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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> May Home Maintenance Checklist: 30 Essential Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Summer https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/may-home-maintenance-checklist/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=20484 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> April Home Maintenance Checklist: How To Prepare Your Rochester NY Home For Spring https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/april-home-maintenance-checklist/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=20364 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> March Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Your New York Home Ready for Spring https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/march-home-maintenance-checklist/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=20338 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How to Buy a House in New York https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/buy-a-house-in-new-york/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19906 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How to Sell a House in New York https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/sell-a-house-in-new-york/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19905 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Risks of Buying a Non-Warrantable Condo In New York: What You Need to Know https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/non-warrantable-condo/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19796 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Navigating the Numbers: The Pros and Cons of Using Online Home Value Estimators For New York Real Estate https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/pros-cons-online-home-value-estimators/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19794 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Role of Location in Home Valuation In New York https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/role-of-location-home-valuation/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19768 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Lowe’s vs U-Haul: A Review of Truck Rental Companies https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/lowes-vs-uhaul/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19758 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Understanding the Importance of a Seller’s Property Condition Disclosure https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/property-condition-disclosure-statement/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19632 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What are Delayed Showings and Negotiations in Real Estate In New York? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/delayed-showings-negotiations/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19547 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Should I Sell My House Off Market: Pros and Cons Explained https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/sell-house-off-market/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19503 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What is PITI and How Does It Affect Your Mortgage https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/what-is-piti/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19498 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How To Set A Home Renovation Budget https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/home-renovation-budget/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19490 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How Does A Co-Borrowers Credit Scores Affect A Home Purchase? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/co-borrower-credit-score/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19474 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> New Construction Final Walk-Through Checklist: Ensuring a Seamless Home Inspection https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/new-construction-final-walk-through/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19458 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Can You Submit Multiple Offers On Homes At Once – A Legal And Ethical Analysis https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/multiple-offers-on-homes-at-once/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19414 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How to Get Your Home Photo Ready for Real Estate Listings https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/real-estate-photo-ready/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19409 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Does a Home Builder’s Warranty Cover? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/home-builders-warranty/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19394 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> July 2023 Greater Rochester NY Area Real Estate Market Update https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/july-2023-rochester-ny-real-estate-market-update/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19403 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Who Pays Real Estate Commission When You Buy or Sell a Home https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/real-estate-commission/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19366 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Quitclaim Deeds: What You Need to Know https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/quitclaim-deeds/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19358 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What to Know About Selling a Home As Is for Cash https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/selling-home-as-is-cash/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19347 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Why Find The History of a House https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/find-history-house/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19316 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> June 2023 Greater Rochester NY Area Real Estate Market Update https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/june-2023-rochester-ny-area-real-estate-market-update/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19313 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/real-estate-lawyer/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19181 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> May 2023 Greater Rochester NY Area Real Estate Market Update https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/may-2023-rochester-ny-area-real-estate-market-update/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19162 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What to Know About Buying a Home For The First Time https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/buying-home-first-time/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=19058 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> <strong>What Should a Buyer Look For at a Home Inspection?</strong> https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/what-look-for-home-inspection/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18983 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Companies That Buy Houses For Cash Reviewed https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/companies-buy-houses-for-cash/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18889 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Does Home Staging Work and What is The Cost? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/does-home-staging-work/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18814 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What to Avoid When Getting a Mortgage https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/avoid-when-getting-mortgage/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18797 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> <strong>5 Options For Replacing a Roof Reviewed</strong> https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/replacing-roof/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18771 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Are Restrictive Covenants in Real Estate? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/restrictive-covenants/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18714 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Can The Court Force The Sale of Your House in Divorce? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/court-force-sale-divorce/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18693 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Top 5 Types Of Home Inspections Buyers Should Consider https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/5-types-home-inspections/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18119 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How to Become a Real Estate Agent https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/become-real-estate-agent/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=18071 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Renting A House Or An Apartment: Which Is The Better Option https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/renting-house-apartment/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17871 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The 5 Most Important Factors To Consider When Buying A House https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/5-factors-buying-house/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17851 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Buyers And Sellers Need To Know About An Appraisal Gap https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/appraisal-gap/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17827 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Pros And Cons Of Renting With Roommates – What You Need To Know https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/renting-with-roommates/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17794 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 6 Things You Should Know About Buying Land https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/things-know-buying-land/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17773 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How Long Should Home Sellers Wait To Respond To An Offer On Their Home? