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Come join us for one big party! On June 4-5, the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® will partner with the NC Association of REALTORS® and other local and state associations throughout the nation in the 2nd Annual REALTORS® Nationwide Open House Weekend.

Find out…
   • How you can find your dream home at the right price;
   • How to sell your existing home without further delay/stress;
   • Why it’s so crucial to have a REALTOR® helping you through the home buying/selling process!

Why should you participate in this event? You will be able to meet with a REALTOR® in your area and experience his or her knowledge first-hand, as well as meet with potential home buyers and sellers. As if that wasn’t reason enough, you will also have multiple advertising opportunities for REALTORS® to get your property noticed that you can’t get anywhere else! This is your exclusive chance to get your property noticed or find your ideal home – don’t miss it!

Who: YOU!
What: Nationwide Open House Weekend
Where: Open homes throughout North Carolina and the U.S.
When: Saturday, June 4th and Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Why: To find your new dream home or to sell your existing home ASAP

Open House Tips for BUYERS

• Have a plan – Open houses only last a few hours. Make a list of which properties you want to see, map them out and get directions so you know how to get from one to the other.
• Wear comfortable shoes – When touring attics, basements and backyards you’ll come across many different surfaces.
• Take notes – After seeing several homes it’s easy to confuse which homes had features you liked.
• Working with a REALTOR®? Bring business cards. – Buyers working with a REALTOR® should notify the agent hosting the open house. A stack of your agent’s business cards can make exchanging contact information a breeze.

Open House Tips for SELLERS

• Give your home curb appeal – The first thing buyers will see is the view from the street. Clean up old leaves or other debris. Consider planting a few spring flowers to make a walkway more appealing.
• Remove the clutter – Work with your REALTOR® to stage the inside of your home. Removing clutter and personal items can help a buyer visualize the home for themselves.
• Consider every offer – Buyers feel they are in the driver’s seat right now and may make a lower offer to see if they can get a deal. Be objective when considering offers. Consult your REALTOR® on what is the best counter offer. The initial offer is only a starting point in the negotiating process.
• Visit other open houses – Use this opportunity to get out and start shopping for your next home.
  
  

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