Revolting Realtors

Friends don't let friends drink...and do 'Open houses!' Where do I sign up?  LOL!  I just think they are a total waste for time.  Some agents like them because it gives them a sense they are busy. 

With the exception of a few specialized markets (like NYC) opens are a relic from the pre-internet era. I can get better exposure to my listings by making a killer VFlyer or postlet and syndicating it. 

I must agree with Jim on this one! Thanks for sharing the other side of the story though...If they work for you and your sellers, more power to you.

WOW -- that IS a lot of comments!  Point is, Open Houses don't typically produce a sale.  If the seller wants to leave for the afternoon that's there call.  The open houses might be a thing of real estate history.   But there's always a few sellers who want to have them.  Open Houses were useful when the Internet didn't have properties at people's fingertips, and they could go out on a nice Sunday drive and view houses.

Oh the Open House Zelots, just like Religious or Political Fanatics. I do not preach, I do not creat bandwagons, I just do what works for me:))) After All this is a Free Country:))

Loved your post! Particularly love the play on words of the title, ha.  I still do Open Houses but do not believe they produce the results that they used to.  I believe there are some buyers who prefer Open Houses to "bothering an agent" or see a sign and come in.  Yes, the benefit can be for the agent but that's okay isn't it.  Missed his post altogether.

Maureen, thanks for the inspiration for the post I just wrote Be as Revolting as you want- I am still going to do Open Houses!

Let the other agents enjoy their Sundays- it's a work day to me!

The post you reference prompted me to send emails to two of my sellers asking if they wanted me to do open houses for them, along with pros and cons. Haven't heard back from either of them...but I'm happy to do 'em if the sellers want them and they are productive.

I hate doing open houses but when my sellers want them I do them. In my company we've actually had success with our Open House A Thons.

I'm with you....I WILL hold Open Houses.

Granted it may not work in some markets but saying a flat out no to all is not being realistic.

That's like saying nationwide statistics are truth for all.

Gimme a break.... Let's see...I had two opens in November...both sold the next week ..... one directly from an Open...the other who saw it before the Open but got their offer in quickly ....

Hi Maureen... I guess this post means that you are something of a rebel... I always suspected as much about you!  Frankly, I think good agents pick what works for them and where their strengths are and focuses their efforts accordingly.  If you have good success with your Open Houses then I say BRAVO!  Have at 'em!