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Open House Prep Checklist
Simple printable version for agents preparing a successful open house.
Before you arrive
- Confirm the seller knows the event time, sign placement plan, and expectations for how the home should be left before the open house.
- Review all key property facts including square footage, room count, HOA details, roof age, AC age, water heater age, recent updates, and any required disclosures.
- Check weather, traffic, and local events so you can plan arrival time and visitor flow realistically.
Exterior and arrival setup
- Place open house signs where allowed and make sure they are visible, clean, and easy to follow from the main roads into the neighborhood.
- Walk the front approach and remove any obvious distractions such as bins, debris, loose flyers, or clutter near the entry.
- Make sure the front door area looks inviting and that visitors will not be confused about where to enter.
Inside the home
- Turn on lights, open blinds if appropriate, and set the AC to a comfortable temperature.
- Do a quick final sweep of kitchens, bathrooms, counters, mirrors, and high visibility surfaces.
- Make sure the home smells clean and neutral. Avoid overpowering candles, sprays, or strong food smells.
- Check that music, if used, is subtle and does not interfere with conversation.
Marketing materials
- Bring enough feature sheets, flyers, financing information if relevant, and your business cards.
- Highlight the home’s strongest features in simple language buyers can remember later.
- Have a clear explanation ready for upgrades, neighborhood benefits, ownership costs, and any special property details.
Safety and seller protection
- Confirm medications, jewelry, financial documents, firearms, and small valuables are removed or secured.
- Know which areas, closets, or storage spaces should remain closed if any are off limits.
- Stay aware of visitor flow, especially if multiple groups are touring the home at once.
Lead capture and conversation
- Set up a simple sign in method using paper or a digital form.
- Prepare a warm opening greeting and a few smart questions to learn what each visitor is actually looking for.
- Avoid hovering, but stay available, visible, and ready to answer questions or point out overlooked features.
After the event
- Write down key notes while conversations are fresh, including serious interest level, timeline, and requested follow up.
- Send prompt follow up messages with any promised information, property details, or next step options.
- Review what worked well and what could be improved before your next open house.