Open House Feedback

While it is sometimes difficult to hear, sellers need and depend on feedback from the market of buyers they are hoping to attract.

How does the home compare to others in its price range?

Is the condition of the home what you would expect to see?

Sometimes the existing décor is so distracting that it is difficult to appreciate how the home would look with your taste and furnishings.

Sellers rely on their listing agents to share with them which changes to make, which cannot be made (location, for example) and which changes would not return much value at resale. Since Realtors visit all the homes in their market they are more aware of how each home compares to its competition.

As a buyer visiting either an open house or visiting a home during a showing appointment, your feedback is crucial for sellers. Don’t be shy about your impressions. It is the listing agent’s job to gather feedback and interpret it for the seller. Conscientious buyer agents will keep notes from each showing in order to provide sellers and their agents with solid feedback. Imagine going to the trouble to clean and tidy your home for a showing, vacate it for the afternoon only to hear that the buyer can’t remember it as they saw too many.

Whether you are visiting an open house or touring homes with your buyer agent, do make note of your impressions to each property. The sellers extended the courtesy to allow you to tour at your leisure. The least we can do is return our feedback promptly and honestly.