Handling Viewings

Ensuring Successful Viewings and Open Houses

Private viewings and open houses offer valuable opportunities for buyers to explore your property and envision themselves living there. Not all sellers are crazy about opening up their properties to anyone who walks in off the street. While open houses can attract potential buyers, it’s essential to recognize that their impact on selling your specific house may vary. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) did a study that showed that only 7% of buyers found their homes from open houses or seeing a sign in the front yard. However, it does provide an additional reason to market the home via other channels like Social Media which does have a larger impact. Therefore, whether to host open houses is a personal preference, and I leave the decision to each client.

As your real estate agent, I prioritize maximizing the potential of every viewing and open house. I guide you in preparing your property, marketing it to qualified buyers, and highlighting its exceptional features during viewings.

Additionally, to streamline the process and ensure prompt scheduling, I employ a professional showing service. This service handles all viewing requests, allowing you to approve each viewing via email, text, or phone call. It also facilitates tracking and soliciting feedback from the agents booking the viewings.

What Sellers Can Do: To ensure successful showings, sellers can take proactive steps such as:

- Maintaining Neatness: Keep the house clean and clutter-free to create a positive impression on potential buyers.

- Depersonalizing: Temporarily remove personal items such as family pictures to help buyers envision themselves living in the house.

- Creating a Welcoming Environment: Find a place to go during viewings, such as a park or shopping mall, to allow buyers to explore the property comfortably.

- Managing Pets: If possible, arrange for pets to be elsewhere during viewings to prevent distractions and ensure buyer comfort.

- Clearing Walkways: Ensure the walkway leading up to your house is clear and inviting for potential buyers. Most buyers form a lasting impression about a home in the first minute or less.

Recognizing the potential inconvenience of showings and open houses, I invest in advanced technology to enhance the showcasing experience and try to minimize the interruptions. I arrange for a 3D Matterport Scan and professional photography of your home, enabling the creation of an immersive 3D tour. This virtual 3D tour allows potential buyers to explore your home 24/7 from anywhere, gaining insights into the layout and dimensions without having to disrupt your lives.

To sell your house quickly and for the best price, it’s crucial to ensure that viewings and open houses are executed effectively. Interested in learning more about my approach? Contact me today to schedule a no-obligation Personal Consultation.