open house tips: An Open House Gone Terribly Wrong - 06/03/09 11:51 AM
An alarming story out of Brampton, Ontario this week:  It seems that a woman arrived at an open house with two young boys in tow.  While the older child stayed with the agent, the younger child and the woman looked through the house. 
Allegedly, she "relocated" a video-game console, digital camera, jewellery and cash - all into her purse.  The story gets worse.  This wasn't the only open house that she and the boys attended.  She has been charged in connection with thefts at 7 open houses during April and May of this year.  The two children were also arrested but later … (17 comments)

open house tips: Music - A Very Important Part of Home Staging and Open Houses - 08/08/07 05:23 AM
Proper lighting, whether it be task or mood lighting, is very important when showing a home during Open Houses.  One item that can literally set the stage, but often gets overlooked, is music.
Of course, it depends on the music you choose.  You probably don't want to be playing heavy metal, punk or rap music.  As they say, there's a time and place for everything. 
The music chosen for your Open House should be geared to your target audience.  For example, if you are selling a condo in a trendy area of a large city, you might want to play something that would suit that lifestyle.  Remember, … (16 comments)