There are many benefits to opening a house for sale on a Sunday afternoon. It saves having to make an appointment to view and makes it convenient for everyone in the family to get together to tour the properties. The seller benefits by having more people view the house in an afternoon rather than individual appointments. However, more often than not, visitors dismiss the help offered by the real estate agent who organizes the open house and are reluctant to provide information or ask questions.
When you visit my Open House, don’t be shy! ask questions and listen carefully, the information you need to make an informed decision is right in front of you! I’m the “Mobile Real Estate Information Hub” and I’m here for one reason: I want to give you all the information you need to help you buy a home, maybe even this one.
I know this house very well, I know when it was built, how long it has been on the market, what kind of inspections are available, what kind of work is needed, why the seller is moving. I also know the neighborhood well, ask me about proximity to schools, shopping malls, public transportation, demographics, theaters, I also know exactly how far it is to the library or post office for example.
Before the Open House, I print out and bring with me a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) of the property so that I can not only show how this house compares to others in the same area, but also what other houses have recently sold in the surroundings. If this particular house is too big or too small, I have a list of other houses available for sale, I can share some addresses with you right there.
I might even have valuable and timely “insider information” on homes that are about to come on the market, bank properties, or foreclosed properties that I know will be listed soon. This information is potentially profitable for you Mr./Mrs. homebuyer…just talk to me!
Although I’m not a loan officer, I know what the prevailing interest rates are and can quickly calculate your monthly mortgage payments with taxes and insurance, I can give you an idea of what your closing costs would be, I can even anticipate-rate you on the act! If I know what kind of financing you need, I can tell you what kind of documents you’ll need to get ready.
I am NOT just a Door Greeter, I can talk to you about investment properties, I can tell you some of the biggest tax consequences and/or benefits of owning a residence or investment property. I can highlight the benefits of a 1031 tax deferred exchange and much more.
For me, being in an Open House is like taking my real estate office on a road trip… Who benefits more from my experience? Those who dare to talk to me about their real estate goals and dreams, you can pick my brain, I promise to stay in that house for 4 hours, so take your time!
Studies have shown that people are much more relaxed and willing to communicate with others during a weekend, they are more autonomous and have time to relax. Don’t rush into Open House, slow down and take full advantage of my 25+ years of experience and knowledge, it’s all there for the taking! If you’re not in my area, give me a call and tell me where you want to go, then I’ll put you in touch with the most active professional real estate agent in that area… FOR FREE!