How to Plan and Hold a Real Estate Open House

Put up open house signs at the home and directional signs along the way.

If you subscribe to "Enhanced Listings" features at Realtor.com®, there's a place for open house information.

For those with a web site and/or web log (blog), place the information there a few days before.

Community calendar web sites are becomming popular. If they allow open house postings, place one.

Place an ad in the subdivision newsletter.

• Get the timing right.
• Plan for safety.
• Market and promote your open house effectively.
• Parking and curb appeal are important.
• Place marketing and information materials conveniently.
• Do the very best you can at making the home's interior pleasant and inviting.
• Be positive, and have contract forms ready!