For those looking to sell a home, Saturday afternoon is the most important day of the week. That is because it is time for open houses! Many seasoned professionals swear by them, maintaining in today’s market it is impossible to sell a house without a good one. If you have one on the horizon, here are a few tips for local Real Estate Professionals to up your chances of making it a success:

#1 Harness the Power of Social Media. If you’re looking for greater numbers at your open house, the first thing you need to know is how to get prospective buyers to show up. One of the best ways to attract people is by promoting the open house as widely as you can, and as early as possible, in the place where most buyers are already looking. Fill your social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and any others you use, with information about it.

#2 Don’t Forget About Good Old Fashioned Signs. Social media is great, but it really only attracts people you already run in the same circles with. Do not underestimate the number of eyes who will see an open house sign on your road! Many Real Estate Professionals swear by this tactic so much that they put out dozens of signs before each open house.

#3 Be Open to Everyone! Afterall, what you are trying to do here is sell. You do yourself a disservice by assuming who is and is not a potential buyer. Often, neighbors like to walk over and come in as well. You may think they are a waste of time, but word of mouth can be a wonderful advocate when selling your home. You never know who your neighbor has in mind to be their future next-to-neighbor!

#4 Have Guests Sign in. This doesn’t need to be detailed or private information, but even just a name and email address is quite helpful. You can thank them for their time later on and give them personalized attention once you know their name.

#5 Bring in the Right Real Estate Professional. You aren’t trying to do this on your own are you? You need someone who is 100% dedicated to the job of selling your house! Are all Real Estate Agents the same? No way. Are all Southwest Florida Real Estate Agents good enough at their job to put on a fantastic open house? Sadly, this is a “no” too. It can be tough to find someone, so the best way to make it easy is to start your search with the Beattie Realty Team.

An open house is absolutely crucial to getting the best potential buyers in to see your house. When you are ready to sell your home and put on an Open House, your first call should be to the Beattie Realty Team! Contact us today by calling (239) 994-6187 or emailing sales@beattiedev.com and let’s get started, together.