Here I sit. Cookie in one hand, laptop in another, and pondering whether an Open House is worth it?? Not a soul has graced the entrance, and it has taken over 3 hours out of my Sunday afternoon with my family, critters and a nice nap.
My conclusion???? YES!! Yes I'm crazy, but that's for another post. ;)
No I don't have large turn outs (sometimes NONE!)... No I don't have fun watching the grass grow... But I do enjoy FREE advertising!!
To prepare for an Open House, my company places an ad in Saturday and Sunday's paper (with my picture and contact info of course!!), they send out postcards, flyers, etc., our MLS sends out e-mail blasts to promote the listing, my schedule goes online for plenty to see, and I look GREAT to prospective sellers!!
Did I sell the house?? Of course not. BUT, my Sellers are happy, potential Sellers see that I will hold an Open House for their well deserving property ;) , and I have my name plastered all over my small town for over a week!!
So that ALL of you don't think I'm nuts, there are plenty of reasons not to hold open houses. In my small town, it benefits me. And no, I don't hold them on all of my listings.
Have a GREAT day!!
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