The 5 Secrets to Hosting an Open House That Leads to Multiple Offers

Open houses are a debatable topic with real estate agents. Some say they aren’t necessary in the age of the internet when options can be narrowed online. Others argue that closing yourself off will limit the number of possible buyers.

What everybody agrees on is that hosting a successful open house is an art that requires some tricks to pull off. Here are five to try out.

Choose Wise Hours

Find out the most popular hours for open houses in the neighborhood and coordinate around those times. If most open houses end at 4 p.m. then consider ending an hour later at 5 p.m.

This extra hour will bring in house hunters who went the entire day without finding something they wanted as well as people who rushed through every other open house so they could see them all. If there are no other open houses then there’s no reason to rush.

Embrace Technology

Most buyers, especially young ones, are starting their home search online. New apps and websites are launching every day and staying up to date on the newest real estate tech hangouts will allow a seller to hit the popular sites as well as advertise to tech-savvy buyers who are embracing new hotspots.

Change Up The Signs

Not only should there be a lot of signage, but the signs should be tailored towards different demographics. Wealthier areas should be signed with tasteful and professional signs while some cute, handwritten signs will bring in the bargain hunters who are looking for something affordable.

De-Personalize Everything

Every buyer needs to be able to see him or herself living in the home. Anything controversial or personal will remind them of the people living there now and get in the way of their imagination running wild. Clean out anything political, controversial or family related before opening the doors.

Learn From The Criticism

An unsuccessful open house is an opportunity to remain open minded and discover exactly what pushed away a day’s worth of potential buyers. Any criticism or feedback should be used to make changes before the next open house so that the same mistakes aren’t repeated on a new group.

What works for one region may not work for another and only a real estate professional with experience in the area will know what tips have proven successful in your neighborhood.  Give me a call for tips that will work for you – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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8304 E Posada Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$569,900

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

3,487 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6678957

Property Type Single Family Residence

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4 spacious bedrooms plus a loft, each equipped with its own walk-in closet for unparalleled storage. Enjoy awesome upgrades throughout, exquisite bathroom vanities and countertops, sleek faucets, a beautifully remodeled master shower, and the added convenience of comfort-height toilets. We continue with the addition of meticulously chosen light fixtures and five stylish ceiling fans, perfectly complementing the tiled flooring and upgraded upstairs baseboards. The kitchen, features refinished cabinets with new hardware, striking granite countertops, and a charming farm sink. Step outside to your own private Pebble Tec pool for endless hours of relaxation and enjoyment. Every room is spacious, separate living room and family room, 2 areas for dining + breakfast bar, granite counter tops and white cabinets, gas cook top, SS appliances. Charming light and bright bay window breakfast nook Amazing walk -in pantry seems endless, with additional storage area. Handy sink in laundry room. So much storage everywhere in this home, with closet after closet, including in loft, and large nicely finished expanded storage closet with light, under the stairs. Sparkling pool makes for at home entertainment and relaxing, easy maintenance back yard with grapefruit and orange trees, and recently replaced drip lines. solar panels for energy savings! So much more!

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27413 N 23rd Drive Phoenix, AZ 85085

$569,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,313 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6719855

Property Type Single Family Residence

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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This single story home is located in the most sought ever popular Norterra Dynamite Mountain Ranch! Move in ready 3 bedrooms with a sizeable den, 2 bath and 2 car garage. Cozy front porch. Impressive entrance with Vaulted ceiling. Updated wood tile like flooring and newly installed carpet and paint. Center Kitchen island. Freestanding Stainless steel stove, so is the microwave. Neutral kitchen Backsplash to include the tech area. Spacious pantry. Master's bedroom with wide walk-in closet. Large Covered patio. Close to Shopping, Restaurants and Entertainment, and TSMC. Minutes to I-17. A MUST SEE!!!

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11514 E Kiowa Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209

$569,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,812 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6758282

Property Type Single Family Residence

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This home offers the ultimate in comfort! Upgraded with attention given to every detail. The home offers a North/South exposure. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers you a split bedroom design for the ultimate privacy for your guests. The 3rd bedroom is currently being used as a den and is adjacent to the Arizona/hobby room/studio which opens to the back yard. The remodeled kitchen offers alder cabinets, granite counter tops custom lighting and pull out drawers in both the kitchen & the pantry. Large laundry room offers a sink and the washer and dryer. The master bath has been upgraded with a custom walk-in shower with dual shower heads, double grab safety bars, double sinks, two large closets & separate commode room. Three car garage w/mini-split a/c!! This is a very nice home!!! There is a water softener, water distiller, plus a three car garage with epoxied flooring, mini split a/c system and abundant storage and shelving. Outside there is a concrete pad, storage shed, citrus, artificial grass, which is north facing for the best year round exposure. Sunland Springs Village is the east valley's PREMIER Adult Community!! This is an incredible home!!

