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It's Open House Season

A few tips and a list of 19 homes open on Sunday

Open houses are typical of spring and offer great opportunities for buyers to check out a home at their own pace.

“Due to the vast amount of information you can get online, open houses aren’t as popular as they used to be,” said Deborah Dattalo, of Keller Williams Realty, who also mentioned that she has sold a few properties from open house visits in her 19 years in real estate.

If you’re just browsing, curious, or in the neighborhood, don’t hesitate to stop into an open house. Agents welcome neighbors and casual lookers because they provide valuable information about the area and may recommend the property to a serious buyer.

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Before heading out, there are a few things to keep in mind when you’re touring open houses this spring.

Be courteous and treat the home with respect. Wipe your feet and make sure your kids don’t touch anything with sticky fingers. You can open closets to check for storage space, but don’t rummage through personal belongings.  Ask permission to take pictures or use furniture and facilities.

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Be up front with the agent. When asked to sign in, it’s important to provide your name and contact information for the protection of the homeowner and agent, suggested Dattalo. If you are working with an agent already, please let them know that and let them know if you don’t want to be contacted. If you don’t have an agent, open houses are a good way to meet and select a buyer’s agent.

Don’t provide too much information about yourself, especially your financial situation or when you may need to move. The agent usually works for the seller and may tell them what you have revealed to give them an edge.

Keep your comments to yourself. If you have some constructive criticism, let the agent know privately. They do want feedback, but not if there’s other buyers around who may not share your views.  On the contrary, others touring an open house may be good sources of information about the neighborhood, schools, etc.

Happy Hunting and don’t forget to check out these open houses in our area this Sunday.

Open Houses for Chartiers Valley Area on Sunday, May 1

 

Scott Township

448 Highpointe Drive, 15220    (townhome)
$300,000                                              1-4 pm

272 Orchard Spring Road, 15220
$174,900                                               1-4 pm

216 Ryan Drive, 15243
$137,000                                               1-4 pm

246 Ryan Drive, 15243
$138,000                                              1-4 pm

2043 Swallow Hill, 15220 (townhome)
$124,900                                              1- 3 pm

923 Ruth St., 15243
$228,500                                              1-3 pm 

185 Black Oak Drive, 15220
$259,900                                              1-4 pm

1710 Greentree Road, 15220
$164,900                                              1-4 pm

 

 

Collier Township

117 MacLaine Drive, 15106                                                                         $249,000                                              1-4 pm

7 Sylvan Ave., 15106                                                                               $159,999                                              1-3 pm

30 Sunnyside Ave., 15071                                                                                     $124,000                                              1-3 pm

2056 Croghan Drive, 15106                                                                      $309,000                                              1-4 pm

726 Freedom Drive 31C, 15106                                                                             $165,680                                              12-5 pm

 

Nevillewood

7125 Woodhall Court, 15142                                                                      $699,900                                              1-3 pm

2025 St. Andrews, 15142                                                                             $649,900                                              1-4 pm

2065 St. Andrews, 15142                                                                             $749,000                                              1-4 pm

4110 Muirfield Circle, 15142                                                                                  $628,500                                              1-4 pm

3241 Annandale Drive, 15142                                                                                $599,900                                              1-4 pm

1155 St. Mellion Drive, 15142                                                                              $584,900                                              1-4 pm

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