good way to get potential newspaper.
buyers interested in your
home is to have an open 2) Post flyers (with permission)
house. Of course, you have to in nearby businesses, churches,
make sure they know about it. schools.
Looking Good 3) Post signs similar to "yard
sale" signs in your neighborhood.
There is one mandatory step that
must occur before holding an open
house viewing. The property needs 4) Put a sign in front of your
to be spruced up so it shows property saying "OPEN HOUSE
well. This probably should have SATURDAY - 10-4" and tie helium
been taken care of before the filled balloons to it. (On
property was put on the market, Saturday, add a sign saying "OPEN
but review that aspect of things TODAY" with more balloons.)
before attempting an open house.
5) Add info about your open house
Getting The Word Out anywhere your home is advertised
for sale on the Internet.
To have a successful open house,
you need a good promotional 6) Pay some responsible older
effort. Potential buyers need to children or teens to distribute
know you are holding an open "Open House" flyers in several
house, when and how to get there. neighborhoods. (Don't neglect
How do you get the word out? How nearby business areas.)
about trying several of the
following ideas... 7) Announce your open house in
any community newsletter you can
1) Put a classified ad in the get it in.
open house. Don't hesitate to
There is an endless array of give them all a try.
things you can do to promote your
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