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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between “Quick” and “Advanced” searches?
In a “Quick Search”, you will select a county to search, and you will see every open house event scheduled for the week. If you choose an
“Advanced Search”, you will be able to see all houses that match the criteria you enter. The “Advanced” category will be specific to your
entries. For instance, if your only concern is the number of bedrooms, and you enter “3”, you will be presented with all the open houses
with 3 or more bedrooms. If you also enter a style of house you wish to visit, you will see only those homes that match that style and
also have 3 or more bedrooms.
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2. How much information should I enter if I want an “Advanced” search?
Enter as many requirements as you feel are important to you. You may wish to enter criteria for your absolute “dream home”, and see
if you get a match. If you don’t, start again, and eliminate the item least important to you. You will find a house that may not be “perfect”,
but has qualities that make it very acceptable. Visit it. You may find the lack of a 2-car garage is overcome by a beautiful corner lot!
Open Houses are the perfect place to explore…
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3. How can I be certain that the information about the house is correct?
Information is entered by the agent hosting the open house. The agent is able to edit the entries, so if a mistake is noted, or circumstances
change, the listing can be updated. Your best bet would be to check the listings again, just before you leave to start your visits.
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4. Do I have to register to use the site?
No. You can perform either a “Quick” or “Advanced” search without registration. If you choose to create a “Dream Profile”, ( *Registration required) so that you can be notified by email
if your perfect house is scheduled for an open house.
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5. What is the “Dream House Profile”?
It is just that: Your ideal home. After you register, enter the appropriate data. When a home matching your criteria is scheduled
for an open house, you will receive an email informing you the date, time, and listing agent. The agent/host will be notified that
the home matches your “Dream Home”. The agent may then contact you with further information, or, if you’re already working
with another agent, let that person know that you’ve expressed interest in the house. Either way, you will know that your dream
home is ready for you to take a look!
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6. What if there is no match for my “Dream House?”
If you don’t get a perfect match for your Dream Home, follow the suggestions in FAQ #2.
Just edit your preferences in your Dream Home Profile, and you will be notified when a home meets your amended search criteria.
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7. How do I save the listings I want to see?
Just click “Add to Favorites” as you view the open houses. When you’ve gone thru the list according to your search criteria, you can see all of your “Favorites”.
At that point, you can reconsider & eliminate any you don’t want to see. You can print the remaining homes, including the map & turn by turn
instructions to its location.
When you see this icon  you know that a property has been saved to your favorites.
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8. If there is an open house event at a house I’d like to see, but the time or day is not convenient for me, what should I do?
If you have an existing relationship with an agent, call him/her and let them know that you’ve seen a house you’d like to visit during
open house hours. If you would like to contact the listing agent/host, you can do so by clicking on the active link to his/her email on
the Premium Listing.
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9. I’m not currently working with an agent. How should I find one to help me?
Please visit the “Preferred Vendor” section. You may find an agent listing there, and learn about his/her qualifications, credentials,
area of expertise, and area of operation. Each listing will include an active link to an email address and personal website.
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