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