Calgary Open House Visits – What Can You Expect?

When you are planning to visit an open house always keep in mind that there is an "open door" policy and that it could be the listing agent, a buyer's agent or the homeowner that is in the house holding the event. When you are entering an open house, always make sure contact is established with the person in charge before exploring the home.

Possible agents you may come across:

1. The preoccupied agent who is there simply because he has to keep the customer happy. If the agent is not interested in the selling of the house himself, he may stay in another room and make information available to the public on a table.

2. The engaging type of agent usually greets those who are interested in the house or dwelling personally at the main entrance and generally ensures that all types of questions are answered. A lot of agents enjoy personally meeting people and ensures that the right information is made available.
 
Open house visits from neighbours
 
Neighbours can be a great asset for potential home buyers since they can provide valuable information pertaining to the property and its surroundings. Also, the agents themselves are often very welcoming to neighbours since they can give critical feedback and may also know someone who may be interested in the house. Don't hesitate when entering an open house to tell the agent that you are "a neighbour from down the block".
 
Visiting an open house on a whim

Usually anyone is welcome to tour a home. People that have simply admired a house from the street or those that just like the looks of the Calgary luxury home as they drive by may stop in and take a tour. The "open door" policy enables anyone, who may on a whim feel an urge to stop by when they see a sign saying that there is an open house, to do so. It is not rare to find someone visiting an open house on a whim deciding to buy the home. In some cases, however, a luxury home may not offer open houses for safety reasons. You may have to schedule an appointment to visit the home through your real estate agent.

Have an adventure and visit an open house just for the fun of it. The more people that visit a house on the market, the more likely it will be sold in record time.