Can Anyone Go to an Open House? What Should I Know Before I Show Up?
Open houses give you a sneak peek at amazing homes and bring you a step closer to your dream home. But can anyone attend an open house? Here's the lowdown.
Picture this: You’re out for a lovely weekend drive to no place in particular, and you spot a gorgeous house with an open house sign out front — balloons and all. You may not be in the market to buy, but curiosity makes you wonder, “Can anyone go to an open house?”
We’ve answered that question and many more in our primer for buyers (and anyone else!) interested in attending open houses. Read on to learn more.
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Can anyone go to an open house?
Short answer: Yes, anyone can go to an open house, which is why it’s called an open house.
However, going to an open house is a bit more nuanced than walking in and poking around. Anyone can indeed go to one of these events, but you also need to follow proper open house etiquette because there will be people there who are genuinely interested in the property.
Let’s look at why people will go to an open house and how you will be expected to behave if you attend, too.
