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Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Chris -- open house events in our area can be very successful but I do understand that they may not work in every market.

I have had Open Houses with in excess of 100 groups in attendance.  I attribute this to several factors:  proper planning(online/newspaper/neighborhood info), lots of directional signs plus combinining the open house with the first showings of the property which often creates an initial excitement.   I also extend the hours of the open house from two to five hours depending on the location.

Feb 22, 2015 03:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,286,127
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

I think it depends on several factors.  First, the weather that day; property location; which date and time you choose.  My best open house was in mid-Scottsdale about 2 summers ago.  Great location, price and condition.  

Feb 23, 2015 09:20 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,138
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

It was well advertised and an extremely unique high-end property. I had it well staffed and lots of fanfare and showmanship. Their were several dozen that showed up. But I will say it has been years and years.

Feb 22, 2015 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
4,322,035
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Chris Mamone about 24 - most of them from Internet marketing. The reason - location and price.

Feb 22, 2015 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
443,220
Cindy Davis
SD Home Source Realty - San Diego, CA

I find that if I don't allow showings before the open house, I get much more traffic!

Feb 22, 2015 01:14 AM
Ambassador
6,662,384
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Around 50 people, have sold my last two homes to open house attendees.

Nov 06, 2019 10:56 PM
Rainer
279,928
Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

More than 50 - with 13 offers within 2 days.

Jul 01, 2018 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
630,351
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Marketing. I have someone else cover for me at the open house.

Feb 16, 2018 11:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,108,063
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

The best turnouts occur when we send out invitations to those identified as buyers interested in the neighborhood, neighbors, and Realtors who sell in the neighborhood. Posting the open house as early as possible in the MLS also ensures that online home buyers will be aware of the open house.  Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417 hosted an awesome open house in Addison doing all of the above a few weeks ago! It works!

Feb 23, 2015 12:57 PM
Rainer
557,475
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Held a one time SS open house and garage sale, Sat Sun only from 11am -3pm. Over 300 people showed up and received 9 offers. The seller sold over $18k worth of personal items and accepted one of the 9 offers. We had a lot of fun in those two days.

Feb 23, 2015 03:13 AM
Rainmaker
410,235
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I am suprised how many people come to my open houses in Boise Idaho based on advertising them on Zillow and Trulia.  Those buyers typically are not working with a Realtor yet so they are my target market at open houses.  I recognize that NAR stats indicate only about 5% of homes sell as a result of an open house, but I sold one of my own listings last Friday based on an open house I did.

Feb 22, 2015 03:33 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,346
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I had 35 people at one of my Sold in A Week Open Houses. Received several offers too.

Feb 22, 2015 10:07 AM
Rainmaker
2,234,859
Debbie Laity
CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

Open houses don't work in my market. I've tried them, but it was a waste of my time. 

Feb 22, 2015 10:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,282
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

The most I've had was with 50 groups. (Over 100 individuals)  I wish I could say it was all my marketing and preparation, but the bottom lines is that it was a desirable property that was well priced.

Feb 22, 2015 04:47 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

A home in an area of many homes for sale.  12 couples came through and NOT ONE had seen my ad.

Feb 22, 2015 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Location!

Two turns from major traffic ways.

Lot of signage.

Drum roll please.....1/2 came because of newpaper ad. I was SHOCKED!

Feb 22, 2015 01:08 AM