Open House Etiquette for Buyers

Ugh....I want to print this and laminate it and post it on the front door of every open house I do. I am sometimes absolutely appalled by how rude some people can be when inside another person's home!

Very good Suzie, perhaps this would be a good handout for open house attendees to read when they come through the door.

Sellers "demand" public open houses. They are under the mistaken belief that open houses result in a home selling.  I am not sure where this misinformation comes from, but it is unfortunate that sellers have these beliefs.  Most open houses are opportunities for the hosting agent to get a buyer (for another house).

I have never encountered someone who is rude.  If this happened, I might ask be tempted to ask them to leave. They have to have respect for my buyers. 

I've had Mickey Mouse at several of my Opens.

But if Mickey takes off his shoes, that already helps.  And often, Mickey tells me he's got an agent, which is fine.

No matter how long I live, i'll always be a little surprised that common sense isn't very, very common...You know?

But if you're just a looky-loo, don't take up the listing agent's time by having a long, pointless conversation. I've seen that happen...

I love it when neighbors come by! They get to tell the others how great the community is and they often share with me about their own home which helps me sell the listing. Win-win.

Educating people on how to proceed is necessary for this subject

It's amazing how people walk into other people's home and act like a jerk. I've had people talk down to me and flat out ignore me.

I loved this: " The less communicative you are, the more suspicious you look. " why people is so curious about their neighbor's home? some come as inspector, looking into details instead the house itself... is clear that is not a real buyer.... Humans....lol Thanks

good thing about neighbors coming by is they may turn into a listing appointment. always good for the sellers to put valuables away under lock and key, even prescriptions

Call Real Estate Agent Suzie Townley at 913-322-8301 for Olathe, KS services.

Great advice. Keep up the great posts.

The removal of shoes is a hard one for some open house visitors to swallow.  (Only a handful have become so offended at the request that they just left left)  If your owner is concerned, suggest they can purchase a roll of carpet protector at the hardware store. Everybody wins.

I think you should always follow the guidelines given, especially if you are just looking around to check out the house.  The rules are never that strict.

Proper etiquette is certainly expected at open houses.

The point about the neighbors is so true! Who knows, they might know someone looking for that exact house. Besides, an empty open house is no fun. I'd much rather have people stop by and visit.