Top Benefits of an Open House

Thinking of selling your Lake of the Ozarks home? There are many ways Your Favorite Real Estate Team will help market your property. Getting your house in front of as many potential buyers as possible can help gain extra exposure for your home. An open house is an easy way to do just that. In this week’s blog, we will talk about the top benefits of hosting an open house.

Draw Attention to Your Home

This is the most obvious reason we want to have an open house. The more people that visit a home, the faster it will sell. We want as many folks to see your home as possible. Tell all your friends, neighbors and coworkers. They all know someone that is in the market for a home. Let’s draw as much attention to your home as possible!

Next Step

Just like the rest of us, homebuyers typically turn to the internet to first start looking for homes. Once they have seen the homes on the market, their next steps are a live visit. An open house is a huge next step for online shoppers.

Set Your House Apart

During an open house there will be many folks in and out. Here is your chance to set your home apart from the competition. Highlight what your house has that others on the market might not or spotlight a renovated room or finished basement. You want potential buyers to see the value that your house offers.

You Set the Scene

One of the greatest benefits of an open house is that you control the scene. You have plenty of time to plan and prepare unlike a private showing, where you may only have a couple hours’ notice. Use this time wisely and stage the home accordingly.

Turn Browsers into Buyers

There are many people that aren’t ready for private showings with an agent. This is a great time to turn those casual lookers to buyers. Your home might be just what they are looking for so let’s grab their attention with curb appeal and as soon as they walk in the door.

Buyer Can Compare

Just like those casual buyers, there are folks that have been working with an agent and have looked at many homes, but they just haven’t found the perfect space. Yours could be just the one! When they walk into your open house, your home is going to look perfect compared to the private showings where sellers only had hours to prepare.


We hope you enjoyed this information and it helps you understand why open houses are important. If you are ready to get your house on the market, Your Favorite Real Estate Team is ready to assist you. We know the Lake of the Ozarks real estate market and we are the only Real Estate Team at the Lake of the Ozarks with an in-house marketing agency. Our agents are friendly, and we all live the lake life by the golden rule!

CONTACT ED SCHMIDT FOR ALL YOUR LAKE OF THE OZARK REAL ESTATE NEEDS


Ed Schmidt, REALTOR
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Suite A
Lake Ozarks, Mo 65049
Phone: 573-240-9052
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