Open Houses: Powerful or Pointless? Question Title * 1. How many open houses do you host per month? 0 1-3 4-6 7-10 11+ Question Title * 2. How do open houses benefit your business? (Select all that apply) Increase my social media following Get buyer feedback about listings Gain leads and referrals I sell many homes through open houses They don't help much Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. How do you promote upcoming open houses? (Select all that apply) Direct mailers Social media Print advertising Email blasts Community word of mouth Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Do sellers expect an open house to be included in your overall marketing plan? Always Frequently Sometimes Never Question Title * 5. What is the most important thing a seller should do to prepare for an open house? Remove valuables De-clutter Board pets Hide personal photos/items Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What precautions do you take to keep you and potential buyers safe at open houses? (Select all that apply) Always have another agent or colleague host with you Request that police attend or drive by the home Have emergency numbers ready on speed dial Plan several escape routes in advance Carry a weapon Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What percentage of your business each year do you attribute to open houses? 0 percent 1-25 percent 26-50 percent 51-75 percent 76-100 percent Question Title * 8. Do you find open houses to be powerful or pointless? Powerful Pointless Question Title * 9. What’s the most creative thing you’ve done to attract people to an open house? Question Title * 10. How do you follow up with attendees after an open house? Please include any programs or tools you use to capture data or communicate post-event. Question Title * 11. Is there a marketing method you prefer over open houses? If so, what? Question Title * 12. Optional: Please leave your name and email if you would be willing to have an RISMedia editor contact you for additional comments/quotes. Thanks for taking our survey! Done