Articles tagged: Open Houses
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Lynn Bulmer Anything in the sink shouts dirt and disorder (even if it’s clean). Embrace the policy of cleaning as you go and keeping things out of the sink, which means that dishes get done at every meal instead of at the end of the day, so they don’t have a chance to pile up. written by Andy Asbury Every weekend, buyers head to a slew of open houses, but rarely do they ever make an offer on the properties they see at these events. To enhance the success of the open houses you host, you need to make your properties more memorable in the minds of visitors. To do this, you need to get creative and spice up your open houses. written by RE Writer Realtors are in a dangerous profession. The news frequently carries stories about Realtors who were robbed, raped and murdered while showing homes or at open houses. House showings and open houses are a dangerous proposition for the lone Realtor, especially in isolated locations. In cases like these, carrying a concealed gun can provide security and safety. It can also mean that you carry yourself with more confidence, making it less likely that someone will target you. However, a person new to guns might be hesitant to carry one, much less use it for its intended purpose. A gun for protection is very personal choice that should not be entered into lightly. written by David Ellis The nature of the Realtor's profession is such that one can reasonably expect to be meeting clients at homes and hosting open houses where one is alone. There are enough news stories about robbed/raped/murdered Realtors that one should know to be extra careful when putting oneself in a situation where one is alone. Attacks happen on men and women alike, so it is important for everyone to follow safety guidelines. written by RE Writer During good times and bad, real estate can be a hectic business to get into. Often involving weekend and evening open houses, eleventh hour contract negotiations, and difficult to manage clients, real estate agents can quickly find themselves feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. To prevent this from happening to you, it's important that you work hard to manage your stress in a healthy way, which you can do by making a few simple changes to your lifestyle.
written by Luke Bouman I ask my home selling clients what their thoughts are on open houses. I recieve different thoughts from client to client, so are open houses benefitial anymore? written by RE Writer Becoming a home owner for the first time is a big step in any one's life. If you are young then you're probably plied with so much advice from older members of the family that your head is spinning. If you are not a spring chicken anymore, then everyone thinks you have all the answers - but you don't! written by Adam Coyle There has been lots of attention to home selling strategies in the media recently, but even with this plethora of information many sellers often make mistakes when preparing their home for viewing. The biggest mistake is not preparing! written by RE Writer At some point during the process of selling a home; your realtor will undoubtedly want to hold an open house. Let's think of this as "The Big Show." Whether people are just looking or are serious about buying, this is the time when more people will see your home in one go than any other. written by Nancy Gleason Staging your home is a very important step in the selling process. Now, under the best circumstances you should be able to stage your home and yard in good weather during the spring and summer months. Unfortunately that is not always the case. Sometimes it is necessary to stage your home in more adverse weather conditions. written by Jake Marsh If you have taken the time to read current articles on the state of real estate there is a growing division between those who feel that the open house has lost any effectiveness that it once had. This is simply not the case, the role of the open house may have changed somewhat since its heyday, but it is still a vital part of the home selling process. written by Raynor James In a seller’s market for real estate, buyers make offers as quickly as possible to avoid getting beat out by another buyer. In a buyer’s market, however, they are much more conservative. written by Raynor James The recent conviction of Oliver Hooper, the real estate rapist, presents a grim and important lesson for homeowners. In your urge to sell your home, do not throw common sense out the window. written by Raynor James When selling a property, it is important to remember that most buyers are looking a lot of listings. This means your goal is to make them remember your home. << previous page 1 next page>> |