| Househunting in 2025? Start with Open Houses Now!  People often attend open houses without a specific objective; they may not be ready to buy, or haven't yet made the decision about where and when they are going to look for a new home. They may just be "nosy" neighbors: open houses are for everyone!
Others may be ready to write an offer when they find the perfect house. Some are already working with a real estate agent, and spending a casual day on their own looking at homes that don't fit a specific location or price objective, while checking in with their buyer's agent. Many people who go to open houses are out on their own, and may be visiting a number of open houses as an opportunity to interview real estate agents in a casual, no-pressure environment. So what should you look for during an open house?
There are some key things to put on your list when you doing the "open house circuit." read more | 
