Open houses are a great thing for new home lookers to do on a Sunday afternoon. It is a great way to get an idea of what the market has to offer. It is very casual and informal. Just keep in mind once you sign up when you walk in the listing agent from that property will most likely be contacting you….A LOT! That is the reason for open houses after all. Most listings do not sell through them. It is a way for the Realtor to get names and contact info from potential buyers. This is a list of open homes by area coming up in the next week: