How do you keep open houses professional?

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Mary Aust, I expect to serve in Southern Utah County (tbd)

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Marco Giancola

Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL

Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Set the tone as a professional

Mar 28, 2016 05:01 AM

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Pete Xavier

Pacific Palisades, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

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Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

By NOT being unprofessional.

Mar 28, 2016 04:48 AM

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Richie Alan Naggar

Riverside, CA
Marco Giancola

Miami Beach, FL

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

agent & author

I set the pace, the atmosphere and the environment and then play host

Mar 28, 2016 07:15 AM

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Pete Xavier

Pacific Palisades, CA

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

By not allowing those acting unprofessional to enter the home.

Mar 28, 2016 04:33 AM

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Marco Giancola

Miami Beach, FL

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Have it run by a professional.

Mar 28, 2016 04:15 AM

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Marco Giancola

Miami Beach, FL

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Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I agree with Barbara Todaro and Bob Betel . I wear business clothing (NOT business casual) I great everyone and have them sign in. I make sure I introduce myself to every person in the party, including children, and every adult gets my business card.

Mar 28, 2016 04:00 AM

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Marco Giancola

Miami Beach, FL

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the same way we keep everything else professional!!!!

Mar 28, 2016 03:33 AM

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Miami Beach, FL

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Bob Betel

Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN

President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

Very easy. Just BE professional! Remember, this is your business, not a social event.

Mar 28, 2016 03:19 AM

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Marco Giancola

Miami Beach, FL

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Being professional.

Jun 23, 2019 11:44 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

By not doing them!

Apr 26, 2016 09:33 PM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

The way you act will go a long ways towards how the visitors act!

Mar 28, 2016 09:49 PM

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Melissa Jackson REALTOR

Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX

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I provide food, drink or snacks. Be nice to everyone and answer questions. Greet everyone the same. Make conversation and dress professionally.

Mar 28, 2016 02:11 PM

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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL

"The Accidental Blogger" Cocoa Beach, Florida

Not to sound flippant or negative but, if you have to ask the question you probably would not understand the answer.

That is a question for your mentor...

Mar 28, 2016 10:15 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Don't allow shenanigans.

Mar 28, 2016 09:32 AM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

The same way I keep all my business interactions professional. I am friendly and focused on the purpose of the event which is to make a connection with each person who attends, get there contact information and offer them value so they may be inclined to work with me when they buy this home or any property.

Mar 28, 2016 08:47 AM

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Dress professionally, conduct yourself as a profession with people who come to the open house, make sure you have a business card and name tag.

Mar 28, 2016 05:33 AM

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Sharon Altier

Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL

Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

Eliminate the hard rock music playing, the kegs rolling...you know...the typical boring, come on over for a looksie, but no getting comfy.

Mar 28, 2016 05:10 AM

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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041

ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL

Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Well Mary, I guess you could slap and a jacket and tie and require the same of all the help staff and pronounce the outcome PROFESSIONAL!

If a tie and jacket was all that was needed to be professional, there would be many more professionals. The reality is PROFESSIONAL is a description properly applied regarding those who have achieved an advanced knowledge of the subject. Jackets and ties may be a shield for those who lack advanced knowledge.

Keeping it professional begins with knowing why the open house is being conducted. 99% will state a reason that has less than 1% success rate. Is THAT professional?

Keeping it professional goes way beyond the scope of an answer on AR Q & A.

Mar 28, 2016 04:10 AM

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I set the pace, the atmosphere and the environment and then play host
By not allowing those acting unprofessional to enter the home.
I agree with Barbara Todaro and Bob Betel . I wear business clothing (NOT business casual) I great everyone and have them sign in. I make sure I introduce myself to every person in the party, including children, and every adult gets my business card.
Very easy. Just BE professional! Remember, this is your business, not a social event.
The way you act will go a long ways towards how the visitors act!
I provide food, drink or snacks. Be nice to everyone and answer questions. Greet everyone the same. Make conversation and dress professionally.
Not to sound flippant or negative but, if you have to ask the question you probably would not understand the answer.

That is a question for your mentor...
The same way I keep all my business interactions professional. I am friendly and focused on the purpose of the event which is to make a connection with each person who attends, get there contact information and offer them value so they may be inclined to work with me when they buy this home or any property.
Dress professionally, conduct yourself as a profession with people who come to the open house, make sure you have a business card and name tag.
Eliminate the hard rock music playing, the kegs rolling...you know...the typical boring, come on over for a looksie, but no getting comfy.
Well Mary, I guess you could slap and a jacket and tie and require the same of all the help staff and pronounce the outcome PROFESSIONAL!

If a tie and jacket was all that was needed to be professional, there would be many more professionals. The reality is PROFESSIONAL is a description properly applied regarding those who have achieved an advanced knowledge of the subject. Jackets and ties may be a shield for those who lack advanced knowledge.

Keeping it professional begins with knowing why the open house is being conducted. 99% will state a reason that has less than 1% success rate. Is THAT professional?

Keeping it professional goes way beyond the scope of an answer on AR Q & A.