Do Open Houses Still Work In 2025?
Are open houses still worth your time in 2025? This guide breaks down the pros, cons, and best strategies for making open houses work in today’s digital-first real estate market.
Written by Seth Cox
Apr 28, 2025 / Open House Marketing
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 House Marketing
The Best Times To Hold An Open House In Real Estate
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 House Marketing
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 House Marketing
What The Nar Settlement Means For Open Houses
The NAR settlement taking effect in August 2024 is changing how real estate agents run open houses. Learn what these new rules mean for buyer representation, lead capture, disclosures, and how agents can turn open houses into powerful tools for growth and compliance.
Apr 19, 2025 / Open House Marketing
How To Capture More Leads At Open Houses (Without Being Pushy)
Open houses aren’t just about showcasing a home — they’re one of the best ways to generate warm real estate leads face-to-face. Learn how to turn casual visitors into future clients with subtle, strategic tactics that feel helpful—not pushy.
Apr 16, 2025 / Open House Marketing