Open Houses are a great way to assist in your buyer's journey as they give you an opportunity to view homes with little pressure as you narrow down what you like and what you don't like. Open Houses are a tool in your tool kit to home buying. Your Buyer's Agent, who has had conversations with you about what you're looking for and knows your parameters for a new home. They can help guide you to properties that meet your needs. Many agents will accompany you to Open Houses, some will let you explore alone, and sometimes you "divide and conquer" to see as much as possible in a short time. In a Seller's Market with little time between a house being listed and the due date for offers, sometimes you have to vary your approach. Make sure to talk to your agent about your style and what suits you!

Use Open Houses to assess the list of wants and needs you discussed with your agent. Go in with an open mind. The perfect home is not always there - but the home you can make perfect for you may be. Don't forget to look beyond the obvious and consider potential.

In this section are resources to help you when exploring through Open Houses.

Make a plan with your Buyer's Agent for Visiting Open Houses

• Go with questions in mind,

• Use the checklist,

• Envision the house with your style,

• Check in with your agent if you go without them,

• Don't be afraid to submit offers on more than one home!

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Lisa Van Alstyne, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Keller Williams Greater Rochester
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1770 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14606