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An open house is a great opportunity for potential home buyers to walk through the property with or without their real estate agent. These tours provide prospective buyers with more time to view the home than a one-on-one showing. They can also feel less formal and provide an opportunity to casually explore the neighborhood.

Public Awareness

Open houses are often advertised in advance – both online and off – and help drive awareness to your home. There are many different avenues that listing agents use to promote open houses including multiple listing services (MLS), online ads, apps and even signs in front of your home. As awareness of your listing grows, your listing agent will be able to promote your home to other real estate agents with prospective buyers.

Foot Traffic

An open house can also help bring in more people. The heavier the foot traffic, the greater your chances are of finding a buyer – or at least scheduling a follow-up showing with more potential serious buyers down the road.

Firsthand Impressions

Home buyers often wish to visit properties and see what living in various homes might be like. Actually being in the space can help give people a sense of what the home is like versus relying on pictures or video.

More Relaxing For Potential Buyers

If you’re a buyer looking at potential homes, you can swing by multiple open houses – without an appointment – in a single day. With a formal showing, you have to set up a time with your agent when the house is available. The process can be time-consuming and means juggling logistics.

Home buyers on the fence about making an offer on a particular home might be more willing to go to an open house. It gives them a chance to get to see the property without having to set up an appointment. Thus, they can gauge interest before moving forward.

Prospecting For Clients

Open houses likewise serve as informal meet and greets. They offer chances for real estate agents to mix and mingle with the general public and other real estate professionals. An open house is designed to help facilitate networking. They can help buyer’s agents find clients and swap contact information with home buyers.

Since it’s common for home buyers to drive by a sign for an open house and stop in, these buyers may not have a real estate agent yet.

Which is why we are holding a second open house at our current HUD property located at 1936 Lakeland Ave. Sylvan Lake, MI 48320.  FHA Case # 264-285473 Sunday 12/17/23 from 2-4pm.

Wishing You All A Happy Holiday Season,

Evduza Ramaj,

Inside Realty