I promised last week I would share a great story about a client of mine in this week’s Zebra Report … and that’s exactly what I’m going to do a little later. But first, let me set the stage … Lately I’ve been thinking about the ‘good old days’ of video technology, when home-grown video […]
Posts Tagged ‘Open house’
The Final Keys to a Successful Open House
As the fourth and final installment of my open house series, I’m going to share the importance of strong follow-up and communication plans, and why you’ll never achieve the full potential of an open house without them. Follow-up … or fail! Quite often one of my clients will call me and say, “I thought I […]
Ask Denise: Open House Tools
Q: Denise, I saw the samples you had at the “Unforgettable Open House” class. I can see that having all these materials would be super impressive to visitors, but I’m absolutely overwhelmed at the thought of how much work it would be to figure out how to do everything. I really have no idea how […]
Open House Preparation
As the third installment of my open house series, I want to discuss how you prepare for your open house, and then how to actually host a highly successful open house. In order to have a highly successful open house you must prepare, prepare, prepare. Simply showing up at an open house with a couple […]
Ask Denise: Signing in at Open Houses
Q: Denise, how do I get visitors to sign in so I can get their contact information? I’ve tried telling them the seller requires that for security reasons, but I’m getting some pushback from clients … or they use fake names. Last week someone signed in as Betty Rubble. Help! A: No one wants to be forced […]
Put on Your Thinking Cap
This week, I want to discuss why it’s so important for you to choose the right house for your open house. It’s not just a matter holding an open house because one of your sellers wants you to. I want you to avoid doing that! Instead of letting the house choose you, you need to […]
Throw Open the Doors!
Think open houses aren’t effective in today’s tech-driven society? Think again! Open houses – if done strategically – can generate more business than you would ever imagine. Open houses have been around for a very long time. Twenty or thirty years ago, they were one of the only ways to get buyers into a home […]
The Unforgettable Open House!
Join us for our “Unforgettable Open House” event, and we’ll teach you how to design and conduct a truly unforgettable open house experience. You’ll learn the secret “props” needed for success, and how to captivate open house visitors. Discover the art of truly showing a home, rather than simply standing in the kitchen while potential clients walk in (and […]
Ask Denise: Personalized Open House Signs
Q: Are personalized open house signs really all that important? My company provides us with very nice signs that we can use. A: You absolutely need personalized open house signs! In the sea of open house signage on any given open house day, you will never stand out if you only use your company’s signage. Buyers and […]
Powerful Client Communication Tools
This is the third article in my series on powerful listing presentations, where we’ll be covering pricing, communication, technology, marketing, and home presentation & photography. This week I want to discuss powerful client communication tools and how they will enhance your listing presentation.