Description

Live online course- see attendance requirements for CE credit.

Cost: *Members $35.00 & Non-Members $59.00, 3 Clock Hours.

NEW! I Hate Open Houses!

Love them or hate them, open houses remain one of the most effective tools for building visibility, generating leads, and growing your real estate business. This practical class breaks down why open houses still work—and how to make them worth your time.

Participants will learn proven strategies to market, prepare for, and host open houses that attract the right visitors and convert them into future clients. From pre-event planning and seller preparation to on-site best practices, follow-up systems, safety considerations, and fair housing compliance, this class provides a clear, step-by-step framework for running open houses with confidence and purpose.

Whether you’re new to open houses or looking to improve your results, this course delivers actionable tips, real-world insights, and a preparation schedule you can put into practice immediately.

Key Topics include:

• Do open houses really work? A look at business benefits and National Association of REALTORS^® statistics
• Marketing and advertising ideas that drive traffic
• Preparing the home—and the seller—for success
• Sign-in strategies, follow-up best practices, and lead conversion
• What to do during the open house to maximize opportunity
• Fair housing considerations and safety tips
• Timing, scheduling, and other practical tips to improve results
• And more!

Walk away with a repeatable system for hosting effective open houses that support your business goals—without the stress.

IMPORTANT! Attendance requirements: Live online course will be presented via ZOOM Meeting. The link to join the meeting will be sent in the confirmation email. Students will need a device with two-way video and audio capabilities and a (free) Zoom account. To verify attendance, students must keep their camera on for the duration of the course and respond to live polls. Clock hour credit will only be given to students with their camera on, who are present and visible on their camera during the course, and who participate in course polls/chat. Please call 425-974-1011 with questions.

Instructor: Mark Kitabayashi

*Only Active REALTOR® members of SKCR are eligible to receive Member price online. If you are a REALTOR® member of another Association, you are eligible to receive Member price. Please call the Association office at 425-974-1011 to register.

Cancellation Policy:
*Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.
(Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of scheduled class for refund)