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2856 N 71st Street Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$569,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,478 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6770564

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Location, Location, Location! A charming home situated in the Heart of Scottsdale! Close to Old Town, Tempe, shopping, dining, & entertainment. NO HOA! This preferred, split, Great Room floor plan shows very light & bright and exudes a cool vibe. The crown molding is a nice accent! Perfect for entertaining or Family/Friend time. A Guest Bedroom offers a separate entrance. The updated Kitchen features a gas stove, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, and a skylight. French doors lead to a large screened in Arizona Room/Patio. The Primary Bedroom is sizable and offers a walk-in closet. French doors provide an escape to a quaint Private Patio. The Primary Bath boasts a beautiful tiled walk-in shower. NEWER A/C! NO CARPET HERE, just lovely wood-look plank tile floors throughout. Relax in the spacious, private Backyard with mature shade trees & Mountain views. This home is move-in ready and a must-see!

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29449 N Sorrento Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$569,900

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,835 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6761271

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Welcome to the Adult Community of Trilogy of Vistancia. This Shea built home is the Vibrant Model and features charming stone accents and entry paver details. As you walk inside, you'll see the pride of ownership is throughout. It features an open-concept layout with living, dining and kitchen flowing easily together. The kitchen features designer cabinetry, tile backsplash, granite countertops, pendant lighting, pantry and a full stainless steel appliance package. The master bedroom offers plenty of room for large furniture and includes a walk-in closet, along with a master bathroom featuring dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The secondary bedroom is separate from the master and conveniently located near the additional bath. The den / office features multiple areas of built in cabinets. It could also be converted to a third bedroom or formal dining. The laundry room is complete with washer, dryer, lower and upper cabinets, and additional hobby / craft area. The backyard is an absolute delight and perfect for entertaining with a full covered patio. Additional features include plantation shutters throughout and a central vacuum system which has additional connections for the garage. Trilogy at Vistancia combines luxurious amenities with a vibrant social atmosphere.

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6713 W Valley View Drive Laveen, AZ 85339

$569,900

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,048 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6670796

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Highly desired Jubilee floorplan on the LARGEST LOT w/resort style backyard can now be yours! Built in 2022, this gorgeous single story offers 4 bedrooms, teen/bonus room, 3 bathrooms, spacious open floorplan, ceramic wood plank flooring, Chef's kitchen w/granite countertops, apron sink, huge island, 5 burner gas stove, W/I pantry, fan/blinds throughout, designer light fixtures & window treatments, oversized bedrooms, & epoxy flooring in garage. Then step outside to the serene mountain views & your resort style backyard featuring extended covered patio w/pavers, travertine tiling around the gorgeous pebbletec pool w/Baja shelf, water feature, & lights. You will also enjoy the mutliple paved areas for seating, turf & grassy areas, and the luscious grapefruit, lemon, lime, & orange trees. Owners have put in well over $130K in upgrades after the home was built. You cannot get a new build with this large of a lot & mountain views, completed backyard w/pool, AND all the high-end interior finishings for under $600K. This is a once in a lifetime deal, hurry before it's gone!

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3422 E Powell Way Gilbert, AZ 85298

$569,900

5 Beds

4 Baths

2,528 SqFt

Status Active Under Contract

MLS # 6743650

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

5 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a loft*2 bedrooms are split downstairs, 1 with an attached bath*Upstairs bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath, Tech center hallway*Oversized master bedroom w/separate garden tub & shower, dual sinks, & walk in closet*Upgraded kitchen with white cabinets, Quartz countertops, pantry, & island open to the family room w/surround sound*Freshly painted interior w/neutral color*Recessed lighting, new carpet & new luxury vinyl t/o*Covered back patio, grass and mature landscaping*Excelling A+ rated schools Casteel Junior High & Casteel High School*Seville Golf & Country Club features pools, water-slides, private restaurant, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, a state of the art gym, child care & more for a separate monthly payment*Close to fine dining, high end shopping... & easy access to 60 & 202 FWYS*

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1698 N San Gabriel Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Open House

