tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post6937768654765272173..comments2023-05-11T08:38:29.853-07:00Comments on Busy-Dad-E: Fatherhood Uncensored: Open House of SolitudeBusy-Dad-Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13830833149651039875noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-56395368189954096812009-11-17T12:46:08.160-08:002009-11-17T12:46:08.160-08:00Sorry about the open house. I hope you have better...Sorry about the open house. I hope you have better luck in finding a buyer. The Q-bert line was a killer. I haven't thought of that funny looking guy in years.Otter Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-87288765182825191352009-11-17T10:22:43.037-08:002009-11-17T10:22:43.037-08:00it is a killer trying to get the house cleaned up ...it is a killer trying to get the house cleaned up when it feels like the kids are just constantly making it messy again. Especially when you're trying to make it look attractive for someone to buy. Good luck and hang in there!Steve @ MyBoys3http://myboys3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-60757791676397893232009-11-16T19:33:17.324-08:002009-11-16T19:33:17.324-08:00Oh, I am so sorry! I completely feel your pain. ...Oh, I am so sorry! I completely feel your pain. We did one open house too and we got your horrific number of "0" visitors. Its a horrible feeling especially since you work so hard to get there and not have any results. I remember even baking fresh chocolate chip cookies! I hope you get a buyer very soon. RosiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-89640739322854475502009-11-16T06:21:23.403-08:002009-11-16T06:21:23.403-08:00That would have me cursing too. I hope you get so...That would have me cursing too. I hope you get some bites soon.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-18926638418900262512009-11-16T05:21:24.675-08:002009-11-16T05:21:24.675-08:00OMG my heart just sank when you said zero visitors...OMG my heart just sank when you said zero visitors. I am so sorry! Its great that the house is clean, but i know all that stress going into trying to get it done, especially with you working a lot and Momm-E being so pregnant! Wishing you luck! Love, Aunt-EAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3339999773185154576.post-11366319249598513832009-11-16T04:27:25.646-08:002009-11-16T04:27:25.646-08:00I used to be a Realtor. I stopped selling Real Es...I used to be a Realtor. I stopped selling Real Estate when my son was born to spend more time with the family.<br /><br />But Open Houses NEVER result in a sale of the house. Okay never is a strong word, but 99.99% of the time they do not. <br /><br />The only thing they are good at are for potential clients for the Realtor. If you see open houses on the TV Shows and they show someone that will put an offer on, I bet you they never do.<br /><br />I hate the cliche, but it's the market. I went to see my old broker last weekend to help them with an audit, and they've had crap sells this year. It's mostly been new homes.<br /><br />Ask your Realtor about a web presence, how is he marketing? Is he just relying on the sign in the front yard? Is he passing out flyers to the people in his office? Does he have other clients that he is showing the house? Is the house going to be in any home for sale circulations?<br /><br />Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer. But I wouldn't do an Open House if it yields no results.ericdboltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305908483248416054noreply@blogger.com