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Is it Crazy or is it Logical?

Would you believe me if I told you

The sky is falling..............

The world is flat..............

Football has an impact on my Real Estate market.

Its true... at least for me it is and I wonder if you'd agree.

For years now, when people asked me "When does the market start picking up". I tell them... "right after the Super Bowl".

Ahhh did I hear you say ... "Dez you are a genius".... No, but I think I believe the logic.

Here is my thought process... follow me here.

Do we agree that people, when first considering a move, generally go through some open houses to start?

Do we agree that Open houses are Held on Sunday?

Do we agree that when making a decision to move, if you are a couple you make the decision together?

Okay than agree with me, that If its football season and games are on Sundays (starting 1 over here on the east coast). Than it could lead to poor turn outs at open houses. This could be as a direct result of Football.

If the "initial shoppers" aren't out on Sunday because they're home watching a game that it directly affects the flow of the market?

Do you agree with me or just think I am a crazy football fan looking for an excuse not to do open houses till February???

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Posted by Desiree Daniels on 10/16/2007 09:43 AM

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57 Comments on Is it Crazy or is it Logical?

OCT

2007

I think you are a crazy fan but you might have a point:-)

Desiree, I think it's perfectly Logical!!! I'll tell my manager, no open houses until February for me!!

Actually, I have had the same theory for the past few years. I think you are dead-on with your ideas. I know where you can find me on most Sunday afternoons during football season, and it's not at open houses.

Good point...Maybe I should hold Free Football Sundays at some of my open house...Wings and Beer. Do you think I would have a turnout. If not at least I want miss the game.

I agree, especially if it means I don't have to do any open houses

Your theory is my Football Law. There is no worse time to hold an open house in Northern Virginia than when the Redskins are playing. Agents always say the market starts to pick up in February - that is after the Super Bowl. However, my Law isn't copyrighted so you are free to use it, Karen

You hit the nail on the head i think.Just this week i did an open on Sunday and most of the people that came in were woman without husbands.I have never sold a house without both being there,so i must agree with you here.

Jason - I think you are right on both counts

Judi - I hope the manger goes for it... otherwise give him/her my number I'll explain it too them LOGICALLY

Hey Desiree, I agree!

Desiree, I have football fans in the family who wont attend any family gatherings no mater how socially important they are. So I agree with you. Between football season and getting ready for the holidays, Realtors are toast.

Jason C- I hope to be joining you on the "couch" on sundays I am just trying to determine whether my theory is right.. thanks for the input

One more reason to get our industry shifting open houses to a different day & time. Killing an entire Sunday with a few hours in the middle of the day ruins many plans. Some agents around here have tried the commuter open house times of 4-6 pm or 5-7pm on a weeknight but until everyone shifts it cannot really succeed.

What are these open houses that you speak of? =]

Personally, I only care about College Football but IT IS a painto schedule during football season. I have sellers refusing to let their homes be shown during a game.

I just had a couple let their home be shown during the game and husband (buyer) and his agent sat down and watched the game with the seller while one wife showed the other around without the agent. CRAZY!

BTW...still trying to think of 5 things about me but I really am kind of boring. Not sure what to say about me.

Brandon - Well its a nice thought but I don't think the real estate commission what's us serving up alcoholic beverages at our open houses

Jay - Well I'll let you off the hook this weekend, but your mine next weekend unless of course these people convince me otherwise

Pure logic...unless we're both LOCA! :-)

Karen - I think sharing this "law" is a wonderful Idea..... its only logical <smile>

Joseph - Thanks for the "vote"... Glad to hear you guys don't think I am crazy

Very logical ;) but I do open houses sometimes on Saturday here in Florida, and I get a way better turnout than Sunday ;)

Yeah...sure messes up an Open House...can't be helped though...if it's the season..it's the season :)

Since we don't have good turn out at Open Houses, I can't agree or disagree. One company here started doing then on Wed nights. It lasted about 6 weeks and they stopped.

Tracey - I'll count you in... thanks!!!

Mana -I am so happy to see that Its not just my imagination... Now I am wondering if at this time of year do we switch to Saturdays

I think you just may be crazy. But then your're a realtor. And you may have a point. I do hold open houses during that time, and get a lot of women thru the open houses. If they like it they bring their husbands back. Can you tell I don't follow football

DEZ: I agree that it can be a contributing factor to the slowdown in open houses, but it also ties in with a few other factors. First of all, many couples that are looking with school age children try to close by late August so that their kids can start in the school district that they will end the year in. This happens to coincide with the start of football season. You also should factor in the holidays. Even though it wouldn't account for a slower September and October, it definitely contributes to November and December being slower. Finally, in the cold weather climates, weather is definitely an issue. If people don't have a pressing need to close on a home, then many choose to wait to go looking until the spring, when it's more enjoyable. Lastly, I think that open houses have been losing steam over the past year or so due to the declining market. All of that being said, I'm sure that football season does add to the slowdown.

Well Desiree, A few agents in our area have switched to Saturdays and a few hold open housed during Broker Tours. Do you guys hold Broker Tours?

Desiree,

Too Funny.....I do agree and I too am looking for any good reason not to do an open house. I had one this past weekend....in Philly and I tried for when the Eagles were off the week prior.....no go. I had 1 neighbor and some stopping to ask for directions...UGH!

Continued success!

Dan - Even though I don't remember why .. oh yes i do.. the Jersey Girl comment. Okay even though I am not sure we can be "friends". I am glad we agree. I think the industry as a whole should consider making changes to the Open House market with the change of seasons. I think, like you said, if we all could agree to "shift" to a Saturday during the fall/winter months could be a value to our clients.

