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NAR: 31% of Realtors say they feel unsafe at open houses

Housing Wire

According to the report, 31% of Realtors said they feel unsafe during an open house or showings, and 27% said they feel unsafe when meeting a new client for the first time at a scheduled location or property. Realtors also have to contend with the people they allow into house. Those fears are not unfounded.

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Planning an Open House? Don’t Forget These Key Preparations

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. How can you get the most impact from an open house? Now she wants to have an open house. The spring selling season is upon us.

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KW leaders send message of calm at Open House

Real Estate News

Nothing is changing yet, and when change does come, it won’t eliminate buyer agents or cooperative compensation. ‘‘No No one can force you to work for free.”

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The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?

Inman

Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with the typical seller hosting only one open house event. However, data shows the current downturn could breathe new life into the practice.

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‘Longest open house ever’ lasts 64 hours, raises $40K for Alzheimer’s

Inman

Since then, Olson has raised more than $40,000 for the Alzheimer's Association through several record-breaking open house events. Fargo-based agent Kyle Olson lost his father to Alzheimer's in 2018.

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$3M deal goes up in flames after agent open house mishap

Inman

A Sydney listing agent accidentally burned down her client's $3 million home. Five years after the accident, her broker has been ordered to pay $850K in damages.

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Songs for a Successful Open House

McKissock

These findings could also indicate that playing the right kind of music during your open house could improve your sales rate in real estate. Best Tunes for Your Open House. Consider the type of people who might show up to your open house. Are they young families or established, sophisticated empty nesters?