Realtors in Florida and across the U.S prepare for Nationwide Open House

To showcase the importance of homeownership, Realtors in Florida and across the U.S. plan to host thousands of open houses as part of Nationwide Open House Weekend, April 28-29, sponsored by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).

“With a range of housing opportunities at affordable prices and continued low mortgage rates, now is a great time to become a Florida homeowner,” says 2012 Florida Realtors President Summer Greene, regional manager of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Florida 1st in Fort Lauderdale. “On April 28 and 29, people will have a chance to conveniently see many homes for sale in communities across Florida and the entire nation. The event is a fun way to bring buyers and sellers together, with Realtors on hand to answer questions and help them navigate the homebuying process.”

The housing market shows positive signs of improvement as the economy grows stronger, according to industry analysts. For many, homeownership remains an important part of the American Dream. Research from NAR indicates that more renters aspire to become homeowners, and an overwhelming majority of Americans believe buying a home is a solid financial decision. 

NAR is providing resources, tips and ideas to make the Realtor Nationwide Open House Weekend a success locally and nationally. For more information about the event, go to NAR’s website (login required) at http://www.realtor.org/topics_secured/nationwideopenhouse/ae_resources.

Need balloons for your open house? Blue balloons with the Realtor “R” logo in white can be purchased through NAR’s Realtor Team Store (login required) under the miscellaneous category. You may also purchase balloons directly from Burton & Burton, a wholesale distributor that Florida Realtors used during last year’s statewide open house event. Burton and Burton still has available the customized imprint of the white Realtor “R” logo to place on 11-inch dark blue balloons. To find out more about prices, quantities, shipping schedules and shipping costs, call Burton & Burton directly at (800) 701-7013 and ask for the custom imprint department.

To search for open houses during the Nationwide Open House Weekend, consumers should check with Realtor associations and boards in their area – many local Realtor organizations will have information about participating open houses on their association websites. Consumers should also check local newspaper and online real estate listings for open houses during April 28 and April 29.