What a shame.  Good attitude though.  Good luck selling the house.  Sounds like you'll find a way.

We have similar results with these "Broker Opens" as we call them here. It just seems agents in general are content to sit behind their computer screens - even good food doesn't draw them out.

We all know that REALTORS travel on their stomachs. So are they being fed elsewhere, or did they all go part-time in your market. Perhaps your listing is in a neighborhood that does not draw attention to current buyers.

I preview so many homes per day that I'm happy showing up at one with the air conditioning on.  It would be nice to preview a home held open like yours.

Free lunch? They should have been all over that one, I would think. What did the flyers look like? Did it have a luncheon menu on it to whet their appetites so it looked like an agent party? How about directions or a map to the house? Was anything else going on at the same time in the area? Takes you back to junior high or a Tupperware party - well, darn.

I hope your next one goes really well - don't give up!! Have a party for some friends - you've already got the food. Might as well enjoy it.

Barb

It's the same in Hendersonville North Carolina.  Out of 800+ Realtors, only 3 to 5 show up a any given open house.  It makes you feel like you are being ignored.  You have the right attitude and you will sell this house.

That is crazy....

Only 5 People!

Thanks,

Tom Davis

World Class Delaware Realtor

So sorry you had such a low turn out Dagmar. Those luncheons are a lot of work! I do love your positive spirit and your clients are lucky to have you.

Bummer about the food leftovers. In our market we find that agents are previewing listings on-line. If the photos are bad, you are forced to go in-person. When we have Agent Opens, it tends to be quality, not quantity. I'd be thrilled with 5 agents.

We don't do them unless it's in an established area that is not subdivision build or in-fill in which all the homes are not similar.

I don't think Agent Tours are as needed as 5 years ago with some much available at our finger tips (MLS Listings, Google earth, etc).

What are other agent's thoughts on this?

Great attitude like that will always sell houses regardless of the housing market. Much success to you. Have a great weekend. Great post.

Thanks Dagmar - You  certainly have a great attitude.  The variability we have seen from turnouts at our open house events this year has been perplexing - Depending on the weekend, it can either be slammed or essentially dead...  Like most everything in life, persistence seems to be the key!