My open house checklist

Great list!

Little booties for people who don't want to take their shoes off. It is interesting that some people don't take their shoes off when viewing a home, but they do for their own home.

Thanx for sharing your list with us, Andrew! ...and for reminding me to save it to my EN!

Good list and added suggestions in the comments. TP is always on my list plus plenty of water to share with visitors. If the house is unfurnished or minimally furnished I always bring a few folding chairs.

Congratulation to your post and good luck for your next open house.

Sunny greetings from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Andrew, great list. Let your preferred lender know you will be doing an open house and ask if he will be available to pre-qualify potential buyers. (The buying process info sheet with your lender's info and yours for buyers to take home.)

I am with you.  I write everything down on my list or I will forget something.  I always bring a broom and dustpan, just in case someone makes a mess and a few paper towels.

How about a wi-fi password from the seller?  I always forget to ask. 

Love the idea of doing on the mobile app side.   Lists are my life these days or I will forget.

A big yes on bringing a couple folding chairs if the house is unfurnished.  As one "matures" standing for several hours does get a bit exhausting.... :-)

I believer in making a list too, but I would add a couple of things to the list and leave a couple of things off.  I would add folding table, chairs, radio and gifts.  I would leave off laptop, extension cord, snacks and napkins. 

The folding table and chairs are for vacant homes.  A radio is played with soft background music.  I usually staple business cards to pot holders and give them out as a thank you for stopping by, as I can get them for $1 each.

I have yet to do an open house that I needed an extension cord.  As for snacks and napkins, I tried snacks and I got a few people that came and ate my food, but didn't even look at the home, so I stopped bringing snacks.  I know someone that brought their laptop to their open house and while he was showing the upstairs, someone stole it.  If I need to bring up something on the internet, I will either do it on my phone or make arrangements to meet the guests after the open house.

Good list. I keep most of my open house stuff in a bag that I lug to all of my open houses. I even have a stapler and scotch tape. 

Lists are a great way to stay organized, and also, like you said, helps to ensure that you don't forget anything.

Great list. I would add toilet paper if you are holding OH on a vacant home. Without fail, there is always a family who will ask me if their kid can use the bathroom.

I also carry along a short broom...in case there is some assistance needed to improve the curb appeal.

I use an iPad, and have my clients sign in there, but I do keep it with me. And I water (and keep in refrig) it has been warm here!

Great List.. I will take your help for sure.... would you bake some cookies for that extra sense of  home-sweet-home?

I always have a bag of Tootsie Rolls for children who promise to listen to their parents after entering and again upon leaving. Most parents allow their children to accept the candy. It's beneficial for everybody during an open house IMO.

Between your post and the comments a great combination for anyone starting open houses!