If you are selling your home and plan to have an open house, safety should be a concern. Open houses are effective marketing tools, but it's important to take precautionary measures to protect yourself, your possessions, and your property. Do not hold an open house alone. Enlist the help of a Texas REALTOR®, a family member or a friend. Ask each prospect who comes through the door to sign a register and leave some form of photo identification. Take all of your valuables, including prescription drugs, and lock them in a safe or remove them from the premises. Also keep a cell phone handy.
There are different types of open houses: agents-only, public, etc. Before you decide which open house fits your needs, talk with a Texas REALTOR®. A REALTOR® can help you determine which marketing efforts best meet your needs.
