Features
PlanOpen.com is not simply a free open house listing web site. It is an interactive tool that has many valuable features for all users to help find, manage and organize property information, upcoming open houses and private showing requests. Scroll down to learn more about general PlanOpen site features as well as those included when you create your free account.
General Site Features
Find Open Houses | Full Property Profiles | User Profiles | Route Plans | Private Showings | Printable Reports
Account Features
My Open Houses | My Calendar | My Messages | Favorite Properties | Saved Searches (& E-mail Alerts) | Saved Route Plans | My Profile
Browse listings for sale or rent with general property information, upcoming open houses and user profiles links displayed on the search results page. Click on any listing to learn more about the property, see pictures, video and more on the listing full property profile. You can also choose to add the upcoming open house to your calendar directly or request a private showing directly from this page.
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The full property profiles display all property information in a clean format. Click on any of the smaller thumbnail images to enlarge in the main window. View external links, the seller's profile, or email the listing to a friend from this page. Video can also be added to the full property profile. Below the property details is a large Google Map showing the location of the property. On the very bottom of this page users can either add the upcoming open house to their calendar or request a private showing.
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When you add a property listing to PlanOpen, you get to choose a profile name. You profile is linked up to PlanOpen.com's searchable database of property listings and also directly by typing in your profile name after www.PlanOpen.com/. For example, Scott Glover (below) chose the profile Scottg, so his profile address is: www.PlanOpen.com/Scottg. You can choose whatever you like for your profile name, but we recommend choosing a name that is easy to remember (like your name) or creative so prospects can remember your site in the future.
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A PlanOpen user profile page is a powerful marketing tool and can be as beneficial (if not more) than a completely independent web site. It serves all the same purposes and is completely free! You can display your full contact information, company logo, profile picture, current listings, upcoming open houses, a message to visitors, and more. Furthermore, the information is easy to update whatever necessary. No more dependency on a web designer. Point prospects directly to your profile address while also being linked up to the actively search PlanOpen database!
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Set up your weekend itenerary by creating an open house route plan. Select as many properties as you wish to visit, and generate an entire route with multiple locations in a matter of seconds. First, click the boxes by the open houses you want to attend after completing an open house search. Scroll to the bottom to the drop down box and choose "Add Selected to Route Plan".
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Next, choose the order of properties to visit, a starting and ending location, and click "Submit" to create your route.
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You will be displayed a map view as well as turn by turn directions to the properties of your choice. You can click back to edit the route plan if you decide to remove or change any of the properties included in the itinerary.
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If there is no scheduled open house for the property you are interested in or you are not able to make the upcoming scheduled open house, you can request a private showing on the full property profile page. Once you have selected your preferred view time, entered your name, a message if necessary, click submit and the seller will be notified. Check My Calendar to see if the user approves, modifies or declines your request.
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You can create Printable Property Reports of multiple listings at once to view the information in a condensed, easy to read format. It is also a great tool to use to make property comparisons and save paper when printing! After completing a search, check the boxes by the properties you want to print details, and then select"Create Printable Report From Selected" in the drop down box at the bottom of the screen.
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A new window will open with your selected properties and the most important details (Address, City, State, Zip, Lot Size, Price, Bedrooms and Bathrooms) in a spreadsheet format. Click the "Print" button at the very top and bring this page on your open house route plan.
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The My Open Houses section of your account will show your current listings. This is where you can edit any listing details or schedule upcoming open houses by clicking the "Edit Property: Add Open House Dates, Photos, Listings Details". You will be taken to the "Listing Summary" of the particular property. Upload images from your computer, embed video such as a virtual tour, change property details and more from the listing summary page.
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PlanOpen has a unique scheduling system to help you keep track of upcoming open houses and scheduled private showings. Buyers can send sellers private showing requests, and then the realtor can easily approve, modify, or decline requests in the My Calendar section. The date on the calendar will be highlighted in red to remind you of scheduled private showings and open house dates you have added to the calendar.
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PlanOpen offers a messaging system where you can keep your actual e-mail address private to avoid spam. Plus, you never have to worry about missing an email in a spam filter as the message is delivered to your PlanOpen account. When you receive a PlanOpen message, you can choose to be notified via e-mail that you have unread messages in your account.
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Keep track of your favorite properties for future reference. Simply complete an open house search (for sale or rent), click the boxes by the properties you want to save, and then in the bottom of the page, click on "Add Selected to Favorite Properties" in the drop down box.
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PlanOpen offers complex search options with many different search variables. Instead of having to remember each particular search criteria to regenerate certain search results, you can save completed searches to your PlanOpen account. After completing a search, you will see a "Save Search" box where you can choose a name for your most recent search. Choose to receive e-mail alerts, and view previously saved searches.
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Once you have saved the search, it is access able by accessing your account and clicking on the "Saved Searches" tab.
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Save your route plan to your PlanOpen account by scrolling to the bottom of the turn by turn driving after creating your itinerary. Simply choose a name, hit save, and access your search in My Account > Saved Route Plans.
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Choose what information you want visible through "Search Users" on your PlanOpen.com profile. The PlanOpen user profile is a powerful free real estate marketing tool! Take advantage of the free exposure while also finding more visitors to your open houses.
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