Open house Agents/Open house Public TCI

To gain maximum exposure, your real estate professional may recommend you hold one or two types of open houses. The first type is an open house for Real Estate Agents only. If your home is well priced and attractive, some of the Real Estate Agents may bring clients to see it immediately. Also, the agent will now have the property in mind as they would be familiar with the product and can easily suggest it to the right customers. – If an agent knows a product they are more likely to recommend it more than if they do not know it.

The second type if an open house for the general public. This type of open house often attracts a lot of “browsers” if your house looks great and is well priced, it could turn a “browser” into a buyer. Your Real Estate Agent will most likely suggest that as the owner you and your family leave the home for the duration of the open house. Prospective buyers may feel uncomfortable viewing your home and may rush their visit to avoid disturbing you. You want to make sure that potential buyers feel relaxed and welcome and take their time to really visit your property.

Contributed by Vernica Delancy