Open House

Tomorrow I run an open house on my new listing 7182 W. Cascade.  Why do I do it?  Some say that it is not a good marketing tool.

1) My listing gets exposure.  I get to see how people react to the home!  Open houses are great for feedback!

2) It gives people a chance to see the home without much pressure.

3) Gives me the opportunity to pick a buyer.

4) I have yet to sell a home in an open house but I have met a lot of buyers who have bought the house.   Twice I am sure I was able to increase the home price because the open house was busy.

5) Sellers like them.

6) prospective sellers like them too.

7) I am able to show my marketing plan to more people. 

8)  If I am too busy I can get someone else to sit it.  I actually like to man my open houses.  

What I try not to do.

1) have more then one open house in a weekend that I man.   I need time to deal with my buyers and my family.

Now open houses are only a small part of my marketing tools at my disposal.   Even if I had lots of listings I still would like to have them open.  I like running open house.  You will see me at 7182 W. Cascade on Saturday 11/9 from 1-4 PM.  If you are in Boise come see me.  It is a great townhouse.