I am holding an open house today here in the great city of Glendale, Arizona. You know, the city that just hosted the Super Bowl.
I have held an open house for this listing before. All of one person showed up. I decided this time that I was going to arrive at the home an hour early and walk around the neighborhood letting the neighbors know about the open house.
I don't know if it will lead to more traffic at the open house, but you know what? It was sort of fun.
I was apprehensive about knocking on doors, but more than half of the people opened their doors. More importantly everyone was polite and appreciative. I was able to hand out about 30 business cards also.
It had a very quick message. Basically, "Hi, how are you today. My name is Bobbi and I am hosting an open house today on the next street over. I just wanted to invite you to stop by. Have a nice day." I didn't have much of a plan, but it wasn't as difficult as I thought. Maybe next time instead of mailing postcards, I'll hand deliver them instead.
If nothing else maybe someone whose door I knock on will remember me as the Realtor that went the extra mile to get things done.
Now I sit here at the open house waiting to see if anyone I spoke with this morning stops by.
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