5 Reasons to Attend Open Houses

Why attend open houses? It’s a great way to help you narrow down what type of home and neighborhood you’d like. Checking out homes at different price points and styles allows you to focus on what you really want. Here’s our top five reasons to go to open houses.

1. Homework is Cool
   Open houses are like a buffet of home styles and floor plans. Feast your eyes! Going to open houses is a great way to decide what you like best. No one likes buyer’s remorse. So, do your homework.
2. Unleash Your Area Explorer
   Sightseeing neighborhoods is a great way to get a feel for the neighborhood.
   Agents hosting open houses in each neighborhood can be your area encyclopedia. Shops, schools, you name it.
3. Money Talks… in Different Languages for Different Areas
   Downtown, suburban, rural, new community, established neighborhood, on the water, on the golf course – all come with different price points.
4. Realtor: Your New BFF
   Open houses are a great place to meet a realtor. It’s never to early to begin speaking with a knowledgeable pro.
5. Reality vs. Virtuality (Is that a word?)
   Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but stepping into a home? That’s like a novel. Experiencing layouts and neighborhoods in 3D is priceless. You’ll get a better feel for certain square footage amounts and how different floor plans might work for you.