Open-House Etiquette

Open houses can be a great way to find your dream home. Remember though, even if it is the house of your dreams, it is currently someone´s home, so there are a few rules of etiquette which should be fallowed!

            1. Please attend during specified hours: Agents and homeowners do not appreciate stragglers and early birds.

            2. Please do not be offended if you are asked to register or show some identification. Agents who conduct open houses alone are sometimes targets of crime and most open houses have some type of screening process to protect the agent while working.

            3. Get a copy of the listing if you are considering the house. Houses become a blur when you visit one after another. A recap of specifics, which usually comes with a photo, will help you remember your favorites. If a listing isn´t available, take notes.

            4. Please do not bring a crowd with you. Open houses are for those looking for a new home not a cheap way to entertain the family on a Sunday afternoon.