$569,900

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,079 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6748521

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

This is it! HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT! NICELY REMODELED HOME WITH A POOL AND SPA and HEATED AND COOLED 1300 SQ FT WORKHOP in desirable Ranchos Carmela. This split floorplan home features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bath, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, NEW HVAC and a beautifully updated kitchen. Featuring NEW Stainless Steel kitchen appliances, elegant Quartz countertops and Kitchen Island. Spacious outdoor entertainment area includes a solar heated pool and spa, complete with an automated pool cover and new water filter. This home also features a 10x16 storage shed, an access to a half bath from the pool and a 36x36 workshop, insulated from top to bottom and heated and cooled! Formal dining room can be easily converted into a 4th BR. FEATURES LIST ON PHOTOS

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16013 W Alameda Road Surprise, AZ 85387

$569,850

3 Beds

3 Baths

2,159 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6742996

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Owned Solar !!! Enjoy the savings with Solar Panels. Welcome to this charming home in Escalante! This Fulton floorplan has 3 spacious bedrooms, a study, 3 bathrooms, and a 3-car tandem garage! Gourmet kitchen with stunning cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel built-in appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a kitchen island with a breakfast bar and beautiful pendant lights. There is a gas stub in kitchen for easy conversion to a gas cook top. The great room has surround sound and a center-open extended-length sliding glass door. The primary suite is spotless with a lavish ensuite bathroom featuring an oversized tiled shower, a dual sink vanity, and a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are move-in ready with ceiling fans and blinds! The backyard is pristine with easy care landscape and a covered patio. Do not miss out on this spotless home! Escalante is a vibrant home community offering an array of top-tier amenities designed for active and leisurely lifestyles. Enjoy a massive resort-style pool with shaded areas to keep you cool, multiple lighted sport courts for evening games, and a challenging disc golf course. Enjoy the expansive playground, while residents can also indulge in table tennis, bocce ball, and a dedicated volleyball court for endless entertainment and relaxation.

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4380 W Ruby Drive Eloy, AZ 85131

$569,500

2 Beds

2 Baths

2,198 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6779440

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

Highly upgraded PAVONA w/Flex Room built in 2022. SOLAR is PAID & will save you $. Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Den + 2.5 car garage. Kitchen features 41'' cabinets, Granite counters, Gas range, Pot filler, Butlers pantry, farm sink, Spacious walk-in pantry, Subway backsplash, under cabinet lights, the microwave that broils & air frys. Master has 2ft ext., walk-in curbless shower & granite vanities. Upgrades include Shutters, 8 foot doors throughout, Luxury flooring, whole house water system, laundry cabinets, surround sound, Advanced tech, rain gutters, wet bar in the Great room & Flex room. Step out back to the extended covered patio w/fans & can lights. The fully fenced & professionally landscaped back yard has a raised garden & gas stub. This home has over $175K in upgrades!

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20442 E Rosa Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$569,500

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,959 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6754354

Property Type Single Family Residence

Price Type --

A definition gem on a spacious corner lot, perfectly nestled quite-nearly in the very center of the Queen Creek Marketplace itself! It's a deceptive-charmer that just keeps giving more and more as you tour it. Four bedrooms within a functional layout including a flex-space ideal for a home office, second living space/game room- or even could easily serve as a fifth/guest bedroom if ever desired! The finishes are totally up to 2024 standards with a modern-boho feel throughout stemming from the wood-look tile flooring to the generous and gorgeous kitchen. Best surprise might just be the backyard, it astounds in use of space- and all this is positioned ever-so-cosily next to a pathway to the shopping and dining just steps away! Don't miss this one.

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36600 N Cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$569,500

2 Beds

2 Baths

1,558 SqFt

Status Active

MLS # 6765704

Property Type Townhouse

Price Type --

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Cave Creek! This beautifully designed residential condo features 2 spacious primary bedrooms, each with en-suite bath. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open-concept living space that flows from the kitchen to the living room, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. Large sliding doors out to the balcony offer breathtaking views of the iconic Saguaro, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning desert landscape. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and an inviting breakfast bar. Enjoy your meals with a view on your private patio, where you can soak in the tranquility of your surroundings. Residents of this community can take advantage of the fantastic amenities, including a sparkling, heated community pool available year round; with hiking trails literally right outside your door! Whether you are relaxing by the water or exploring the nearby hiking trails and local shops, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the serene desert lifestyle. This condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Dont miss your chance to own a piece of paradise in Cave Creek!

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