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Rainer
259,005
Mick Michaud
Distinctly Texas Lifestyle Properties, LLC Office:682/498-3107 - Granbury, TX
Your Texas Lifestyle is Here!

They are different in their objectives.  One is to get your clients to view a house, the other is to get prospects. 

Feb 26, 2017 07:38 PM
Ambassador
1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

We use by appointment only.  OH are not popular in my market and the very high majority of my Sellers stipulate during the listing appointment that they will not permit them.

Feb 26, 2017 07:48 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

We combine the two also.

Feb 26, 2017 07:28 PM
Rainmaker
628,814
Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

For me : By appointment only you can focus on the Buyer's needs. Open houses are usually the  neighbors and Buyers who have their toe in the water.

Feb 27, 2017 04:10 AM
Ambassador
2,061,814
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Neither is better... they each serve a slightly different purpose.

Feb 26, 2017 07:31 PM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We combine the two, very effective.

 

Feb 26, 2017 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

With me, that allows us to have better communication about honing in on what is best for them.

Feb 26, 2017 07:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Appointment. Open houses do not sell homes.

Feb 27, 2017 04:54 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Appointment; at least shows more effort and perhaps better intent.

Feb 27, 2017 04:12 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I think it depends on your marketplace.

Feb 27, 2017 04:09 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Door #1

Feb 27, 2017 04:06 AM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I think it depends on the area. Here, buyers viewing homes by appointment are the ones that typically place offers.

Feb 27, 2017 04:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Depends on the seller.

Feb 27, 2017 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Whatever gets them in the house sooner. I encourage open houses to my buyers when our schedules don't match.

Feb 26, 2017 09:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

By appointment only. Almost all visitors who are coming to my open houses these days are neighbors, buyers sent by their Realtors, Redfin buyers. 

Feb 26, 2017 08:48 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

#1

Feb 26, 2017 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
151,633
Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

All my listings are shown by appointment only. If sellers are okay with an Open House, we'll hold Open Houses, too.

Feb 26, 2017 08:17 PM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Appointment is preferred. And some sellers do not want an open house

Feb 26, 2017 08:16 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Appointment.

Feb 26, 2017 08:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,152
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

By appointment to show, open house to generated leads.

Feb 26, 2017 08:05 PM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

By appointment.  I'm not a fan of open houses.

Feb 26, 2017 07:43 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

This depends on the type of home. Most higher priced properties should be viewed by appointment only.  This will eliminate people who are just looking at expensive homes. I think open houses are great for lower priced properties - and may lead to buyer leads.

Feb 27, 2017 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

if the home is priced properly, an open house accomplishes many tasks....

multiple buyers can go through.... bidding wars happen.... more listings come from it.... 

Feb 27, 2017 07:58 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hands down .... APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Feb 27, 2017 07:31 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Appointments work best for me - I can never get people to show at OH's lol

Feb 27, 2017 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

1) I think it is less distracting & they can focus on privacy or their needs.

Was at an OH yesterday & we had 20 people in the house at one point & if it wasn't vacant I would have been concerned.

Feb 27, 2017 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

by appointment with agent hands down

Feb 27, 2017 05:14 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

#1 is more likely to end up as a sale !

Feb 27, 2017 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I don't do open houses.

Feb 27, 2017 04:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

HOMEiZ.COM HOMEiZGROUP - it depends - how cooperative the sellers are.

Feb 26, 2017 11:05 PM
Ambassador
5,230,102
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Appointment only - those who buy at a full open house and win in a bidding war tend to walk from the deal.  They just don't get the 'real' picture of a home with a full house!

Feb 26, 2017 09:17 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I think it depends on your marketplace the sellers goals and the type of property

Feb 24, 2018 04:18 PM
Rainer
177,546
Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta
Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

Given the 2 options, I prefer by appointment only. Appointments only tend to attract more serious buyers. Open houses attract all of the looky loos.

Mar 28, 2017 06:15 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Appointment Only will probably attract the more serious buyers, and eliminate the curiousity seekers.

Mar 28, 2017 10:37 AM
Rainmaker
183,505
James (Jim) Lawson, DBA
DomainRealty.com LLC - Bonita Springs, FL
Broker Associate, RSPS, BPOR, HI & PE

Open houses are great venues for for getting feedback about about the property, amenities, neighborhood, costs and pricing. I ask specific questions! Also, they are great places for prospecting.

Appointments seem to work well with buyers who want their agent's undivided attention, don't want to feel rushed, desire to peel the onion and want to feel special. Appointments are virtually a must with upper-priced buyers.

It's a great question.

 

 

Mar 28, 2017 10:23 AM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

A combination of the two. 

Feb 27, 2017 07:29 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I prefer by appointment where the buyer can be there with their agent and take as long as they like.

Feb 27, 2017 06:29 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

appointment only

 

Feb 27, 2017 06:09 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

By appointment in my area will bring the more serious buyers.  -Kasey

Feb 27, 2017 05:53 PM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

By appointment!

Feb 27, 2017 03:28 PM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Set an open house. 

Feb 27, 2017 03:23 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Whatever it takes at the time...this must be done

Feb 27, 2017 02:38 PM
Rainer
74,457
Michael Scruggs
UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX
ABR, CNE, TAHS

My primary method is by appointment.

Feb 27, 2017 02:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Both have their purpose and accomplish different objectives.  Both used in combination serve even better.

Feb 27, 2017 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

By appointment, they can focus without a lot of people.  And Open houses work here.  A

Feb 27, 2017 08:32 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It depends.  

On the property.  On the seller.  On the market.

Another answer:  why not both?

I prefer to have the first "showings" of a new listing occur at an open house event or a broker's open.  It can build up buyer excitement.  Often in our current market it can mean people line up in advance of the first showing.  

Each market is different and there is not necessarily a one size fits all strategy.  I share my thoughts with the seller and they typically follow my suggestion when it comes to marketing.  We're a team but I'm the marketing leader. 

 

 

Feb 27, 2017 08:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

HOMEiZ.COM HOMEiZGROUP Appointment only

Feb 27, 2017 07:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Open House, only if I am present, otherwise by appointment.

Feb 27, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Open houses are poorly attended in my area so we use appointments.

Feb 27, 2017 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I prefer by appointment in most cases.

Feb 27, 2017 05:54 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Which is better?

Depends on if it is SUNDAY or Tuesday.

Depends on if the agents has sufficent fabric to host a purposed open house.  The purposed open house of most agents is to 'spend time' and on that realization, your question has validity.

I will receive 1,000 times more benefit from a purposed open house.

I trust you understand that ALL SHOWING of my listings are by appointment only. Therefore the question is "What should I do with Sunday?"

Feb 27, 2017 05:35 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

I would not say one approach is better. I think making sure the home is seen and assessable to buyers .

Feb 27, 2017 05:23 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

By appointment.

Feb 27, 2017 05:03 AM