ONE of our optional marketing services, particularly popular with people selling in the summer months, are Open Houses.

These involve several viewings conducted in one concentrated period rather than at ad-hoc times, creating a buzz around the property and often resulting in offers over the asking price.

For participating vendors, we first set a date and time – usually a two-hour slot on a Saturday – and then details are sent out to everyone on our database looking for properties in that area and price band.

The event is also publicised widely in the local press and via social media - generating as much interest as possible in the lead up to the event as well as on the day itself.

Back-to-back viewings are booked-in and on the day itself a pavement sign is set up outside the property, to help viewers locate it and to attract any additional passing trade.

Vendors vacate the property whilst our agents show round as many people as possible.

The benefits for sellers are multi-fold:

• Several viewings in one concentrated period

• Removes need to clean-up and vacate at ad-hoc times

• Revolving door technique introduces an element of competition

• Decisions by buyers reached more quickly

• Higher price can be achieved, often above the asking price

Open Houses are particularly good news for sellers with young families who find it difficult to keep their homes presented immaculately at all times.

They allow people to showcase their home with minimal disturbance to family life.

Clients with a busy lifestyle also benefit from this technique.

Our Open House service, combined with professional photography and maximum marketing exposure online, offline and via our High Street branches, ensure properties sold with Perry Bishop and Chambers are seen in the best possible light, reach as wide an audience as possible and achieve the best price.

Please contact us for dates and details of all forthcoming Open Houses in our region. Cirencester office telephone 01285 655355 or Tetbury office 01666 504418.

Phillip Bishop

Perry Bishop and Chambers MD