Long Island Realtor Open House Weekend Kicks-Off Spring Home Buying Season

Purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. According to data from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), eighty-seven percent of U.S. households believe homeownership is part of their American Dream. Deciding on a particular home to make this dream come to fruition comes with many choices. Buyers in the Greater Westhampton Beach Area will have the opportunity to visit these options on April 9 and 10, 2016, as Realtors hold open houses all weekend long as part of the 7th Annual Long Island and Queens Realtor® Open House Weekend, hosted by the Long Island Board of Realtors®, Inc. (LIBOR).

“Spring is typically a busy season when it comes to real estate. It is a time when more properties become available and when buyers are most active. Open houses are a key to success in the spring market and are a boost to spring home-buying activity. To celebrate spring and kick-off the season, Realtors® throughout the Greater Westhampton Beach Area are taking part in Realtor® Open House Weekend,” said Dee Kerrigan Perfido.

Many homeowners choose this time of year to sell their homes as it is vacation time and there is nicer weather. Buyers are often reluctant to uproot themselves while their children are in school and when the weather makes moving difficult. Given the number of houses on the market during, I can be an optimal time for house hunting. During Realtor® Open House weekend, buyers can have a greater chance of finding the home of their dreams.

Realtors® will be present at the open houses to offer expert insight into the local housing market and answer questions from consumers concerning the home buying and selling process. There will be thousands of open houses for you to attend, through Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens. In an effort to motivate would-be buyers to attend your open houses that weekend, LIBOR will be giving away $1,000 to three (one in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens counties) lucky Open House attendees. Although there is no purchase necessary to enter the sweepstakes, we hope that the recipients use the funds towards the purchase of their new home. Visit www.lirealtor.com.hom for a list of participating offices in your local area.

“April 9th and 10th marks this year’s Long Island and Queens Realtor® Open House Weekend. This event truly marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring for real estate sales in all our communities. Buyers and Sellers agree this event is a wonderful opportunity to promote and engage home sales and purchase across Long Island and Queens,” said Mary Alice Ruppert, LIBOR President. “Our Realtor® members devote a great deal of energy and promotion to this weekend-long event, to facilitate bringing potential buyers and sellers together. This is the single largest Realtor®/Consumer event in our area that allows potential buyers to engage experienced professionals to assist them with their dream of homeownership,” added Ruppert.

For a list of participating LIOHW offices, weekend open houses, and the sweepstake form, please visit www.lirealtor.com/hom.

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:

Saturday, April 9, 2016

12 – 2pm: 67 Dune Road

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Oceanfront. 5 beds/6 baths. MLS#: 2698304

12 – 2pm: 531 Dune Road

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Oceanfront. 4 beds/3.5 baths. MLS#: 2801964

2 – 3:30pm 15 Deborah Dr.

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Quiet Neighborhood. 3 beds/2 baths MLS#: 2782762

Sunday, April 10, 2016

12 – 2pm: 45 Oneck Road

Westhampton Beach, NY 11978

Estate Sections. 4 beds/4 baths. MLS#: 2801399

12 – 3: 12 Nicole Court

Manorville, NY

Private 1 acre. 3 beds/2 baths MLS#: 2838263