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How many open houses is the right amount?
My agent wants to have four open houses. Two this weekend and two next weekend. I feel like most home sales usually have one on a Sunday. Is four too many open houses?
Asked By Bo Helman | Wichita, KS | 2478 views | Selling | 1 year ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma
Legacy Homes Realty
The right amount of open houses depends on several factors, such as the type of property, its location, the local market conditions, and your personal marketing strategy. On average, 3-4 open houses can be sufficient for generating interest and attracting potential buyers. However, more open houses may be necessary in a highly competitive market or for a luxury property. Ultimately, the goal is to balance the frequency of open houses with their effectiveness in finding the right buyer for your property.
- 1 year ago
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Chris Yochum
Dickson Realty
The more open houses the better. The more available the home is to potential buyers the better. It can be a bit of a pain to leave and have the house presentable for the open houses and that will have to be something that you will have to decide if its worth it. If you are very motivated as a seller then more open houses certainly cant hurt.
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Gloria Mitchell
Wilkinson Triad Realty
In a month ,there is no one-size-fits-all answer for this question because it depends on the market and requirements of the particular real estate listing. Generally, however, it is recommended that between two and four open houses are held in a month.
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Mike Smallegan
Keller Williams Grand Rapids
The right number of open houses depends on several factors, including the market conditions in your area, the type of property you are selling, and your personal preferences. While having one open house on a Sunday may be a common practice, having more open houses can increase exposure and potentially generate more interest in your property. Ultimately, the decision on the right number of open houses should be made in consultation with your real estate agent, who has a better understanding of the local market and can provide you with guidance based on their experience.
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Jennifer Hoffmann
Hamner Real Estate LLC
Buyers are the most interested in a home when it first comes on the market. The correct number of open houses, depends on the market area. If your REALTOR indicates that four is the right number, then they are the area experts. If you are having some hesitations, talk them thru with your REALTOR. A good agent will help you feel at ease as you make decision together thru the process.
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Kristin Gallatin
Savvy Properties LLC
No, the more open houses the better!
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Mike Parks
MP Realty Group
I almost always start of with 3 or 4 open houses. It will cool down after that and you want to get everyone in there you can imo.
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Glenda X Bozett
RELI
4 open houses should be ok.
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Sean Black
LUXE Properties
It Completely depends on communicating with your client the seller, I like to start open houses two weeks after listing and do them every weekend.
- 1 year ago
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