Realtor Ash Alles wanted to throw an open house to remember. “We’re trying to make it an event, as opposed to a traditional open house.” The open house at the townhouse in Burlington, Ont., west of Toronto, last May drew in more than 200 people over four hours on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The open house drew more than 200 people to the listing over four hours on a sunny Sunday afternoon. His tip is to hold a VIP event before the public open house so they don’t distract actual potential buyers. Most realtors see open houses as a way to showcase the home to as many potential buyers as possible.

Source: thestar January 10, 2019 15:08 UTC