[dsnrbec]

I would highly recommend it. I’ve sold 2 with an open house.

[Decadeofdave]

Originally Posted by slomoe1954

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.

The big advantage to the agent is an exclusive sale.
Selling at an open house there is no commission split with another realtor.

[tsmall22204]

Open house is 5he way to go. Listen to the professional you hired.

[villageuser]

I think you’re very lucky. I kept asking my realtor to do an open house and she wouldn’t. My next door neighbors sold their house during an open house.

[Jewelz]

We found our house by touring an open house!

[Skunky1]

An open house is one of the agents tools. Don’t hire somebody to do a job for you and then take their tools away.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Would you buy a quarter of a million or half a million dollar item without looking at it? And having a professional show you around? I think even though it does give Realtors leads it also is an opportunity to have someone walk through and see your home and maybe tell others about it if they don't buy

[mcwood4d]

Originally Posted by slomoe1954

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.

We've bought and sold many homes (7 transactions in 22 years, only one in TV). We had one open house as a seller. Open house was never a factor for us. In my humble opinion the undivided attention of the realtor(s) during a scheduled showing is more useful for the sale.

[FromNY]

Open house during pandemic: What safety measures will be in place? Masks on everyone agent especially at all times.
People coming through touching? Who is wiping everything clean after. Would you be comfortable touching your light switches or door handles after many strangers did? Who coughed without the mask and wiped hands on back of your chair? Not concerned about virus loads being left behind then yes go for it. Just think it over.

[merrymini]

Good way for all the sightseers and neighbors to see your house. With all the on line stuff, you can see pictures of any house up for sale. A serious buyer would just have to call your agent or theirs to get a private viewing. Staging an empty house can be done beautifully. Why have troops of strangers going through your house dirtying up the floors?

[jonathanb]

Open houses do sell homes. They create more exposure. Many times someone will come in and look and leave but call their representative to write an offer. You probably have a 25% greater chance of selling if you have open houses. But of course price and staging are still the two most important things.

[Nannyof3]

One of those leads might be a buyer for your house

[RaunchyRich]

What do you have to lose?

[RaunchyRich]

25%? Interesting

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Ummm, make an appt with the listing agent to see the home. And have the agents full attention in a private showing.

Ummmm. So the seller will have to schedule numerous “private showings” instead of one open house. Ya. That makes sense