Not very many years ago an open house was a good way to market real estate. Buyers were used to keeping an eye out for upcoming open houses and then visiting several in the course of buying a house. Now-a-days we don't get much activity from open houses. I don't think I can explain why. But I do think it has something to do with the advent of the internet. A buyer can go online and look through a dozen homes using Virtual Tours and digital photos at his own convenience in his own home and without any of the pressure from a home-owner or a Realtor. It kind of makes sense if you think about it, but I didn't write this article to discourage you from trying. Below you will find a few tips on how to make one successful gathered from professionals who still hold open houses.