Have you ever visited an open house and chatted with the agent about your house-hunting needs and goals? You just showed your cards to the agent representing the seller.

Bridget Smith, a real estate investor/agent who’s been involved in more than 80 transactions to date, never set out to become a real estate agent. In fact, she told me that when she first dipped ...

Real estate open houses are great for you, home sellers & real estate agents. Here are some simple tips to give you a competitive advantage to clinch the deal.

A broker’s open house shows a property for sale, targeting other real estate agents and not the general public to gauge the level of interest in the property by clients.

The real-estate market has changed in recent years. When we bought our first house just a few years ago, we worked with a real-estate agent, found a house, and their commission was paid by the ...

By now, you know that an open house isn’t just a casual gathering of interested buyers, sellers and real estate agents.

If you’re in the home buying or selling market, here’s what your real estate agent won’t tell you that you need to know.

Real estate agents warn that open houses can sometimes turn into magic shows — personal items just disappear. “Kleptomania is a real condition,” one agent said.

Open houses are a great way to get a leg up on other buyers. Avoid these three things to make the best impression and have an effective visit.

New homebuying rules set by certain real estate associations following National Association of Realtors settlement require visitors of open houses to sign disclosure form.