The "Open House" Way To Selling Your Home
Once the spring home buying season begins in North America,
millions of homes will be on sale. But according to the annual
UCLA Anderson Forecast, slowing home sales may spell trouble for
the national and California economies.
So how can home buyers and sellers circumvent the slow home
sales period and ensure they get the best deal for their
property?
The open house is a traditional way for home sellers and buyers
to participate in the spring buying season. An open house
involves a public home viewing held at a specific time and date.
Open houses are an efficient way to market your house because
they help to draw attention to the home, allow buyers to
evaluate the property and help sales people announce new
listings or remind buyers of old ones.
Neighbours can help in your marketing efforts by bringing
attendees and prospective buyers and endorsing your property for
you.
To help sales people lure prospective buyers and ensure success
in your home sale you should
- prepare your home for public viewing - make any repairs to
your home that may be needed - create an inviting atmosphere for
prospective buyers - advertise your open house through signs,
the local classifieds and online listings - invite neighbours
for a private viewing before the open house begins - offer
visitors brochures and photographs with contact information -
get a mortgage lender to assist buyers with finance - ensure
security is taken care of at all times
For sellers, open houses can be the ideal way to showcase all
the unique features of your property. For buyers, they can
simplify the task of finding your ideal, dream home.