Go in prepared, not just hopeful.
Short guides for open-house weekends, written for buyers who are actually touring homes. Start with the checklist, then compare, then ask better questions.
Checklist
The open house checklist: what to check in every room
Layout, light, noise, water, storage, and the street outside, checked the same way every time.
CompareHow to compare homes after touring five in one weekend
Pick five categories, weight them honestly, score at the curb, and compare finalists row by row.
QuestionsQuestions to ask at an open house: 15 that actually matter
Price, condition, and seller motivation, asked like a normal conversation in the kitchen.
Want a tool that does this for you? Open House Notes tracks, rates, and compares the homes you visit, and plans a weekend route that fits their open-house hours.