subject: Holding a Successful Open House [print this page] Hosting an open house is really a terrific way to draw in possible home buyers to your property. While planning your open house, there are certain things you may have to get completed. The following are a few things that will make sure that your open house will be a success.
Remove all vehicles from your driveway. Ask your neighborhood friends to help you out by not parking in front of your house.
Open up all the curtains, blinds and window coverings -- let in some sunlight! It's going to make your place look bright & homely.
Stay away from using air freshener because many people are sensitive to synthetic odors.
Switch on each and every light in the home, except those which produce noise such as exhaust fans.
You may also put on some mellow music to create an ambiance.
Have some color brochures on hand filled with good quality pictures and reasons for a buyer to purchase your house.You could also put out flyers which contain financing options so buyers can easily find out their monthly mortgage payment.
Offer some refreshments and snacks.
Set up a message board of seasonal images of your home so buyers can see how the house looks like at another time of the year.
You should be positive, cheery and be sure to welcome every buyer that enters the house. Figure out what the buyers are searching for and suggest to them the reason why your house satisfies those specifications.
Make sure to plan your open house on a sunny and clear day. Even if it's not spring or summer, people are still going to be willing to come out and take a look as long as it's a clear day. You don't want to schedule an open house if it has or will snow a lot.
All these points will make your open house a huge success! When purchasers go to an open house, they like to discover benefits that will make them want to get the house. There is no need to be afraid to promote your property and allow potential home buyers to know why it would be in their best interest to buy. A few good talking points would be the advantages of the surrounding area, as well as the schools. Those are generally the first 2 factors the potential buyer will think about when they decide to buy a house. Make a lasting impression because the ultimate aim of the open house is to sell your home.
