that your open house attire!!!??? Sounds like a typical open house!

Sound slike a regular typical open house experience. I especially get the neighbors at least one, every time I do. SOme evencome with notes :-)

Sally, You never know....renters of today just might be the buyers of tomorrow. Who wants to throw all that money away and have nothing to show for it? Oh, and put on some good music to go with the outfit :)

Sally a threesome HUH, does Gary know about that ........ LOL

You should have given the noisy neighbor Randy's number, so he can let her in for a few more ideas :)

JUN

Hi Sally this is so funny! I've actually been enjoying doing open houses lately and having good luck with the attendance. I get a lot of those folks that have their home listed and need to sell theirs first.

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