What Is A Broker Caravan? How Real Estate Agents Use Broker Tours To Sell Homes Faster
A broker caravan, also known as a broker tour or broker open, is a long-standing real estate tradition that still holds major value in 2025. It’s not open to the public—instead, it's an exclusive opportunity for real estate professionals to preview listings, give early feedback, and network face-to-face with other agents. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned pro, knowing how to navigate, host, and leverage a broker caravan can directly impact your ability to price, market, and sell a home quickly.
Written by Seth Cox
May 20, 2025 / Open Houses
How To Host A Mega Open House That Attracts Dozens Of Buyers (And Future Sellers)
A well-run open house can create powerful momentum for your listing — but when you want to maximize traffic and leads, a Mega Open House takes things to the next level. With the right planning and promotion, it can become a signature event that draws serious buyers and builds your local brand. This guide walks you through every step to make your next Mega Open House a standout success.
May 20, 2025 / Open Houses
How To Host A Successful Open House In 2025: Proven Steps For Real Estate Agents
Thinking about hosting an open house but unsure how to make it stand out in 2025’s competitive market? The truth is, a successful open house today isn’t just about fresh cookies and curb appeal—it’s about strategy, technology, and flawless execution. In this guide, you’ll learn the exact steps top-performing agents use to turn open houses into powerful lead-generating events.
May 20, 2025 / Open Houses
Open House Sign‑In Apps: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
Open house sign‑in apps have replaced paper sheets for modern real‑estate agents. This guide gives you in-depth reviews, pricing breakdowns, and expert setup tips for every open house app available as of 2025—so you can capture more leads and choose the perfect tool for your business.
May 17, 2025 / Open Houses
How An Open House Sign In App Can Transform Your Real Estate Game
Open houses have long been a cornerstone of real estate, offering buyers a unique, in-person connection to properties and agents. But to truly maximize their impact, agents need the right tools. This post explores how sign-in apps enhance the open house experience—streamlining data capture, improving follow-up, and turning interest into results.
May 05, 2025 / Open Houses
Maximize Your Open House Success: The Ultimate Guide To Using A Sign In Sheet Effectively
Want to turn open house visitors into real leads? Discover how a simple sign-in sheet can unlock powerful connections, guide your follow-ups, and boost your sales strategy. In this ultimate guide, you'll learn to transform a basic form into one of your most valuable real estate tools.
May 05, 2025 / Open Houses
Free Printable Open House Sign In Sheet Templates
Hosting an open house is a pivotal opportunity to connect with potential buyers and sellers. A well-designed open house sign-in sheet not only captures essential visitor information but also sets the tone for a professional and organized event. At Showable, we understand the nuances of real estate marketing, and we're excited to offer you a collection of free printable open house sign-in sheet PDFs to elevate your next showing.
May 04, 2025 / Open Houses
Do Open Houses Still Work In 2025?
Are open houses still a good way to generate real estate leads in 2025? The real estate market has changed — and so have buyer expectations. We broke down what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to open houses this year.
Apr 28, 2025 / Open Houses
The Most Common Mistakes To Avoid When Hosting An Open House
Even experienced real estate agents can fall into common traps that sabotage their efforts. Here’s a look at the biggest mistakes agents make during open houses — and how you can avoid them to maximize your success.
Apr 28, 2025 / Open Houses
The Best Times To Hold An Open House In Real Estate: A Complete Guide
In this article, we'll dive into the best times to host an open house, considering seasonal trends, day of the week, time of day, and local market dynamics. When done right, it can generate buzz, spark bidding wars, and even lead to quick offers. But success hinges not just on how the event is staged — timing plays a crucial role. Choosing the right time and day can significantly influence turnout and, ultimately, the sale.
Apr 19, 2025 / Open Houses
How To Attract More Visitors To Your Open House
With more listings hitting the market and buyers being more selective about where they spend their weekends, agents need more than just balloons and a sign in the yard to drive traffic. Here’s a strategy-driven breakdown of how to get more eyes (and feet) on your next open house — and how tools like Showable can help you stand out.
Apr 19, 2025 / Open Houses
What The Nar Settlement Means For Open Houses
By now, most real estate agents have heard about the $418 million NAR settlement — and if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay attention. While the headlines have focused on buyer agent commissions and MLS rules, the ripple effects touch almost every part of how we do business — especially how we run open houses. If you’re an agent who leans on open houses to generate leads, here’s what you need to know — and how to adapt fast.
Apr 19, 2025 / Open Houses
How To Capture More Leads At Open Houses Without Being Pushy
Open houses are one of the best lead-generating tools in a real estate agent’s toolkit — but they can also feel awkward. You're walking a fine line between being helpful and coming off as too salesy. And let’s be honest: no one enjoys chasing people down with a clipboard.
Apr 16, 2025 / Open Houses
The Ultimate Open House Checklist For Busy Real Estate Agents
Open houses are one of the best ways to showcase a property, build relationships with buyers, and generate new leads — but let’s be real: they can also be time-consuming, chaotic, and easy to overlook when you’re juggling multiple listings. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, having a solid system in place can save you time, reduce stress, and increase your ROI from every showing.
Apr 16, 2025 / Open Houses