Don't tell me they don't work...

If you strip real estate down to its core, there’s really only one question that matters:

What are you doing today that puts clients in front of you this week?

Open houses have always been one of the most powerful ways to create immediate opportunity—buyers, sellers, and meaningful conversations.

The challenge isn’t whether open houses work.

It’s how they’re executed.

Too often, we see rushed timelines, minimal preparation, and no clear strategy. And when that happens, it shows…

in the presentation of the home
in the energy of the agent
and in the results.

Think about an open house the same way you would a live business event.

If you were opening your business to the public for a few hours, you’d prepare intentionally.

You’d make sure the space was clean, welcoming, and professional.

You’d be present, approachable, and ready to engage.

That’s the standard we hold for open houses.

The difference is always clear.

Agents who treat open houses seriously create momentum.
Agents who treat them casually don’t.

An open house should be one of the most important live activities in your business.

When done correctly, it consistently fills your pipeline with clients ready to take action.

Done right, open houses:

  • Generate NOW buyers

  • Create seller conversations

  • Build neighborhood authority

  • Stack your pipeline without spending money

Open houses don’t work when they’re last-minute.
They work when they’re intentional and prepared.

  1. Lock in the Time
    Schedule your open house early. Early commitment creates leverage.

  2. Set the Window
    Minimum 3 hours. Less than that doesn’t produce real results.

  3. Social Media Tease
    Post an Instagram Story:
    “Details coming later this week on where I’ll be hosting this weekend’s open house.”

  4. Outreach Prep

  • Officially schedule the open house

  • Notify team with details

  • Practice Open House + Neighborhood dialogue

This system works. Not because it’s flashy, but because it’s repeatable, professional, and focused on real conversations.


How you show up matters.

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Heather Skender-Newton
Broker / Owner, Skender-Newton Realty

931.261.9001  |  HeatherSellsHouses.com

769 Dacco Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506

License # 00272220  |  Firm # 263185

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