This week's OPEN HOUSES

Sunday, August 24

2-4 PM
50 Wylly Avenue
$399,900
Isle of Hope

615 East 48th Street
$310,000
Ardsley Park

3-5 PM
2902 River Dr., Unit 101A
$479,000
Thunderbolt Harbour

Open House

Sunday - August 3, 2008

2:00 - 4:00 PM
Southside
5 Dalry Lane
$449,000


3:00 - 5:00 PM
Historic District
429 East York
$495,000

Southbridge
109 Baymeadow Pt.
$697,300

Ready To Open Up?

There's been discussion among professionals in the real estate business for years now regarding the value of holding open houses. The National Association of REALTORS® conducted a survey last year that revealed 80 percent of buyers used the Internet for property searches, but only 42 percent visited open houses. What gives, and are open houses a waste of everyone's time?

The answer varies according to whom you ask, and there are good arguments on both sides. Some agents feel that truly serious buyers do their searching well in advance, and choose to make appointments to see the homes that really excite them.

Other agents have learned that buyers enjoy the freedom of seeing properties without an appointment and without the company of a representative when they visit. Sellers, on the other hand, sometimes expect agents to host open houses to show that they're working hard for their compensation.

Real estate agents often begin developing relationships with buyers through open houses. By learning the needs of particular buyers at an open house, the agent may be able to direct those buyers to another home that's better suited to their needs – perhaps yours!

In a nutshell, both sides can be equally argued, but the sale of your home is as unique as you are. Discuss the potential benefits and deterrents of an open house with your agent.

OPEN HOUSE | May 10 & 11 | 2-4 PM

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Lofts on Broughton

LIVE MODERN

Condominums from $249,900 and up

This is the first offering of finished space by the Lofts on Broughton

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, May 10 - 2-4 PM

310 West Broughton Street

SUNDAY, May 11

Cobblestone Row

New Construction in Historic Savannah

From $299,900 and up

Opportunity knocks, stroll over to see great new townhomes with

garages and carriage house apartments

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, May 11 - 2-4 PM

308 East 31 Street

OPEN HOUSES | Saturday & Sunday | April 26 & 27

NOW is the time to buy! Come view our OPEN HOUSES!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

2514 Abercorn St.
Victorian District
$210,000 - $295,000
OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm

Lofts on Broughton - 310-322 West Broughton St.
$249,900 and up

Historic District
OPEN HOUSE 2-4 pm

Newwalk Arwood - 805 Whitaker St.

$249,000 - $279,000

Historic District

OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm

Cobblestone Row - 308-316 East 31st St.
$299,000 and up

Thomas Square District
OPEN HOUSE 1-5 pm

107 Whitaker St.
$699,000
Commercial Space
Historic District
OPEN HOUSE 2-4 pm

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Cobblestone Row - 308-316 East 31st St.
$299,000 and up
OPEN HOUSE 1-5 pm

557 East Jones St.
$309,000
Historic District
OPEN HOUSE 3-5 pm

412 Price St.
$315,000
Historic Downtown
OPEN HOUSE 2-4 pm

15 East Jones St, Unit 2B

$315,000

Historic District

OPEN HOUSE 1-4 pm

333 Whitaker St.

$439,900

Historic District

OPEN HOUSE 3-5 pm

702 East 44th St.
$598,500
Ardsley Park

OPEN HOUSE 3-5 pm

Open House Schedule | Sunday, April 13, 2008

The Merritt
$149,990 - $189,990
Whitemarsh Island
Open House 2-5 p.m.

322 E. 65th St.
$225,000
Midtown
Open House 2 – 4 p.m.

412 Price St.
$315,000
Historic Downtown
Open House 2 – 4 p.m.

6 Wilton Lane
$349,000
Olde Town on Wilmington Island
Open House 3 – 5 p.m.

416 – 418 E. 40th St.
$399,000
Baldwin Park
Open House 2 – 4 p.m.

7 St. Augustine Bend
$399,000
Causton Bluff
Open House 2 – 4 p.m.

Ardsley Park - SUPER SUNDAY - Open House Event

Sunday, April 6th
12 - 5 PM

Please join us for the Ardsley Park - SUPER SUNDAY - Open House Event Featuring 16 homes in beautiful Ardsley Park.


12 - 2 PM
203 East 53rd Street
215 East 53rd Street
501 East 57th Street
623 East 52nd Street
324 East 54th Street
113 East 53rd Street
112 East 53rd Street
602 East 52nd Street
114 E 57th Street

3 - 5 PM
519 East 45th Street
601 East 44th Street
525 East Victory Drive
402 East 48th Street
611 East 49th Street
3710 Abercorn Street

12 - 5 PM
340 East 50th Street
702 East 44th Street

No Time for Modesty!

You've taken care of needed repairs and cosmetic improvements, and you're ready to list your home for sale. A likely next step is hosting an Open House, where buyers and agents can check out your new offering. Expect plenty of visitors, and expect some of them to be neighbors.

You might be concerned about "tire kickers" or nosy neighbors traipsing through your home, but don't be too skeptical. There are plenty of reasons neighbors visit an Open House, many of which are quite harmless and understandable.

They might simply be looking for decorating ideas to implement in their similar homes. True, in this case they are not potential buyers, and are not looking on behalf of someone else. But why would you want to start quarreling with people from whom you are soon moving away?

Maybe they are interested in the presentation of your home because they are considering selling theirs. The point is, you just never know. Frankly, that is the work of the real estate agent.

It's simply best for you to leave your home during the showing, and leave the "Lookie Lou's" and genuine prospects to the agent to handle. Sincere buyers can be uncomfortable asking questions in front of the owners, but the agent will have all the knowledge and experience to separate the seed from the chaff. Don’t worry, start packing!