We never had an open house (except for realtors) when we sold. It only attracts “Looky-Lous” (I’m guilty of this myself). REAL potential buyers nowadays look on line at your photos and description and then make an appointment. (Footnote: always have professional photos done. SO worth it). We sold our house in one month….got our asking price.
Open houses are just that— open to everyone. You never know when a neighbor might have a relative or friend who wants to move to the neighborhood. She could always say she’s hoping to find a house for Gene!
I’ve done this, but it’s always a realtor, not the actual owner. I introduce myself as “The Nosy Neighbor who has always admired this beautiful home” and am welcomed right in.
The Flintstone House had an online viewing while it was on the market. The lady who bought it had great fun with it: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/18/famous-flintstone-house-gets-yabba-dabba-doo-makeover/
Prescott_Philosopher almost 6 years ago
Busted!!!
Nachikethass almost 6 years ago
I believe “ULP!” is the appropriate expression!
Jaw Jacker almost 6 years ago
AWKWARD!!
dwane.scoty1 almost 6 years ago
Our area’s #1 Realtor sez: “Open houses attract 3 groups; neighbors, crooks & a few potential buyers!”.
dlkrueger33 almost 6 years ago
We never had an open house (except for realtors) when we sold. It only attracts “Looky-Lous” (I’m guilty of this myself). REAL potential buyers nowadays look on line at your photos and description and then make an appointment. (Footnote: always have professional photos done. SO worth it). We sold our house in one month….got our asking price.
jarvisloop almost 6 years ago
I am reminded of the scene in “Chinatown” in which Polanski says to Nicholson, “You know what happens to nosy fellows?”
lauradolan almost 6 years ago
Open houses are just that— open to everyone. You never know when a neighbor might have a relative or friend who wants to move to the neighborhood. She could always say she’s hoping to find a house for Gene!
Carguy almost 6 years ago
Is the house what she is curious about???
formathe almost 6 years ago
in Canada the ‘open house’ is run by the real estate agent and the owner is far away keeping out of his hair. No agent knows who ‘walks’ by the house.
nosirrom almost 6 years ago
Guilty as charged. I’ve done that.
Tyge Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Well, the sign did say “OPEN!”
bdmiles1 almost 6 years ago
I’ve done this, but it’s always a realtor, not the actual owner. I introduce myself as “The Nosy Neighbor who has always admired this beautiful home” and am welcomed right in.
Here's Waldo almost 6 years ago
Was she adopted by the Penny family?
Flossie Mud Duck almost 6 years ago
I love open houses. They often give me good updating ideas, and what’s wrong with that?
ms-ss almost 6 years ago
We’re always doing a first look for our cousins who live in Denver.
ron almost 6 years ago
As a Realtor, we expect all the neighbors to stop by and look. We get additional homes in the neighborhood to sell that way.
jimmeh almost 6 years ago
If you don’t want this to happen, don’t have an open house.
alasko almost 6 years ago
Next to showing up at the luncheon after a funeral for somebody you don’t know, this is the second worst way to get a free meal.
amaryllis2 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
The Flintstone House had an online viewing while it was on the market. The lady who bought it had great fun with it: https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/03/18/famous-flintstone-house-gets-yabba-dabba-doo-makeover/
Tyge Premium Member almost 6 years ago
It was a convenient potty break too!