When attending an open house with children, especially younger ones, it's generally recommended to leave them at home with a sitter if possible.  This avoids distractions and ensures a focused viewing experience. If bringing children is absolutely necessary, prepare them beforehand with clear expectations about behavior, and consider bringing a sitter or a friend, or older child to help supervise.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Consider the age of your children:

Babes in arms, older children, and teenagers may be easier to manage at an open house, while younger children might require more supervision.

Prepare children for the visit:

Explain the purpose of the open house, what they can and cannot do (e.g., look but don't touch), and the importance of being respectful of the property and others.

Bring a helper / sitter:

Having another adult can allow one person to focus on the house while the other keeps an eye on the children, or to take them outside to explore the yard or neighborhood.

Keep them entertained:

If your children are younger, consider bringing quiet activities to keep them occupied, like small toys or coloring pages, according to some online real estate resources.

Be mindful of other attendees:

Ensure your children's behavior doesn't disrupt other potential buyers or the real estate agent.

Turn it into a learning experience:

For older children, you can use the open house as an opportunity to discuss real estate, neighborhoods, and different types of homes.

Be prepared to leave if necessary:

If your children become disruptive or difficult to manage, be prepared to leave the open house to avoid causing problems for the seller or other visitors.

Consider the impact on your home search:

Bringing children to an open house can make it harder to focus on the property and potentially impact your ability to make a well-informed decision. journey with you.

You may not be planning to buy or sell for a while, but may still be curious about what’s happening in our Winnipeg Real Estate Market.  So, any time you have questions, please remember I’m here for you.

Tony Rinella – Ethos Realty

204-771-3866

www.tonyrinella.com

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3 Not-So-Obvious Reasons It's Time to Sell.  There are many good reasons to put your property on the market. Some examples include a relocation, the kids leaving the nest, the need to downsize or upsize, and the list goes on. Beyond the obvious reasons, there may be more subtle signs that the time to sell is near, such as:

1. Your Property Is No Longer a Good “Fit” Your home may have been perfect for you when you bought it. But things change. Families grow. Needs evolve. For any number of reasons, your property may no longer be a good fit for you. If that's the case, it makes sense to at least see what's available on the market. Who knows? Your next "perfect" home may be for sale right now — and within your price range!

2. The Neighbourhood Is Changing You may have been in love with the neighbourhood when you first moved in. But, over time, the characteristics of any area can change. Those changes don’t necessarily mean the neighbourhood is getting worse. It may be changing in a positive way - perhaps becoming more urban. But “more urban” may not be what you want. So, look at the direction your neighbourhood is heading. Ask yourself, "Do I still want to be living here in 2 years?"

3. You're Ready for Your Dream Home Remember when you purchased your current property? Did it have every feature you wanted? Was it really your dream home? Or did you have to compromise on a few things, such as the size of the kitchen? If you had to make some tough choices back then, it might be time for you to finally get the home of your dreams. Of course, there are many other reasons it may be time to make a move.

If you think now might be that time, call me today.  I am but a phone call away.

Tony Rinella - B.A. Urban Studies.

204-771-3866   or email me at trinella58@gmail.com

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