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Smart Tips To Weigh Before Attending An Open House This Weekend

NewBuyer — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:00:01 +0000

A helpful look at things to do before attending an open house, a guideline to follow while at the open house and what do to after you leave. An example from the resource about arriving on time: “Choose which homes you want to visit and try to be one of the first ones there. That way, you’ll be sure to get the undivided attention of the real estate agent and receive a personal tour of the home.”

Source: SayEducate

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The Buyers Field Guide to the Open House

NewBuyer — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:00:30 +0000

An entertaining, though helpful list of basic rules to follow when attending a real estate open house. Learn how to interact with the agent-host and how to “brave the open house front.” From the resource: “Following some basic protocol can make your open house tour of duty more successful and even enjoyable.”

Source: HGTV’s Front Door

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Questions to Ask at an Open House

NewBuyer — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:00:04 +0000

Prepared for the hosting agent, a helpful list of questions to ask potential buyers while hosting an open house. By reviewing this list as a buyer, you can get an idea of the questions you may be asked.

Sample questions include: “Are you working with a Realtor?”, “How soon are you looking to move?”, “Have you been pre-approved with a lender?” From the resource: “From my experiences in open houses, here are a few questions that should be asked when doing/visiting an open house. These questions usually spark up a conversation that allows for interaction on both sides.”

Source: activerain Real Estate Blog

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Does attending an open house without a broker essentially bind me into a dual agency with the listing agent?

NewBuyer — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:02 +0000

A helpful discussion about whether you should attend an open house without a broker. Learn the answer from real estate professionals who share their own insight and experiences.

From the resource: “Any buyer is entitled to have whoever they want to represent them. As the Broker/Owner of a local Real Estate company I’ve obviously been on both sides of the table many times, and although it is legal our firm won’t represent both buyer and seller in the same transaction as we feel it’s a conflict of interest.”

Source: trulia

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Attending Open Houses

NewBuyer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:35:24 +0000

A helpful guide to attending real estate open houses. Learn open house etiquette with regards to actions such as taking pictures, working with the host-agent and respecting the owners’ personal property. See the right questions to ask including those that may even violate The Fair Housing Act.

An example from the resource: “Feel free to inquire about local schools or the community, but don’t ask about the profile of the neighborhood’s residents or if the area is safe.”

Source: HomeFinder.com

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