Q: Marsha, my home is on the market. My Realtor wants to have at least two open houses a month. We make the home immaculate and leave for three hours on a Sunday. I’ve heard mixed opinions as to whether open houses work with today’s internet buyers. Thoughts?
A: You are right; open houses are a debated issue. I’ll give you some pros and cons along with my personal belief. (Spoiler alert: Open houses work.)
There are four common arguments against open houses: (1) They only benefit the Realtor and won’t sell your home; (2) Noisy, intrusive, and non-purchasing neighbors; (3) Security issues; and (4) It’s an old-fashioned and dated selling tactic. I’ll tell you why none of these arguments is a good reason to avoid open houses.