Davis CA Real Estate Blog

Saturdays’ Incredible Open House


Just as I was setting up my signs for the open house in West Davis last Saturday another strong shower passed right over head.  Setting up the signs is by far the least favorite part of any Open House and setting up the signs in wet weather just makes the whole experience that much more fun… not! 

Open Houses can be and are usually a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.  What Realtor doesn’t love talking real estate to a new audience. 

There are however those Opens that drag on with little or heaven forbid, no visitors.  Those Opens when your hoping you’ve brought a long a good book to read  or spend a few hours scanning your Blackberry for new messages.

If last Saturday’s Open House activity was any indication of the Davis market this spring, it should be a great year. 

My Open was absolutely packed; with visitors lined up at the front door waiting a turn to go in.  I assumed my traffic cop role, moving potential buyer’s up the stairs with one group and into the kitchen with the second to avoid a buyer’s jam.   Almost everyone seemed enthusiastic about the possibility of purchasing. 

I think the fact that the tax credit for new and/or move-up buyers is ending soon, combined with very low interest rates and a low inventory of homes for sale in Davis, had everything to do with this incredible turnout… over twenty five groups of people! 

If you are thinking about selling your house this year, don't wait until spring. The buyers are out there now and want to close on a home before the $8,000 tax credit goes away.  Call me today!