come by anytime without you suffering embarrassment or jeopardizing a sale. If you are welcoming buyers’ agents to show your home, invest in a lockbox. This will allow you to leave the premises while the agents show your home, and will give them a secure way to enter.
STEP 4: HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE
Your most successful open houses will likely be on weekends between noon and 5:00 p.m. To draw an adequate number of viewers, publicize it like mad. Put out plenty of high-quality signs for people searching for your home to follow. As guests arrive, give the grand tour of your home while focusing on its most unique features.
YOUR OPEN HOUSE CHECKLIST
Sign-In Sheets or Apps: This is very handy for knowing who came to your home, how to contact them, and whether they’re working with an agent. Keep several sheets near your entrance with plenty of pens, and ask each visitor to sign in. You can also use a tablet to collect information. Information on Sales Price: Hire a real estate agent to work up your CMA, or do the research on similar homes in your area. Have this information handy in writing so that you can justify your sale price if necessary. Give the Kids a Vacation: Everyone loves their kids, but an open house isn’t the best place for them. It can be overwhelming for the little ones to think of selling their home, and they may cause a fuss. Some buyers find the patter of little feet distracting. Take the kids to a sitter, such as Grandma or a trusted neighbor, for the day. This also will help you focus on the open house.
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