Should I Hold an Open House?

Open houses can be an effective way to generate interest and allow multiple buyers to view your home in a short period of time.

Benefits of Open Houses:

  • Increased exposure

  • More buyer traffic

  • Opportunities for immediate feedback

  • Convenient scheduling

Before Hosting an Open House:

  • Clean and declutter the property

  • Secure valuables

  • Open blinds and curtains

  • Turn on lights

  • Prepare informational flyers

Open houses are often most effective during the first few weeks of a listing.

You can add your open house date/time in your property description on FSBO.com.

Steps:

  1. Go to Dashboard

  2. Select your listing

  3. Click Edit

  4. Open the Details section

  5. Update your property description with the open house date/time

  6. Click Save

If your property is listed in the MLS, send your open house date and time to your listing broker. They can update your MLS listing to include the open house details, helping maximize exposure to potential buyers and buyer agents.