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Open house is a term every homebuyer and seller should know. Bankrate explains it.
An open house is when a seller opens his home so that potential buyers can view it without an appointment. Buyers can ask questions of the real estate agent on hand and get information about the neighborhood, including schools, parks, churches, hospitals, and any upcoming development projects.
An open house might be the first time, and possibly the last, that potential buyers will see a home. If they like what they see right away, they are likely to linger. The idea of an open house is to get as many eyes as possible on the property without the need for individual appointments. Preparing a home for a showing can be labor intensive. A house needs to be shined and polished only once for an open house, compared with multiple times for individual appointments.
Follow these suggestions for creating the best possible open house:
An open house is a great way to start selling or looking for a home. Among the advantages are:
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