Why Private Showings Are Better Than Open Houses

https://BTRealtygroup.com - With most buyers using websites like, Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com to find their next home, open houses have become the most common way buyers view a property for the first time. In markets like Boston, it's so competitive that it's common to see 50+ people show up for an open house. The problem with this amount of buyers showing up all at once is that there are too many buyers getting in each other's way.

You can't get a good feel for a home with tall that foot traffic . In most cases, the next step would be to set up a private showing before making an offer, but you may miss out if other buyers are ready to make an offer before you get in for the second time. This is why scheduling a private showing can really mean the difference between an offer being accepted or you missing out on an opportunity. If the home looks like a good fit, schedule a private showing immediately, especially in a hot seller's market. In many cases, the first showing is at the OH, but it doesn't hurt to ask. A quick hack would be to arrive a 15-20 mins early to see if you can get a sneak peek before the masses show up or near the end of the OH.