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Orange County, CA

A growing number of home sellers in Orange County are discovering the value of open houses, especially in today's tough real estate market. In an age where an MLS listing alone won't do the job, sellers have to take extra steps to make sure their home stands out. With an open house, you don't just get a marketing advantage-you also get access to more buyers and a better chance of selling your home.

That's where PlanOpen.com comes in. We have planned and hosted dozens of open houses in Orange County, and we have worked with a wide range of buyers and sellers. Our years of experience and local market knowledge can give you the advantage you need to handle the competition. To help you get started, here are some tips on planning, promoting, and hosting an open house that will get your home sold.

What It Is

First, what's an open house and how does it work? Basically, in an open house you welcome prospective buyers into your home and let them look around. This lets them see the home for beyond what the pictures show, which is seldom enough to make a decision from.

An agent or realtor can help you plan and schedule your open house. Once you contact a PlanOpen.com agent, we put you home in local open house listings and use marketing techniques to get word around. Most agents recommend holding open houses on weekends, as they get the most traffic from buyers and sellers alike.

What It Can Do For You

The advantages for the buyer are obvious: they get to inspect the home, talk to the seller, and assess other factors besides the home itself. They also get to see the neighborhood and the views from the windows, which are seldom included in MLS pictures. But what can it do for you as a seller?

The answer is a lot-or a lot more than most sellers think. For one thing, you get to reach more prospects, as more and more buyers are limiting their options to houses that are open for viewing. You also get to make real contact with interested buyers, and pique their interest even more by showing them more about your home. In just one open house weekend, you can turn prospects into actual buyers and get a step closer to selling your home.

Scheduling an Open House

Preparing your home for an open house takes a fair bit of work. First, you need to clean up the place and make sure it's nice and tidy-although you're used to seeing it, it makes a bad impression for potential buyers. You'll be surprised at the space you free up by just removing a few old toys. If you think your house needs a bit of work, your open house realtor can get you in touch with design professionals who can stage your home for maximum visual appeal. It may cost you a bit more, but years of experience prove that the returns are more than worth it.


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