| If you are a real estate agent then an open house is a | | | | a single home through an open house, but have |
| prospecting tool rather then a way to sell the home | | | | obtained names and numbers of prospective home |
| they are showing. There are many reputable real | | | | buyers and successfully sold them other properties. |
| estate agents that won't host their own property's | | | | This doesn't mean that it never happens because it |
| open house. They opt for a newer agent to take on | | | | does, just not very often. When it comes to selling real |
| the job. | | | | estate every bit of exposure will increase your odds |
| It is common for a listing agent to pass the job on to | | | | of selling. Just keep in mind that it is more about being |
| someone else even though they could be there if they | | | | an effective prospecting tool for your agent rather |
| wanted to be and keep all of the commission. They | | | | than being all about selling your home. |
| are offering half of their commission if the hosting | | | | For some families it may or may not be worth the |
| agent sells the home. Real estate agents don't feel | | | | trouble. Some families find it difficult to get a time |
| that an open house is how a home is commonly sold | | | | frame set up to hold an open house because of their |
| to someone so this act isn't considered high risk. | | | | busy lifestyles. Other may have plenty of free time |
| Despite this fact agents who tell you to hold an open | | | | and are more than willing to do whatever it takes to |
| house are doing it for two main reasons. Agents want | | | | get a qualified buyer interested in their home. |
| to prove that they are doing everything in their power | | | | The homeowner's who do decide on an open house |
| to sell your property even if they know it isn't highly | | | | to increase their odds of a successful sale should hide |
| effective for the seller. Mainly they are suggesting you | | | | all of their valuables and breakables before guests |
| hold an open house to use as their personal | | | | come over. Some agents request that you leave your |
| prospecting tool. | | | | valuables on display to give the home a nice |
| During an open house a dozen couples that are looking | | | | appearance but don't listen to them. It is likely that |
| for a house come to your home and begin by signing | | | | parents will bring their children. If you decide to leave |
| in with their names and telephone numbers. This may | | | | things in their place then it is recommended that you |
| seem like an opportunity for you but it is more for the | | | | set up a camera because neither you nor you hosting |
| agent. The main reason is to get a list of prospective | | | | agent can watch everyone all the time. |
| buyers to work with. The majority of the couples that | | | | You may wish to contact Joe and Colleen Lane, |
| come by will be looking for homes that aren't anything | | | | Realtors® for more info on real estate, especially in |
| like yours. | | | | the areas of Pasco Wa Real Estate, Richland Wa |
| Basically it isn't expected that an agent will actually sell | | | | Real Estate, and surrounding Southeastern Washington |
| your home during the open house process. Many real | | | | Communities. |
| estate agents have confessed that they haven't sold | | | | |