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Open house

Meaning in real estate, with examples

/ˌoʊpən ˈhaʊs/nounCommon term

In real estate, open house means: A set time, often at the weekend, when a property for sale is open for anyone interested to walk in and look around without booking.

In Turkish: açık ev günü, serbest gezme günü

How it is used

Very common in the US and Australia, less so in the UK. Agents host or hold an open house, put up signs and collect visitors' contact details. Buyers say they are going to a few open houses on Sunday.

Example sentences

  1. We're holding an open house this Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

  2. More than forty people came to the open house.

Common collocations

  • hold an open house
  • host an open house
  • open house sign
  • attend an open house
  • viewingA planned visit to a property by someone who may want to buy or rent it, usually with the agent or the owner present.
  • listingA property that is offered for sale or rent through an agent or website, or the advertisement that describes it with photos, a price and details.
  • curb appealHow attractive a property looks from the street, which shapes a buyer's first impression before they even go inside.
  • virtual tourAn online walk-through of a property using video or 360-degree photos, so people can look around without visiting in person.

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