It's very difficult to get anyone to an open house on Sundays during football season around here! I had an open house this Sunday (against my better judgment) and my only visitors came during half time of the Bears' game. And they were neighbors & looky-loos. I try not to do open houses at all...turnout is so poor, and worse during football season! P.S. I think the spring market starts after the Superbowl too! :)

You are correct in your logic, but I have them anyway. The attendees are usually the woman. That is okay with me because theyare the one's who decide which house theyare going to buy anyway. The majority of the men usually say if she likes it or wants it, then it is fine with me. Just make sure I have a garage and a place for the big screen.

I sat in the porch swing of a beautiful 1892 built vacant house, missing football.

I'm taking this weekend off. My feet will be on the coffee table as they should be.

Hi Desiree,
Makes sense to me but please do not ask me to solve that Rubik's cube!

Ha, you've got my vote (I totally agree). I love football sundays...wish they went all year....but then I guess according to you no one would ever buy a home!

Usually I have a TV going during Open House, it is either NASCAR or football, with refreshments.

Jessica - Oh Ms. I don't want to do my homework - I got your number there Missy... Thanks for the input I appreciate it... now on to your task on hand

Des - I somewhat believe in that logic. But....I also think that the buyers are more looking via the Internet and looking at pictures there.

As the years have been progressing, there has been less and less open houses out here. I think it is starting to be a thing of the past. Personally, I think it is a waste of time. More and more agents are finding this out.

The market trend surveys across the country are showing that open houses are starting to diminish.

Da Bears!!

Elizabeth - we are probably both Loca but that's okay with me

Wendy - Glad to see I have your support... thanks ;)

Sally -thanks for stoppin by!!

Missy - Okay I understand so you have mixed thoughts on it... that's okay as long as you don't think I am crazy <smile>

Maria - You don't have to follow football its okay... but it seems you do see some of the same pattern of the people that attend minus their other halves

Hmmm.. Guess I'll have to track down the meaning of "Jersey Girl" Always thought it was a complementary term for you lovely ladies along the beach....

Guess I'm still confused.... Looks complementary to me...

Adam - The market is definately impacted by all those things.. the type of buyer, time of year etc. I am glad you agree that if nothing else, Football season doesn't help the situation.

Mana - We do brokers tours on Tuesday.. but they have been even less successful than the open houses

Dan B - Look now... there will be no Cheering for the Eagles on my blog there Mr. Mr. PA ... But thank you for your vote against my craziness... now.... booo hisss for the Eagles?!!!!

OCT

2007

Hmmm. guess not here... Sundays have always been my best turn out for open houses...

Definitely logical Desiree - NOT crazy........I see a lot of women out to open houses during football season!

Kelly- thanks for the vote.. glad to see I am not crazy..... GO PACKERS!!

Paul - do all men think alike or what? thanks for the input

Sarah - kick back... I'll be doing an open house... why with all this logic going around.. cause i already committed :(

Cynthia - you're safe.... no cube for you!!

I have found that there is very little rhyme or reason to openhouse turn out here in Charlotte. Of course, I haven't followed the football schedule. Maybe I will have to t start following it. I do know that no one shows up during race weekend when NASCAR is in town!

You're right! I'm convinced Pro Football Season = little to no action at open houses!

::::putting away the open house registries until after Superbowl Sunday 2008:::::::::::::

Stephen - So happy I got your vote

Paul -No no NASCAR ..... that couldn't possibly affect my career

Chuck -you know i took your comment to heart and I am seriously going to revamp my system because you are right business from open houses is going to be extinct soon.

I would have to agree. Heck, our church's attendance is noticeably down when the Redskins have either a home game or any game that is at 1 PM.

OCT

2007

Desiree, here in my Lake Norman area open houses are not very popular so frankly I don't think any sport has an impact on our traffic. In CA we would rarely hold open houses on a weekend that included holidays or significant events. I hope you are right about the market but I don't think it will be the case around here!

Dan (x2) - I am only kidding with you... well not about being a jersey gal.. I won't trash this state since I do live here... but lets just say that my visual of a Jersey gal is not "good"

Sara - God what a great great name for sales... run with that one... and hey thanks for stoppin by

Dez:

I finished it but you will never guess what happened:

I've got 3 out of 5 and selected 2 people. I'm getting there.....

LOL.. these kids now a days.... excuses ::::shaking head::::

OCT

2007

Barbara - Thanks for the vote!!

Virginia -Nascar is very popular and I am sure that it impacts certain areas on weekend.

OCT

2007

Ant - pack up your signs and then DO YOUR HOMEWORK... YOU ARE THE LAST ONE !!

Matthew - thanks for the thumbs up!!

Diane - Good for you... I am happy to hear that someone is having a positive turn out!

Desiree,

That was great! I do see the logic. There are several local events that have an impact on current market conditions. This was very creative, and keep it up.

I was told this from my former broker, the super bowl theory, doncha know?!?!! Some things I have pondered, try having an open house with the game featured. Kinda like a football party. Also, major draws in our market as of late have been open houses near schools when school gets out. Oh, the kicker, better have a "bank owned" rider on your signs.

Just observations since I am not huge on opens :)

I do believe! For those of you who don't...do an open house on Superbowl Sunday...bring a blanket and a pillow...YAWN!

Jessica - You do make me laugh ... you humble soul you

Ray - Thanks for the vote!!

Renee - even after this post.... I will be holding an open house tomorrow. I suppose I am still holding out some sort of hope

Shannon/PINKIE - I am so happy to hear you believe in me and my logic... now I can rest easier

OCT

2007

Open Houses? Forget about it! I won't even work on Sunday during football season :)

OCT

2007

Bill - you are correct!

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