{"id":8511,"date":"2015-04-20T15:30:44","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T19:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=8511"},"modified":"2022-10-04T09:48:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T13:48:31","slug":"better-homes-and-gardens-real-estate-national-open-house-month-and-sweepstakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/better-homes-and-gardens-real-estate-national-open-house-month-and-sweepstakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate National Open House Month and Sweepstakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re currently house-hunting, you\u2019re in luck! April is Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate\u2019s (BHGRE\u00ae) spring National Open House Month<\/strong>, where we\u2019re asking all of our affiliated associates to participate by hosting Open Houses throughout the month!<\/p>\n

National Open House Month is our invitation to you to come by and preview a home \u2013 maybe your future home! Whether you are thinking of buying or selling a home, it\u2019s the perfect opportunity to get into the game, see potential houses, and meet potential real estate professionals. Even if you just want to check out a new neighborhood, it\u2019s still a good excuse to see what\u2019s behind those closed doors!<\/p>\n

Open Houses are open to the public, and anyone can attend \u2013 with or without an appointment. Just come right up to the door and ring the doorbell, and the agent will be there to welcome you. Sometimes, on a nice day, you\u2019ll even see them sitting outside, just waiting for you to drop by. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n

How can you find our Open Houses?<\/h3>\n

You can check out\u00a0our website<\/a>\u00a0to locate a BHGRE-affiliated office near you \u2013 contact them directly to find out about local Open Houses.<\/p>\n

Another great idea is to just take a Sunday drive. Is there an interesting town or neighborhood you\u2019ve been meaning to check out? Use this as the perfect opportunity for a little road trip! You\u2019ll most likely find plenty of signs directing you to the Open Houses in the area.<\/p>\n

What can you get out of an Open House?<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to buy a home, make sure you\u2019re asking the associates as many questions as you can \u2013 such as what is the neighborhood like, how are the schools, and any special features you should be noting about the property.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll want to be up front with the real estate professional representing the home and let them know that you are already working with someone else. If you\u2019re visiting Open Houses on your own, ask your current real estate professional for a stack of their business cards.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to sell your own home, take this opportunity to use the Open House as an interview process with the real estate professional. See how they market the home, how well they field your questions \u2013 time spent with this person should give you an idea whether you\u2019ll be able to work with them in the future.<\/p>\n

But wait! There\u2019s more \u2013 we\u2019re saving the best for last!<\/h3>\n

How does $2,500 sound? If you happen to attend any of our BHGRE\u00ae Open Houses during the month of April, we have a special sweepstakes that gives you the chance to win $2,500. Simply visit an Open House, take a photo of yourself in front of the BHGRE \u201cFor Sale\u201d sign and upload it on our Facebook page under the tab \u201cOpen House Sweepstakes.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s it! You\u2019ll be entered for a chance to win $2,500!<\/p>\n

Remember, not all agents will mention our Sweepstakes at the Open House. Be sure to ask about it or upload the photo yourself to be entered!<\/p>\n

For more information on the\u00a0Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Open House Sweepstakes<\/a>\u00a0tab on our Facebook page.\u00a0And, of course, to find Open Houses near you, please visit http:\/\/www.BHGRealEstate.com<\/a>\u00a0to find the office in your area of interest!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"