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/home-sellers-wait-respond-offer/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=17745 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How To Buy A House With A Low Credit Score https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-to-buy-a-house-with-a-low-credit-score/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16819 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Home Depot Truck Rentals: What to Know Including Pricing https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/home-depot-truck-rentals-what-to-know-including-pricing/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16156 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 16 Things To Do Before Listing Your Home For Sale https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/16-things-to-do-before-listing-your-home-for-sale/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16138 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Biggest Home Inspection Mistakes to Avoid https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/biggest-home-inspection-mistakes-to-avoid/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16112 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How Your Credit Score Impacts Your Ability To Buy A House https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-credit-score-impacts-buying-house/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16086 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Top Winter Home Selling Mistakes | 7 Errors Made While Selling A House During The Winter https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/top-winter-home-selling-mistakes/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16051 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Top Winter Home Buying Mistakes | 11 Errors Made While Buying A House During The Winter https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/winter-home-buying-mistakes/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=16013 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Address Change Form Should I Use At The Post Office? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/address-change-form-post-office/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15981 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> DIY Renovation Ideas For Your Backyard https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/diy-renovation-ideas-backyard/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15937 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How to Rent Your First Apartment Guide https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-to-rent-an-apartment/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15931 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Tips For Selling A Home Virtually https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/tips-selling-a-home-virtually/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15907 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Complete Winter Storage Checklist For Your Belongings https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/winter-storage-checklist/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15885 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Should I Waive My Home Inspection When Buying A House? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/should-i-waive-my-home-inspection/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15870 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Biggest Self Storage Companies Reviewed https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/biggest-self-storage-companies/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15836 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Earnest Money and House Deposits Explained https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/earnest-money-house-deposits-explained/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15760 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Moving Mistakes To Avoid https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/moving-mistakes-to-avoid/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15568 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Top Mortgage Myths | Demystifying Common Home Loan Misconceptions https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/top-mortgage-myths/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=15102 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/first-time-home-buyer-mistakes/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=14815 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 10 Tips For Adding Appeal To Your Home This Summer https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/10-tips-adding-appeal-to-home-this-summer/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=14237 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Exploring The Merits of Smart Home Technology When Selling a Home https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/smart-home-technology-selling-a-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=13782 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Top 5 Things To Know When Flipping Your First House https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/5-things-to-know-when-flipping-your-first-house/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=13574 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Top 10 Best Places To See Christmas Lights In Rochester NY https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/top-10-best-places-see-christmas-lights-rochester-ny/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=10236 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Are The PROs And CONs Of Multifamily Homes? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-multifamily-homes/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=13219 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> What Low-Cost Home Improvements Should You Make Before Selling Your Home? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/low-cost-home-improvements-you-should-make-before-selling-your-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=13114 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 15 Things Millennial Home Buyers Look At While Buying A House https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/15-things-millennial-home-buyers-look-at-while-buying-a-house/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=13028 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How Does A Fence Increase The Value Of Your Home https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-does-a-fence-increase-the-value-of-your-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12995 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 5 Simple &#038; Low Cost Fixes To Make Your Home More Appealing To Buyers https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/5-simple-and-low-cost-fixes-to-make-your-home-more-appealing-to-buyers/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12779 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> How To Improve A Homes Curb Appeal In Rochester NY https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/how-to-improve-a-homes-curb-appeal-rochester-ny/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12665 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 7 Ways to Create an Energy-Efficient Home While Conserving Your Budget https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/7-ways-create-an-energy-efficient-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12633 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Hiring Movers Vs. Moving Yourself | The PROs &#038; CONs Of Each https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/hiring-movers-vs-moving-yourself/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12592 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Should You Pay Off Student Loans Before Purchasing a Home? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/pay-off-student-loans-before-purchasing-a-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12531 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Should I Build A New Home Or Buy An Existing Home? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/should-i-build-a-new-home-or-buy-an-existing-home/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=2497 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> Buying A Condo Vs. Renting A Condo | What Are The PROs &#038; CONs? https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/buying-a-condo-vs-renting-a-condo/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12402 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> 9 Money Saving Moving Tips | How To Cut Costs When Moving https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/9-money-saving-moving-tips/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12341 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Best Social Media Blogs For Real Estate From 2017 https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/best-social-media-blogs-2017/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12045 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Best Home Improvement Blogs From 2017 | Advice For Home Remodeling https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/best-home-improvement-blogs-2017/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12044 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]> The Best Mortgage Blogs From 2017 | Advice For Home Financing https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/best-mortgage-blogs-2017/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:30:45 +0000 Kyle Hiscock https://www.rochesterrealestateblog.com/?p=12043 What Are The Most Common Open House Myths In Real Estate? [caption id="attachment_11517" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED! Top 5 Real Estate Open House Myths-BUSTED![/caption] One of the most controversial topics in the real estate industry are open houses.  If you ask 10 real estate agents their thoughts on open houses, you're likely to get 10 different opinions.  The same can be said about asking home buyers and sellers about their opinions on open houses in real estate. As with most things, there are PROs and CONs of open houses.  If you're thinking about selling a home, it's critical that you know whether open houses are going to be a part of your strategy. Before deciding whether you'll use open houses as a vehicle to sell a home, you should be aware of some of the most common open house myths.  Below you're going to find out what the top 5 real estate open house myths are.  Home sellers who are aware of these myths greatly increase the chance they make the right decision whether to have open houses during the sale of their home.

