This weekend Residential Properties LTD will be taking part in NAR’s Nationwide Open House Weekend. While technology has revolutionized the way people look for homes, there is still no better way to get feedback and to create interest for a listing than an open house. According to the latest NAR "Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers" survey, while the majority of homebuyers are using the internet to obtain information about properties, direct agent referrals, yard signs and open houses are still the next most popular sources of information. In fact, agents who participated in our Condo Open House event last month saw increased activity and several sales have resulted already! Today’s successful agent has to be tech-savvy and be able to provide high-touch service, with market knowledge and the negotiation skills needed to complete deals today. The basic premise of open houses hasn't changed, but today we promote our open houses on the internet and through print ads that drive people to our website. The open house list is updated about noon every Thursday , then you can enter your search criteria into our open house page, select the properties you want to see and even print a map to create your own personal house tour! For sellers opening their houses this week, think staging and curb appeal. It is crucial for your home to stand out from the many others on your prospective buyer’s list this weekend. For buyers just getting into the market, it is often eye opening to see what you really like and need as opposed to what you think you need in a home. This Weeks Real Estate Insight If you are a seller, this a great time to tour some of the similar properties open in your neighborhood this weekend, then honestly compare your house’s location, condition and price, so you know how you face up. If your house hasn't sold yet, now you might know why.National Open House Weekend April 28-29th
- By Michael McCann
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This weekend Residential Properties LTD will be taking part in NAR’s Nationwide Open House Weekend. While technology has revolutionized the way people look for homes, there is still no better way to get feedback and to create interest for a listing than an open house. According to the latest NAR "Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers" survey, while the majority of homebuyers are using the internet to obtain information about properties, direct agent referrals, yard signs and open houses are still the next most popular sources of information. In fact, agents who participated in our Condo Open House event last month saw increased activity and several sales have resulted already! Today’s successful agent has to be tech-savvy and be able to provide high-touch service, with market knowledge and the negotiation skills needed to complete deals today. The basic premise of open houses hasn't changed, but today we promote our open houses on the internet and through print ads that drive people to our website. The open house list is updated about noon every Thursday , then you can enter your search criteria into our open house page, select the properties you want to see and even print a map to create your own personal house tour! For sellers opening their houses this week, think staging and curb appeal. It is crucial for your home to stand out from the many others on your prospective buyer’s list this weekend. For buyers just getting into the market, it is often eye opening to see what you really like and need as opposed to what you think you need in a home. This Weeks Real Estate Insight If you are a seller, this a great time to tour some of the similar properties open in your neighborhood this weekend, then honestly compare your house’s location, condition and price, so you know how you face up. If your house hasn't sold yet, now you might know why.
