Open House Checklist
Pre-Open House
- Prepare sellers with your process
- Prepare Market CMA
- Print list of latest sold in area
- Prepare list of nearby schools
- Ensure listing is live on Realtor.ca
- Advertise on social media
- Post an invite video on social media
- Know details about the builder
- Book a similar home for showings 30 minutes after
- Prepare and place open house signs
- Purchase a few $5 Tim Hortons cards (for guests or neighbours)
- Prepare and print feature sheets
- Remind sellers to secure valuables
- Invite a mortgage broker or provide an info sheet
- Prepare Sign-in Sheet or Open House Feature on Remarker
Morning of Open House
- Turn on all lights
- Tidy the property if needed
- Ensure pets are secured
- Bring Laptop/Tablet - Digital Sign-in?
- Make sure all visitors sign in
- Ask questions to understand buyer needs
- Offer to show a similar property after
- Keep motivations of visitors confidential
- Bring your charm and professionalism
- Have help on hand for greeting/sign-in
- Door knock nearby homes to invite neighbours
- Give Tim Card to neighbours with signs
- Pick up snacks or light refreshments
- Put out open house signs
- Confirm listing info is correct on Realtor.ca
- Call sellers/clients to remind them
- Have printed feature sheets ready
- Bring a laptop or tablet
- Dress professionally
- Bring printed sheets of comparable properties
After Open House
- Call sellers with results and feedback
- Pick up all signs
- Show any booked showings to interested prospects
- Follow up with all prospects
- Enter all leads into your CRM