Open House Myth #1 - They're Necessary To Sell A Home

There are some home sellers who believe that open houses must be hosted in order for their home to sell.  This is one of the most common open house myths, in fact, the number of homes that sell as a direct result of an open house is very small.  There are dozens of other effective real estate marketing strategies that agents use to sell homes than using open houses. Are you asking yourself, "how will buyers tour my home if there are no open houses scheduled?"  It's pretty simple, serious buyers will find time to schedule a private showing with a real estate agent.  There are 168 total hours in a week when a buyer can schedule a private showing for a home. If open houses no longer existed, the number of homes sold wouldn't change.  A serious buyer will make time in their schedule to visit a home they potentially want to buy, bottom line. One of the most important things you need to know before selling a home is whether you believe that open houses will be necessary to sell your home.

Open House Myth #2 - All Realtors Host Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11518" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses! Open House Myth - ALL Realtors Host Open Houses![/caption] All Realtors host open houses, it's part of their job, right?  Wrong! Each and every real estate agent runs their business differently, ranging from the way they market their clients homes to how they market themselves.  One of the most important interview questions to ask Realtors when selling a home is what their stance is on open houses. A confident agent should have no issue explaining what their stance is on open houses and also provide reasons for their stance.  One of the most popular lies that real estate agents tell home sellers is that a Realtor who doesn't host open houses is lazy. Certainly some agents are lazy, however, just because an agent doesn't host open houses doesn't mean they're lazy.  It's maybe more beneficial for an agent to spend the 2-3 hours they'd spend at an open house working on promoting their sellers home in different ways, such as increasing web traffic to a real estate website which is promoting their clients home.

Open House Myth #3 - Open Houses Benefit The Home Seller The Most

A home can potentially sell as a result from an open houses, however, the chance is very small.  The obvious reason that a home seller would want to open their home up to complete strangers would be for it to sell. So, if the number of homes that actually sell as a direct result from an open house is small, who is actually benefiting the most from it?  Another open house myth is that the home seller is the biggest beneficiary of an open house being hosted. The chances that a real estate agent is able to pick up potential buyers and sellers is much higher than the home selling, thus resulting in an agent benefiting the most.  There is absolutely no problem that some real estate agents use open houses as an opportunity to pick up new clients, however, the problem is most agents will not explain that they'll likely benefit more from the open than the seller will.

