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Rainmaker
1,197,022
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I dont care if it is occupied or vacant.  Just furnished.  

Jan 15, 2017 03:50 AM
Rainmaker
911,228
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Either, but vacant is easier with less chance of anything being stolen, and don't need to deal with owners schedules or pets.

Jan 15, 2017 04:11 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington - I personally do not like open houses. If I have to, it's better if the home is occupied.

Jan 14, 2017 10:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I prefer to do no open houses... but I surely don't want to stand around in a vacant one.

Jan 15, 2017 05:12 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Neither - but - vacant would be a better choice

Jan 15, 2017 04:18 AM
Ambassador
2,435,649
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'd prefer to do one when it's furnished, whether it's vacant or not. Vacant houses don't feel homey, and buyers may have difficulty envisioning living there.

Jan 15, 2017 04:05 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Neither.  However I do what duty calls me to do. If a seller of an occupied home or a vacant home wants an open house ... then I will do an open house. 

Jan 15, 2017 08:53 AM
Rainer
352,976
Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

I don't do many open houses but if I do furnished is best but if not furnished it should be in tip top condition. 

My idea of an open house is to present the newly listed property to the public or agents and it should be in top show condition.  A furnished home that's ready for sale or one that is vacant and in top condition shows better.  My goal is to present the home in its best light and often vacant homes don't do that.  Especially if agents set up temporary lawn chairs or folding table and sit and wait to see what will happen.

A home that's not ready for showing either furnished or vacant serves no great purpose other than a lot of questions that usually move to the negative too quickly. 

Staged and ready to sell is best..

Jan 15, 2017 08:15 AM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I would definitely prefer to do one in a home that is furnished.  Not all Buyers can envision furniture placement and I think it helps them judge the size of the room visually better when it is furnished... especially in the bedroms. Now they can see if their sofa, or king sized bed will fit the room.

Jan 15, 2017 07:48 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Occupied.

Better for napping of course. 

Jan 15, 2017 05:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As long as there is a plave to put a chair and run the lap top either.

Jan 15, 2017 05:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,171
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Both are sometimes not good. Vacant - no wi-fi or place to sit. Bring camping chairs. No clutter that's for sure!

Obviously, sometimes too much stuff. 

 

Jan 15, 2017 05:27 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Hi Paul.  A staged one for sure.  Otherwise vacant

Jan 15, 2017 05:16 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,266
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Vacant. Fewer security issues.

Jan 15, 2017 04:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

It is better that the owners, tenants and other people living at the house not to be present during the open house.

Jan 15, 2017 03:10 AM
Ambassador
5,229,296
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Occupied - it appeals more to the buyers - it just feels like home!

Jan 14, 2017 11:22 PM
Rainmaker
809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

I don't prefer open houses at all, but if I did I'd prefer vacant.

Feb 11, 2017 09:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Vacant because I can let the visitors wander on their own.

Jan 16, 2017 09:47 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I like the vacant ones - then again I seldom do them anyway

Jan 16, 2017 07:25 AM
Rainmaker
599,274
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

I prefer a home that is staged, but only if it's done right.

Jan 15, 2017 08:58 PM
Ambassador
6,392,899
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Vacant is so much better.

 

Jan 15, 2017 08:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I don't like to do any opens.

Jan 15, 2017 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I didn't mind either way as long as the sellers weren't around to get in the way. 

Of course you probably know I haven't done an open house in about nine years. They just don't work in my market. It's a waste of time. 

Jan 15, 2017 07:18 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I would rather be in a furnished home, not vacant.  A

Jan 15, 2017 07:03 PM
Rainmaker
608,881
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Doesn't matter if it's vacant or occupied but I prefer a furnished home. 

Jan 15, 2017 06:22 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I prefer occupied and well staged homes for open houses. It  enables the buyers to see the possiblilities.

Jan 15, 2017 06:19 PM
Rainmaker
142,796
Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

Occupied as long as it's staged properly.

Jan 15, 2017 03:19 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Vacant home fo rease of doing it, but occupied for a place to sit some times. In vacant homes i do bring my chair and a small table though

Jan 15, 2017 01:37 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  When I did open houses, I had no preference... as long as I had a chair and a laptop.

Jan 15, 2017 12:37 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

either or....doesn't matter to us....

Jan 15, 2017 11:28 AM
Rainer
2,765
Tom and Laura McDowell
Keller Williams - Parma, OH
Real Estate Agent serving Northeastern Ohio

Either one is great for me as long as the home is staged and showss well.

Jan 15, 2017 10:32 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,858
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I prefer it in vacant (but staged) homes.  Less chance of things getting stolen.

Jan 15, 2017 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,333
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I prefer a house that is occupied and a house that is vacant but staged.  My open houses are always very busy and is a great chance for my marketing materials to be seen. I have prospective sellers come in all the time to meet me and see how I work and we set appointments for me to see their home.

Jan 15, 2017 10:02 AM
Ambassador
2,178,433
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I never liked to do any of them because it took me away from my family on Sunday afternoon.  If I had to choose a preference, it would be an occupied or staged home over vacant.

Jan 15, 2017 09:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,556
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

TV for back round music

Jan 15, 2017 09:01 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Furnished house.

Jan 15, 2017 08:37 AM
Ambassador
5,048,718
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't do very many open houses but generally prefer occupied. But I'll take a vacant ocean-view open house any day!

Jan 15, 2017 07:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Get home owner out of the house. Nothing worse tell interested parties without respecting the rep the realtor.

Jan 15, 2017 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I makes no difference provided the occupied home is clean, depersonalized and deodorized

Jan 15, 2017 07:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,225
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Vacant for less liability when I did them.

My experience; Opens are 99% a waste of time 1% ROI if you have a live-lead conversion plan which, most agents don't for opens. 

I'd be the first to go back to doing them if someone created a sure fire open house conversion system, but the results are just too random and infrequent when you divide them into the time spent on each open, which is 6-8 hours from shopping to setup to execution to cleanup.

Jan 15, 2017 07:14 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Either is fine. But I prefer vacant as there is less liability.

Jan 15, 2017 07:05 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

For top dollar & setting the mood & stage, lived in supports a buyers thinking process while an empty home allows for dreaming potentials

Jan 15, 2017 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,215,773
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Most homes show better when they are furnished. A few, when vacant, can arouse the possibilities!

Jan 15, 2017 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have to say neither. Maybe a builders model ome but that would be the only exception.

Jan 15, 2017 06:18 AM
Rainmaker
1,617,916
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I prefer vacant homes

Jan 15, 2017 06:16 AM
Rainmaker
4,333,600
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Stopped doing these a long time ago...

Jan 15, 2017 06:14 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No real preference, though I do prefer one with a chair and wi-fi.

Jan 15, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Vacant - that usually means immediate occupancy...

Jan 15, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
4,571,706
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It doesn't matter as long as it is priced and presented appropriately.

Jan 15, 2017 05:45 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No real preference

Jan 15, 2017 05:29 AM