How Open House Coverage Works

Openhouso connects listing agents who need open house coverage with host agents who want verified, in-person buyer leads. The entire process takes three steps and is completely free for both sides.

Key Takeaways

Openhouso is 100% free for both listing agents and host agents.
Listing agents get professional coverage and an automated seller report.
Host agents meet buyers face-to-face and keep their verified leads.
Unrepresented buyers are flagged in real time — the #1 lead source in the post-NAR era.
Every sign-in triggers an instant email and SMS notification to the host.

1. Post Your Open House

Listing agents post open house details — address, date, time, photos, and coverage model. Choose between an open opportunity where the host keeps all leads, or a referral-back arrangement where you receive a percentage of any buy-side commission.

2. A Host Agent Claims It

Qualified buyer agents browse available open houses and claim the ones they want to host. You get an instant notification via email and SMS the moment someone claims your listing. No more scrambling to find weekend coverage.

3. Leads Flow, Reports Generate

Buyers sign in at the open house via a QR code on their phone. The host agent receives real-time lead alerts — name, phone, email, and whether the buyer is unrepresented. After the event, the listing agent gets an automated seller report with visitor counts, feedback, and lead details.

What do listing agents get?

Listing agents get free, professional open house coverage without lifting a finger on the weekend. After the event, you receive an automated seller report that includes total visitor count, how many buyers are unrepresented, buyer feedback, and contact details. Forward this report directly to your seller to demonstrate marketing activity and buyer interest.

What do host agents get?

Host agents get what every buyer agent needs most: face-to-face time with motivated buyers who are actively touring homes. Every buyer who signs in becomes your verified lead. Unrepresented buyers are flagged immediately so you can follow up within minutes. In the post-NAR settlement era, open houses are the single best place to meet buyers who have not yet signed a buyer-broker agreement.

Ready to get started?

Create a free account and post your first open house in under two minutes.