Open House Myth #4 - Open Houses Never Result In Crime

An open house myth that exists is that some home sellers believe crime can't occur during or after an open house.  Unfortunately, nowadays crime is occurring more and more because of open houses. When selling a home you need to determine if you're willing to open yourself and your home up to potential crime that can result from an open house.  There are definitely some extra tips to avoid getting robbed at an open house that can reduce the chance of crime occurring, but you still need to understand that the chance does exist. If you're selling a vacant home or selling a home from long distance, you definitely need to give it extra consideration whether the risk of crime happening is worth having an open house.  Over the past several years there has been a big increase in vacant homes being broken into after open houses since an open house provides criminals the perfect opportunity to case a property. If you're planning on having open houses when selling a home, it's important you don't fall for this open house myth.  If you understand the potential that a crime can occur because of an open house, you won't be as shocked if you happen to be unlucky and experience a crime as a result of an open house event.

Open House Myth #5 - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses

[caption id="attachment_11519" align="aligncenter" width="450"]Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses! Open House Myth - Only Qualified Buyers Attend Open Houses![/caption] There are many different types of people who go to open houses.  Some of the people who you can expect to attend an open house  are nosy neighbors, people who're driving by a directional sign, or qualified buyers. It's extremely important that you don't fall for the open house myth that some sellers believe which is that only qualified buyers attend open houses.  It may not make any sense to you or I as to why someone who isn't qualified to buy a home would waste their time walking through it, but it does happen. It's especially common when selling a luxury home or waterfront property that people who cannot afford to purchase the home want to walk through and see the home, just because they're curious.  If you're selling a luxury home or a waterfront property, you need to strongly consider not having open houses because the chances of unqualified buyers attending is much greater. One of the top benefits of only allowing private and scheduled showings when selling a home is the probability that your home is being looked at by qualified buyers is much higher.  There are dozens of reasons why real estate agents ask buyers for a pre-approval, one being that they aren't wasting the homeowners time by showing them a home they cannot afford.

Final Thoughts

There is nothing worse then having to explain to a home seller who insists on having open houses that there were only two groups who attended or even worse, that the home didn't sell while they were inconvenienced having to spend 2-3 hours outside their home during the open house. A listing agents job is not to be a tour guide for strangers walking through an open house.  Representing the best interest of a seller is making sure that they're aware of these common open house myths and letting them decide if they believe having an open house would be beneficial. As experienced Rochester NY real estate agents, our job when representing a seller is to sell their home for the most amount of money while reducing the level of risk, stress, and headaches.  Our team, The Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group, sells on average about 80-90 homes per year in the Greater Rochester NY area.  On average, we only host less than a half dozen open houses per year. There are agents and teams in the Rochester NY area who host open houses every weekend who sell a significantly lower number of homes per year.  As you can likely tell by reading this article on the top five real estate open house myths that we don't believe that an open houses will result in the sale of the home.  It's not because we're lazy, but, because the time spent letting strangers walk through a sellers home during an open can be spent more effectively promoting their home in other, more effective ways.

Other Helpful Real Estate Resources

Are you thinking about selling a home in Rochester, NY and are unsure whether open houses are right for you?  If you're aware of the PROs and CONs of open houses and also realize these open house myths, you should be able to make the right decision for your circumstances.  I'd be happy to discuss in great detail what you can expect from open houses, who benefits from open houses, and discuss other effective ways to get your home sold without opening yourself up to the risks an open house can result in.
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About the authors: The above article "Top Five Real Estate Open House Myths - BUSTED!" was written by Kyle Hiscock of the Hiscock Sold Team at RE/MAX Realty Group.  With over 35 years combined experience, if you’re thinking of selling or buying, we’d love to share our knowledge and expertise. We service the following Greater Rochester NY areas: Irondequoit, Webster, Penfield, Pittsford, Fairport, Brighton, Greece, Gates, Hilton, Brockport, Mendon, Henrietta, Perinton, Churchville, Scottsville, East Rochester, Rush, Honeoye Falls, Chili, and Victor NY.]]>