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Open House for Neighbors

Sellers often complain that Open Houses allow nosy neighbors a chance to see their house. I think that's good, not bad, as many neighbors know people that want to move in to the community. Take advantage of the neighbor curiosity -

Let's say you're planning to enter the property into the MLS on a Friday, and that's when the sign will be going up. Call the neighbors before either of those happen (or send a note, or best of all, knock on their door) and invite them to a Private Preview Open House, with wine and cheese, on Thursday evening - one that's by invitation only, and just for neighbors.  They get to be the "first to know", they may have buyers, and you get to meet some of the neighbors. How's that for a Win-Win situation?

 Sharon Simms, Real Estate Agent selling homes in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Gulf Beaches and the Tampa Bay area.  

 

6 comments • Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS • November 22 2006 05:34AM

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I like that idea Sharon! 
Posted by St.Cloud Homes & Land, LLC about 5 years ago

Good Morning Sharon-

Simple idea BUT a great one!

I will be sure to try it out.

Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving.

Posted by BallenIsles Marc Blasi (Waterfront Properties) about 5 years ago
Great idea!   I had a listing earlier this year that the next door neighbors brought two families to my open houses. One of the two wrote an offer on it.  They were not the ones who bought the house in the end.... but the couple (not neighbors) who bought the house saw it first because of an open house. 
Posted by Maureen McCabe Columbus Ohio real estate (Real Living HER - HER Realtors) about 5 years ago
Great way of doing that Sharon. It also makes them feel special and that's a good thing for future business. I've sold many a listing to the "nosey" neighbor's relative or friend who wants to live down the street.
Posted by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc about 5 years ago

I read a statistic from a NAR study that the next door neighbors and the people directly across the street have an influence on who buys the home in 70% of the transactions.  I don't know what influence that is.

If that's true, your neighbor open house idea is a must. 

Posted by Jumbo Mortgage Capital in California/858-777-9751 about 5 years ago
Sharon two blogs on open houses. I still can't stand them. I know some people get buyers but the biggest waste of time and never on a holiday weekend. Good luck and Happy Thanksgiving
Posted by Bob Pavey,CRS (RE/MAX Hometown) about 5 years ago

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