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Open Houses Are a Waste of Time- Real Estate Myths Debunked (Myth #2 of 3 )

By Alex Camelio, CEO - January 31, 2018January 30, 2018

I’m sure a lot of us have heard this floating around out there… Open Houses are waste of time! They’re a pain to setup. They don’t generate business. AND they’re totally full of neighbors and looky-loos who are never going to buy… but guess what… that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s another myth we’d like to disprove for you this week. If you …

Your Primer For Generating Offline Leads (Part 1 of 3)

By Michael Krisa, Executive Editor - June 14, 2017June 14, 2017

Last Updated on June 14, 2017 It’s no surprise that real estate is a relationships game and the more people you know, associate with and can touch, the more successful your career will be. Even N.A.R. backs this up with their study that found about 74% of all transactions are relationship-based… meaning your sales mostly come from someone who knows you or is personally referred …

6 Tips to Get The Most from Your Next Open House

By Anthony Mann, Contributor - May 24, 2017May 24, 2017

6 Tips to Get The Most from Your Open House

Last Updated on May 24, 2017 Open Houses have been a staple of a successful real estate agent for many years. Agents and brokers have always had a major reason to perform them, which is obviously getting people through the door in order to sell the property! What every agent really knows is that it’s not about the people coming through the door to buy …

Finally…Get Names and Business From Open Houses

By Craig Forte, Founder - August 4, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Dave & Jean Slaktoski, REALTOR® (Thanks Dave & Jean. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “We hold 4 to 5 open houses almost every weekend. We always try to get the names, phone numbers, and email addresses of all the visitors to our opens. …

How To Get More Offers With a Group Open House

By Craig Forte, Founder - July 6, 2009April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Kelly Koselek, REALTOR® (Thanks Kelly. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “Buyers follow the herd. Lately, there have been very few buyers coming to open houses. The buyers that have been coming are ‘tire kickers’… just out looking because they hear everyone else saying …

A “Very Sweet” Prospecting Idea

By Craig Forte, Founder - August 21, 2008April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Sue Smith, REALTOR® (Thanks Sue. You’re now in the running for a New FLIP Video Camcorder for submitting your idea at this this link) “I create custom candy wrappers to give to buyers and sellers, and as a “Thank You” at open houses and real estate tours. The large wrapper fits on a full-sized Hershey bar®, and …

An Open House Strategy That Multiplies Your Listings

By Craig Forte, Founder - May 10, 2007April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by David and Karen Bell, REALTORS® (Thanks David and Karen!) “Have you ever noticed that when one house comes on the market that another house in the same block comes on a few weeks later? When we list a home we usually put it in the computer on a Friday or Saturday with agent remarks saying no show …

A Courteous Way to Generate Leads

By Craig Forte, Founder - April 18, 2007April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Scott Robinson, REALTOR® (Thanks Scott!) “When holding an open house we always put out open house direction signs, especially at corners. Most agents don’t ask permission to place these signs. “I find that when I ask, many tell me they have lived on this corner for decades and I am the first to ask permission. When I …

An Open House Strategy Worth Thousands

By Craig Forte, Founder - February 27, 2007April 7, 2017

Last Updated on April 7, 2017 Submitted by Steve Bachman, REALTOR® (Thanks Steve!) Commentary by Michael Wright, Executive Editor Steve has figured out a way to make the most of every open house. It’s not about selling that property as much as it is about generating leads. That’s where he multiplies his productivity. When you follow Steve’s advice, be sure to put your name and …