Crowdsourcing:

A Better Open House

Thursday, August 8, 13

Bob StewartCommunity Evangelist@activebob

Presenter

Idea Factory

You Guys and GalsActiveRain Community@activerain

Thursday, August 8, 13

Before You Decide to Do the Open

House

A Few Considerations

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Do You Really Want to Do It?

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3783033/are-you-addicted-to-open-houses-Laura Allen

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Target an Area that You Want to Do Open Houses

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3798215/what-i-learned-my-first-year-doing-open-housesTammie White

Thursday, August 8, 13

Only Do Open Houses That

Warrant Being Held Open

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3783033/are-you-addicted-to-open-houses-Laura Allen

Thursday, August 8, 13

When Do You Want to Hold the Open

House?

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3794165/bogun-realty-and-luxury-homes-open-house-extraordinaire-Bandele Oguntomilade

Should it be the first time anyone sees the house?

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When Do You Want to Hold the Open

House?

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3794165/bogun-realty-and-luxury-homes-open-house-extraordinaire-Bandele Oguntomilade

What is the best time and for how long?

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Make sure the Sellers

are on Board

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Find Someone to Help You

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3772400/open-houses-are-not-just-for-realtorsGeorge Souto

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Prior to the Open House

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Consider the Neighborhood Open House

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3776785/a-baker-s-dozen-of-tips-for-holding-an-amazing-open-houseNina Hollander

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Know the Area

Preview other listings

Know the Comps

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3776785/a-baker-s-dozen-of-tips-for-holding-an-amazing-open-houseNina Hollander

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

About 3-7 homes are listed within 90 days from any 250

homes in an area

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3798587/a-house-left-open-for-neighbors-Praful Thakkar

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

Walk the neighborhood, or call the neighbors

Send postcards

Special Viewing Time for Neighbors

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3795119/open-house-events-if-i-host-them-then-i-make-the-most-of-themKathleen Daniels

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

Consider Making the Invitation from the

Homeowner

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3795119/open-house-events-if-i-host-them-then-i-make-the-most-of-themKathleen Daniels

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

Invite Others Likely to Want Your House

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771597/open-house-waste-of-time-or-most-productive-time-of-a-realtor-Ritu Desai

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

Let Your Prospects in that Price Range or

Area know about the Open House

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3773073/open-houses-feast-or-famine-Anita Clark

Thursday, August 8, 13

Invite the Neighbors

Use Reverse Prospecting If your

MLS Provides It

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771830/crowdsourcing-the-way-to-an-amazing-open-housePaula McDaniel

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Blast the Internet

Zillow, Trulia, REALTOR.com

MLS

Blogs, Facebook (Community Pages)

Craigslist, Backpage

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Blast the Internet

Facebook Neighborhood Groups

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3786422/driving-traffic-to-an-open-houseChris Ann Cleland

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Sign Rider on For Sale Sign

In Advance

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Other Signs Around the Neighborhood Prior to the day of

Open House

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771509/open-houses-i-think-i-have-done-a-thousandDebbie Reynolds

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Get the Sellers to Help

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771509/open-houses-i-think-i-have-done-a-thousandDebbie Reynolds

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During the Open House

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Make sure all the clutter is removed

and house is in top shape for

showing

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3779507/successful-open-houseCaroline Gerardo

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Signs, Signs....Everywhere

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3734206/the-one-tactic-i-use-to-ask-and-get-referrals-from-clients-is-Francine Viola

Make them stand out

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Engage your Visitors

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771509/open-houses-i-think-i-have-done-a-thousandDebbie Reynolds

But Don’t Be a Stalker

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What Should You Have to Give Them?

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About This Home Flyer

About This Neighborhood Flyer

Nearby Listings

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3798577/my-open-house-strategyNancy Laswick

Thursday, August 8, 13

Comparables

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3796811/open-houses-my-thoughtsHelen and Larry Prier

Thursday, August 8, 13

Market Reports for the Neighborhood

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3798577/my-open-house-strategyNancy Laswick

Thursday, August 8, 13

Something From the Lender

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3795119/open-house-events-if-i-host-them-then-i-make-the-most-of-themKathleen Daniels

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Set the Scene

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3795119/open-house-events-if-i-host-them-then-i-make-the-most-of-themKathleen Daniels

Cleaned up

Make it smell good

Make it bright

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Get Their Information

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3781582/7-levels-of-open-house-prospectingRichard and Beth Wittney

Guess the selling Price Sheet

Home Survey

Offer Listing Search

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Get Their Information

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3771947/the-super-bestest-open-house-tip-Gene Riemenschneider

Use Cards Instead of One Sheet

Consider an iPadopenhomepro.com

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After the Open House

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Follow Up!

Within 24 Hours

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Track Your Results

http://activerain.com/blogsview/3783033/are-you-addicted-to-open-houses-Laura Allen

every 75th person that comes through the door

turns into a deal

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Comments?

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