Do Broker Open Houses Actually Sell Homes? | Episode 74

https://youtu.be/2e9QWrEe8v0 If broker open houses actually sold homes, every property would sell by Tuesday at noon. So why do agents still push them? In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen explains why broker open houses rarely result in offers, confuse sellers with conflicting feedback, and are generally time-wasting endeavors while acknowledging that there are still a very few use cases for them. If you’re unsure whether or not a broker open house will benefit your home sale, this episode will help clarify: What a broker open house actually is Why agents love hosting them despite typically poor attendance The rare situations where a broker open might make sense The unexpected downsides for sellers What actually sells homes in 2026 Don’t rely on an agent tradition that lost it’s use case 30 years ago. Rely on solid listing prep, a strong pricing strategy, and wide-spread MLS exposure. You can get all of that, and more, without the huge traditional agent commission when you list with us. Visit OhioMLSFlatFee.com to list your home or book your free pre-selling strategy call. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to Broker Open Houses 02:25 What is a Broker Open House? 04:46 When Broker Open Houses Might Make Sense 11:09 The Downsides of Broker Open Houses 19:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Key Resources: Book Your Free Pre-Selling Strategy Call Stop Obsessing Over Showing Feedback: The Truth Sellers Need to Hear | Episode 71 First Impressions: How to Wow Buyers Before They Step Inside | Episode 59 Price Low, Sell High: The “Wow” Pricing Strategy That Starts Bidding Wars | Episode 57 How to Trigger a Buyer Feeding Frenzy: The Power of Multiple Offers | Episode 16 Contact Information: Podcast Website: TalkingRealty.com Ohio Property Group: OhioMLSFlatFee.com Email: Glen@OhioMLSFlatFee.com Book Your Free Pre-Selling Strategy Call Associates Title Website Ryan Phillips / Associates Title: 614 419 2418 Download the Ultimate Home Selling Toolkit Glen’s Blog Book: “You Can Sell It” by Glen Whitten Course: “Living To Listing” Complete Listing Prep @OhioMLSFlatFee   @ohmlsflatfee   Ohio MLS Flat Fee OhioMLSFlatFee @ohiomlsflatfee