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The well-being of you, your family and your community members is what’s most important to us, but helping you continue the important process of buying or selling a home is also our priority.

In traditional markets, hosting an open house is one of the most proven approaches to the home buying or selling process. For buyers, open houses are the perfect way to tour properties and picture yourselves living in what could be your dream home. And for sellers, open houses are crucial for gaining exposure for your property and finding that one buyer who will sign the dotted line. 

That’s why HomeSmart agents are taking this challenge head-on by holding virtual open houses and tours for their clients!

An open house is a scheduled event at a designated time where an agent holds the house “open” for potential buyers to walk through. Also called a "physical showing" or a "traditional in-person open house."

A live virtual open house is a "live" scheduled event for a designated amount of time where an agent holds the house “open” but hosts it virtually by posting an invitation link or sending out an invite via Zoom, Facetime, Facebook Live, Facebook Messenger, etc. Here, the home seller or the agent is physically at the listing and gives a live tour of the property via meeting or virtual software. The open house audience can view the live stream and can interact with the agent and ask questions. Agents can even share files, other information and screens as well.

A live virtual showing is where an agent schedules a showing with a prospective buyer and their agent—but hosts it virtually by setting up and sending an invite via Zoom, Facetime, Facebook Live, Facebook Messenger, etc. With a live virtual showing, the homeowner or the agent would physically be at the listing and would give a tour of the property to prospective buyers and their agents. It’s different from a virtual open house because it is a one-on-one meeting. The client can view the live stream and can interact with their agent and ask questions.

A live virtual REALTOR® tour is a “live” scheduled event when an agent shows a group of buyers' agents a property virtually using a tool like Zoom, Facetime, Facebook Live, Facebook Messenger, etc. Here, the home seller or the agent is physically at the listing and gives a "live" tour of the property via meeting or virtual software.

A virtual tour is a digital walk-through of a property by way of a slide show or pre-recorded video. It is not scheduled.

A live virtual listing appointment is where a prospective seller or sellers meet virtually with a prospective seller’s real estate agent via Zoom, Facetime, Facebook Live, Facebook Messenger, etc. It is a one-on-one meeting. The prospective seller(s) can view and interact "live" with their agent(s) and ask questions, and agents can share files, other information and screens as well.

How can I hold a virtual open house or virtual tour for my home?

If you are currently in the process of selling your home, hosting a virtual open house or tour is the best thing you can do to get potential buyers interested in your property. Your HomeSmart agent has the right tools and is fully prepared to help you schedule and host a virtual event, so reach out to your agent today and they will get you on your way!

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How can I go on a virtual open house or tour?

If you are looking to buy a home and want to virtually tour or walk through potential properties from the comfort of your own home, virtual open houses and tours are the smart way to go! Your HomeSmart agent will be able to compile a list of homes that are available to be viewed virtually and will get you set up with all the information you need to start the search for your dream home! 

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