Open House Truths: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes When Selling a Home | Home Ground Podcast

What actually happens during an open house? Most people see a few signs, an open front door, and visitors walking through a home. What they don't see is the strategy, preparation, market feedback, and real-time decision-making happening behind the scenes. In this episode of Home Ground, Catherine sits down with Ashley DeGiorgio of Douglas Elliman's Huntington office to explore open houses from two very different perspectives: a seasoned real estate veteran and an agent building her business from the ground up. Together they discuss: • What new agents expect before running their first open house • The hidden preparation that happens before buyers arrive • How experienced agents read buyer behavior • The difference between serious buyers and casual visitors • Common mistakes sellers make before an open house • How agents handle difficult or unexpected questions • Why low attendance can still provide valuable market insight • What happens after the last visitor leaves Whether you're preparing to sell your home, actively searching for a property, or considering a career in real estate, this episode offers a candid look at one of the most misunderstood parts of the home-buying process. Subscribe for weekly conversations about Long Island and North Shore real estate, market trends, and the stories behind every transaction. #HomeGroundPodcast #OpenHouse #RealEstatePodcast #LongIslandRealEstate #NorthShoreRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #HomeBuyingTips #DouglasElliman #RealEstateAgent #NorthportNY 📍 Northport, NY | Douglas Elliman 📩 Thinking about buying or selling? Links below. Facebook -   / northportnyrealestate   Profile - http://catherinelindstadt.elliman.com/ Linkedin -   / huntingtonsmithtownrealestate   Twitter - https://twitter.com/nywaterfront?lang=en Instagram -   / catherinelindstadt   Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/clindstadt/...