It seems that I may be the only Realtor in League City that thinks you can in fact sell a house at an Open House. Most agents will admit that the only reason for having an Open House is to find buyers to work with. While this is also true, I believe firmly that you can sell the home you hold open during an Open House.
Why do I think so? I've done it before. And history repeats itself. This year alone I have sold 2 homes at Open Houses. I have taken listings and found additional buyers to work with also this year because of holding Open Houses. Keep in mind that it is only March, so I will probably sell many more during Open Houses throughout the rest of 2009.
If you don't have Open Houses - you will certainly not sell homes at Open Houses!! There are many different ways I market homes. And since I don't know which task will help me find that right buyer, I choose not to skip any of these tasks.
Would I like to spend my weekends differently? Sometimes... but as long as this is an effective tool for getting the job done, I will continue to hold Open Houses for all of my homes! After all, it is my job to act in my client's best interests.
© 2009 Brian Worrell, Realtor in League City, TX - 281-948-7042. All Rights Reserved.
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