Open Houses: What buyers and sellers should know
by Robert Jenson, Founder & CEO of The Jenson Group on May 31, 2009
in Selling, buying
I am a BIG fan of Open Houses. Here are a few reasons why.
Las Vegas sellers are competing with a lot of cheap bank foreclosures with no upgrades, no views, bad smells etc. Buyers are shopping online more than ever any may not understand what makes your home worth more, just by looking online. The open house breaks down the barriers and makes it easy for potential buyers to come take a look. It is true that the majority of people won’t be qualified to buy your Las Vegas home, but it is ok. You only need one buyer. In order to maximize a quick sale for the highest price possible, exposure is the name of the game. You need buyers through your home, talking about it, thinking about it, and even talking to their friends about it. Yes, it might be an inconvenience for the seller, but it is worth it. Make sure your agent holds open houses regularly and effectively.
Las Vegas buyers need to get a feel for neighborhoods, floor plans, size, etc. Once again, the open house is a great place to start in the information gathering stage. It is also a great opportunity to meet a few agents that are out actively working. Use the open houses for your home shopping convenience. Once you decide to work exclusively with a buyer’s agent, you won’t need the open houses so much. As you will be looking only at homes that directly meet your criteria, and won’t need to run around homes that don’t fit the bill.
If you are interested in receiving our Las Vegas Open House schedule that comes out on Friday, go to our website at www.thejensongroup.com and send my a note by clicking on contact us.
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Robert Jenson is a seasoned real estate professional with a breadth of experience in the luxury property sector. As the founder, owner and operator of The Jenson Group and its principal agent, Robert is charged with strategic corporate planning and is responsible for overseeing all daily operations and client relations initiatives.
Through Robert’s leadership, The Jenson Group has established itself as one of Las Vegas’ preeminent luxury real estate agencies that is consistently ranked in the top 1% of sales throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
A recipient of RE/MAX’s coveted "Hall of Fame" award, Robert’s industry expertise and credibility has made him a sought after expert source within the media. He’s served as a guest commentator for numerous national broadcast television outlets, including MSNBC and Bravo, and has provided content and commentary to other of the nation’s leading media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, BusinessWeek.com, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Real Estate Executive magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. In addition, Robert currently pens a recurring monthly real estate advice column for the Las Vegas Business Press and a bi-monthly column for Reviewboard Magazine.
Robert earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Whittier College in California, and currently holds active memberships with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Nevada Association of REALTORS® (NVAR) and the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR).
When he’s not negotiating high-end real estate deals or otherwise accommodating his clients, Robert can be found rock climbing, golfing, dining or traveling around the world.
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