I held my first open house this past Saturday and Sunday, although not very successful I definetly figured out what I did right and what else I needed to do for next time. This is definetly not a complete list but I made this list during my many hours of waiting for someone to show. I hope it helps someone. Feel free to add to the list. Thanks Aaron
Materials Needed
Sign In Sheet/ ink pen
Info packet
Info Box (for yard sign)
Treats
Drinks
Napkins
Directional Signs for major intersecting roads
Balloons (to connect to directional signs)
Business Cards (Lots of them)
PowerPoint Presentation of home (connect to tv if possible)
Soothing background music
Open House Advertising
Pass our flyers around the neighborhood
Mailer for surrounding communities (target rental communities)
Ad in Newspaper
Let everyone in your office know about it
Drop flyers off at other offices
Fax a flyer or email to offices you don't drop flyers off too
Things for the Homeowner to do
Clean and organize the home
Turn on A/C or Heat to comfortable temperature
Give them flyers to pass out at any organizations they are involved with
Plan an activity for the day and not be home
Aaron Poling
Long & Foster
