I don't want strangers constantly coming through my house. Can I still sell?

Question 1

Kathleen Militello · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sell on your terms. Open houses are optional, and showings can be scheduled tightly, with notice, in windows you approve. Many private people sell very successfully without ever feeling overrun. The way to control traffic is to control the demand: price it right and market it to the right buyers from day one, so the showings that happen are the ones that matter. A well-targeted campaign produces fewer, more serious tours. Open houses are a tool I can use or skip based on your comfort and your market. Plenty of North Shore homes sell without one, and I will be straight with you if an open house would genuinely help. Your home, your schedule, your comfort. I will build the showing strategy around all three. Some coastal owners, particularly in the small villages where everyone knows everyone, prefer a discreet sale, and it is entirely doable. Privacy and a strong result are not opposites in my book.

Question 2

Can I sell without having an open house?

Kathleen Militello · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sell on your terms. Open houses are optional, and showings can be scheduled tightly, with notice, in windows you approve. Many private people sell very successfully without ever feeling overrun. The way to control traffic is to control the demand: price it right and market it to the right buyers from day one, so the showings that happen are the ones that matter. A well-targeted campaign produces fewer, more serious tours. Open houses are a tool I can use or skip based on your comfort and your market. Plenty of North Shore homes sell without one, and I will be straight with you if an open house would genuinely help. Your home, your schedule, your comfort. I will build the showing strategy around all three. Some coastal owners, particularly in the small villages where everyone knows everyone, prefer a discreet sale, and it is entirely doable. Privacy and a strong result are not opposites in my book.

Question 3

How private can I keep my home sale?

Kathleen Militello · Accepted Answer

Yes, you can sell on your terms. Open houses are optional, and showings can be scheduled tightly, with notice, in windows you approve. Many private people sell very successfully without ever feeling overrun. The way to control traffic is to control the demand: price it right and market it to the right buyers from day one, so the showings that happen are the ones that matter. A well-targeted campaign produces fewer, more serious tours. Open houses are a tool I can use or skip based on your comfort and your market. Plenty of North Shore homes sell without one, and I will be straight with you if an open house would genuinely help. Your home, your schedule, your comfort. I will build the showing strategy around all three. Some coastal owners, particularly in the small villages where everyone knows everyone, prefer a discreet sale, and it is entirely doable. Privacy and a strong result are not opposites in my book.

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