Home BuyingHomebuying Glossary
Open House
A scheduled block of time when a listed home is open for the public to walk through without an appointment.
In plain English
An open house lets prospective buyers tour a home, typically on a weekend, without scheduling an individual showing. It's a low-pressure way to see a property, though the listing agent present represents the seller, not you.
Why it matters
Open houses are a great way to see more homes quickly early in your search, but save serious questions and negotiation for your own agent.
Where you'll run into it
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