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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Open houses are for us nosy neighbors. They may have had a purpose back in the 90s but in modern times I assume it’s only a way to apply pressure for serious buyers who are working on a contract. Or is the way to escalate the price for existing contracts.[/quote]

Yes. if I can get an offer that I am happy with that is over listing, then I will definitely forgo the open house.  Not only is the open house for looky-loos, my mother, a realtor, says that open houses frequently result in damage or missing items.  So many browsers who come to an Open House, don't put in an offer, but feel free to abuse the house.  My mother has reported looky-loos who opened the medicine cabinet to nose around, then slammed the cabinet cracking the glass and walked away.  Personal items taken from the house because someone liked it.  I remember one time I stopped by one locally here and saw a woman actually put a toy from the owners in her purse because it was adorable and her son would love it.  I reported her to the listing agent who had to stop and explain that the toys in the house belonged to the owners and were not to be removed.  Way too many over-entitled buyers and lookers out there who have no respect for others, who come to Open Houses.
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