by Tony White
Opinions about whether to hold an open home vary greatly amongst real estate agents and sellers, too. You’ll hear real estate agents flatly refuse to hold open homes because they view them as a wasted marketing effort, or they’ll say open homes are just a tool to find the agent new clients. And they take up the whole weekend!
There is some truth to this, but open homes sell houses. Nearly all of my listings sell at open homes. Many buyers find it more convenient to visit an open home at the weekend, and do not feel as though there is any pressure from a real estate agent showing them property. A buyer can decide to attend several open homes on one day and get a good overview of the market.
by Tony White
Open Homes are a great way to find a home on the North Shore! They are also a great way to find the right agent to sell your North Shore Home.
A favorite pastime of many people — whether in the market to buy or sell a home or simply curious — is to attend a weekend Open Home. In fact, checking out open homes is almost a religious experience in Auckland. Everybody seems to go to open homes.
If you’re wondering about the proper open home etiquette or have questions about the role of the agent holding the open home, here are some suggestions to help make your open home visit productive.
by Tony White
Last week Pip and I sold a home that had been on the market for 2 years with another company. What did we do that was different? It’s winter and once again there is a shortage of homes. Properties that have been on the market a while are moving.
Selling your home in winter in New Zealand presents it owns challenges. As I write this it is pouring with rain, and cold. Homes just do not show well in this weather, and both buyers and sellers are often reluctant to get out and look at property.
But, at this time of the year, buyers are serious. Many buyers like to look at homes in the winter months, because they see them in a different light. The weather will filter out any tyre kickers and nosy neighbours. And when you sell in winter, you’ll be the one shopping for a home in spring, when all the other houses come on the market. There’ll be a bigger choice and you will be cashed up and in a good position to buy.
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