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 An Open House is a lot of work for both
the seller and the REALTOR®. Sometimes do you wonder if all the fuss is
worth it? According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 45
percent of all buyers used Open Houses as a source in their home search; proving
that an Open House is a valuable tool in the home selling process.
Though the exposure for the home is
great, it exposes you, the agent, to
potential risks. The NAR offers these
tips to make your next Open House a safe one for all involved.
1. Work with a partner if possible. Try never to be alone.
2. Make sure your office and family know where you are
and call in often to let them know everything is alright.
3. Make sure your cell phone works at the home and preprogram
emergency numbers on speed dial.
4. Have a sign-in book.
Ask for full name, address, phone number and email.
5. When showing the house, walk behind the prospect and
avoid getting trapped in small rooms. Direct them, don't lead them. Stay
between the prospect and the exit.
6. Inform a neighbor, next to the home that you will be
having an Open House, a kind courtesy for them to let them know of increased
traffic, but also ask them to keep an extra eye out for anything unusual.
7. Be familiar with the floor plan of the house,
including other exits and escape plans. Check all rooms to make sure everything
is as it should be.
8. Don't assume that everyone has left at the end of
the Open House. Check all the rooms and
the backyard prior to locking up the house.
9. Be prepared to defend yourself if necessary.
A real estate professional faces
many risky situations every day; Open Houses are just one of the potential
risks of the job. The NAR offers a free safety
webinar to help you stay safe on the job: Every
Agent's Five-Step Plan for Open Houses.
Read more about
Open Houses and Safety at NAR
Posted on May 07, 2012 16:51:26 by  IPTV.Boyz
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