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Open house power up: A realtor’s guide

Housing Wire

Open houses are still a fundamental pillar of the business. NAR reports that 53% of home buyers visit open houses. So more than half of the buyers out there shopping, at some point in their search, will be visiting open houses. You may wonder, can weekdays be a good time to hold an open house?

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Digital open house sign-in solutions agents swear by for lead generation

Housing Wire

Open houses remain one of the best ways to showcase a property and connect with potential buyers. A solid open house sign-in sheet strategy can turn your guests into serious leads. Summary Why digital open house sign-in sheets matter Which digital sign-in sheet solution works best for your open house?

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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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23 creative open house ideas to drive foot traffic, get leads and sell fast

Housing Wire

Even amid the growing popularity of TikTok videos and Instagram reels, real estate open houses are still one of the best ways to get new clients in the door (quite literally!). The right open house strategies will generate leads and establish your brand presence in high-demand neighborhoods among your most desired clientele.

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Open house rules for agents: Do’s and don’ts

Inman

Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes.

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How to host a successful virtual open house: Tips from a broker

Housing Wire

Virtual open houses are a unique way to help you stand out from other agents as a tech-savvy marketer and can help get your listings in front of hundreds (possibly thousands) of potential buyers online. What is a virtual open house, and are they still worth it? That’s the gist of a virtual open house.

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The ultimate open house checklist for new & experienced agents

Housing Wire

The best advice I got from an experienced agent was simple but powerful: “Do as many open houses as you can.” Running open houses (among other strategies) has helped me build a sustainable career in real estate at Your Property People. You have secured your open house! of the home and property.