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Day 7: Second Open House Strategy – Refine Your Real Estate Skills and Boost Buyer Leads [2025 Edition]

May 12, 20252 min read

Day 7: Second Open House – Double Your Real Estate Impact with Every Showing

Welcome to Day 7 of the 12x12 Agent Fast Start Challenge! You're halfway through your journey, and today you’ll refine and repeat one of your most important strategies—hosting an open house. With your first event experience under your belt, this second opportunity allows you to improve your presence, maximize lead generation, and build stronger relationships with prospective buyers.


Today's Objectives

  • Prepare the home and materials

  • Host your second open house with confidence

  • Follow up with all attendees


1. Prepare for the Open House

Steps:

  • Arrive early and ensure everything is spotless and inviting

  • Set up directional signage, open house banners, and balloons

  • Bring updated flyers, brochures, and a contact info sign-in sheet

  • Stage lighting and furniture to highlight key features

  • Offer light refreshments for comfort and hospitality

Time Commitment: 1–2 hours

Why It Matters:
Presentation is critical. Every detail—from lighting to layout—adds to the experience and builds your professional credibility.


2. Host the Open House

Steps:

  • Greet guests warmly and guide them to the sign-in sheet

  • Offer guided or self-paced tours, depending on the flow of traffic

  • Ask questions about their home search needs

  • Highlight community amenities and key property features

  • Offer flyers and let visitors know how to follow up

Time Commitment: 3–4 hours

Why It Matters:
Buyers aren’t just evaluating the home—they’re evaluating you. Every interaction is a chance to build rapport and trust.


3. Follow Up with Attendees

Steps:

  • Review the sign-in sheet and note conversations

  • Send a thank-you message referencing your interaction

  • Provide additional requested info like nearby school data, commute times, or listings

  • Add all qualified leads to your CRM for long-term nurturing

Sample Follow-Up:
“Hi [Name], it was great meeting you at the open house at [Address]. Let me know if you have more questions—I’m happy to help!”

Time Commitment: 1–2 hours

Why It Matters:
Prompt and thoughtful follow-up positions you as proactive and client-focused, boosting the chance of future engagement.


Daily Task Summary

  • Preparation: 1–2 hours

  • Hosting: 3–4 hours

  • Follow-Up: 1–2 hours

  • Total Time: 5–8 hours


Morning & Evening Tasks

Morning:

  • Call all new Facebook ad leads

  • Respond to new DMs

  • Time: 1–2 hours

Evening:

  • Call same-day leads

  • Reply to follow-up DMs

  • Time: 1–2 hours


Looking Ahead: Day 8

Get ready to go digital. Tomorrow you’ll fine-tune your Facebook ads for the upcoming seller workshop and engage with real estate conversations in online groups and forums.

Let’s get ready for Day 8: Engage in Online Forums and Real Estate Groups.

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Hawk Mikado, a 3-time International Best Selling Author and #1 Funnel Builder, excels in elevating businesses with innovative strategies, leading to over $100M in client revenues. His expertise in high-ticket offers and funnel building, combined with his unique BEAST MODE Method, transforms entrepreneurs into Empire Builders, and has now taken his decades of experience to help real estate investors grow their wealth.

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