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pmken2 01-03-2021 09:35 AM
We bought our first home at an open house and our current home the same way.

greenflash245 01-03-2021 09:48 AM
schedule a showing

sallyg 01-03-2021 09:53 AM
Open houses work in the Villages. It is a hassle for the homeowner and a bit alarming with covid now, but we had success. Good luck.

OhioBuckeye 01-03-2021 10:34 AM
Ohiobuckeye
 
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Originally Posted by slomoe1954 (Post 1880913)
Our home is currently listed for sale here in The Villages. Our agent is strongly encouraging us the let her schedule an open house. I have been told in the past by other realtors(outside The Villages) that open houses seldom lead to the sale of a house but are primarily for the agent to develop new leads. But maybe things work differently here. I am wondering how many people here successfully have sold their homes with an open house.
How bad do you want to sell it? I would do what the professionals want, they’re the experts. The bad thing about that is they’re a lot of snoopers out there. Make sure you hide anything that’s valuable. It’ll sell!

sterlingcnslts 01-03-2021 10:40 AM
I have sold over a dozen house in the last 15 years. (Flipped homes before retiring) and have never sold one from an open house, and the agents all held open houses. A good realtor has enough pictures on the internet for real purchasers to schedule a visit. [

gailhfarr 01-03-2021 10:44 AM
We bought an open house 5 years ago

msilagy 01-03-2021 11:15 AM
I bought from an open house and would say that in the villages open houses are important. I have never had a realtor try and get my business aggressively from an open house. Do what you feel is best - but what can it hurt.

Curtisbwp 01-03-2021 11:16 AM
Sold at open house

cassjax2 01-03-2021 11:37 AM
When I sold my courtyard villa it was due to a open house. Purchaser (in NY) saw it on line and had their friend, who lived here, go to the open house to “see if it was advertised”. Sold!

richs631 01-03-2021 11:54 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slomoe1954 (Post 1880913)
Our home is currently listed for sale here in The Villages. Our agent is strongly encouraging us the let her schedule an open house. I have been told in the past by other realtors(outside The Villages) that open houses seldom lead to the sale of a house but are primarily for the agent to develop new leads. But maybe things work differently here. I am wondering how many people here successfully have sold their homes with an open house.
No doubt most people are just kicking tires but open houses definitely lead to sales. If they didn’t they wouldn’t have them and why would an agent have an open house to look for leads if the people that are going to open houses are not interested in buying.

jjombrello 01-03-2021 12:08 PM
You make an appointment with the realtor and go see it, in private. Why would you think someone would buy sight unseen?

airstreamingypsy 01-03-2021 12:32 PM
I sold a farm by myself, had an open house...... the first person didn't buy it, the second person did, then the first person called about an hour later to buy it..... I said, "Sorry, it sold." That said, I would be hesitant with Covid raging.

Holpat39 01-03-2021 12:44 PM
Absolutely untrue Open houses do sell homes. Daughter sold her house in 1 day through open house. She bought her house through an open house. Neighbor sold her house in a little over a month through open house. Gives opportunity for other realtors to bring potential buyers to see.

Rich42 01-03-2021 02:03 PM
Bought ours at an open house and sold it at an open house.

dwhite5773 01-03-2021 10:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slomoe1954 (Post 1880913)
Our home is currently listed for sale here in The Villages. Our agent is strongly encouraging us the let her schedule an open house. I have been told in the past by other realtors(outside The Villages) that open houses seldom lead to the sale of a house but are primarily for the agent to develop new leads. But maybe things work differently here. I am wondering how many people here successfully have sold their homes with an open house.
Sold ours with a TV Realtor AND open house. Probably would still be for sale if not, really!

yankygrl 01-04-2021 02:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by slomoe1954 (Post 1880913)
Our home is currently listed for sale here in The Villages. Our agent is strongly encouraging us the let her schedule an open house. I have been told in the past by other realtors(outside The Villages) that open houses seldom lead to the sale of a house but are primarily for the agent to develop new leads. But maybe things work differently here. I am wondering how many people here successfully have sold their homes with an open house.
That’s what I was told also - just to cultivate new clients and no real serious buyers

gadaboutgal 01-04-2021 03:42 PM
Three out of the five Villages homes we have sold by ourselves were sold during an Open House. And the other two were sold as a result of a neighbor who viewed the open house and told a friend who then purchased the home.
Don't be concerned about "nosy" neighbors=they may prove to be your best salesperson.


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