The idea of having people coming through your house might make you a little uneasy, but the benefits of having an open home definitely outweigh the potential discomfort around the idea. In fact, agents are experts when it comes to making it as simple of a process as possible so you don’t have to worry about any of it. We work around you to organise days and times that suit you. Still not convinced? We’ve come up with a few answers to your whys.

Set Your Home Apart From The Rest

When potential buyers decide to visit an open home, it’s very unlikely they’re only going to view one property. When the market is particularly busy, it makes it even harder to make your home stand out. On the plus side, everyone is looking for something different, so when you host an open home, rather than just looking at it through pictures, having the opportunity to see it in person gives them a better insight into what your home could offer them. You can also style it, either yourself or with the help of a professional, to increase your chances of selling well. Neighbours after all are already sold on the area, family or friends may also be keen to move to your neighbourhood, or know someone that wants to, so they too are given the chance to come and view during an open home.

Take Pressure Off Buyers

With an open home, having multiple people viewing your property at the same time can make buyers feel more comfortable as the focus isn’t solely on them. The agent is the first point of contact where viewers can introduce themselves and register their details. Once you’ve met them, they are then able to get in touch after the viewing and ask whether it met the buyer’s lifestyle needs or not. It also means agents have a record of everyone who has been through the property - but always hide or remove valuables just to be safe. Open homes also allow viewers the opportunity to request a further viewing at a time that suits both parties if they wish.

Highlight It’s Extra Qualities

Things like area, school zoning and neighbours matter. People might think they know about the place your property is located, or maybe even have some misconceptions about it - but until they come and see for themselves, they’re not going to be able to fully understand the benefits of buying your home. When they have the chance to actually visit it, their mind could change entirely in terms of what they’re looking for.

Bottom line is, there’s a whole lot of buyers you’ll potentially miss out on if they don’t have the option to attend an open home.