Low Attendance At My Open House-Is Mother Nature To Blame?

Why does it always seem to rain during my open house? I know, this may seem like a dumb question, but for some reason, it has rained six out of eight times that I have done an open house.....

I've been in the real estate business for about four months; it has not been easy. With my busy schedule, I've only been able to host two open houses a month. My office encourage us to do as many open houses as we can to generate leads. I make phone calls, hang door tags and send out post cards to announce the open house. In order to have an open house, it is also recommended that we set up at least 8 open house directional signs with balloons in the neighborhood the day of the open house. So, picture this. In a quickened pace, I have these heavy signs that I have to lug out of the trunk of my car to set up at busy intersections, to get the best exposure, of course, all the while, parking illegally. Then there are these balloons that I have to strategically pull out of my car, or they'll fly away, and tie them to the open house signs. It's not too bad, I guess, unless I have to do that eight times and in the RAIN!

By the time I am at my open house, I am EXHAUSTED! I feel like I need to take a nap or a get massage after this strenuous workout. But of course, I am very excited to work, anticipating people to come and see this beautiful house. Unfortunately, I do not get a great turnout most of the time because it is RAINING! So, after four disappointing hours, it is time to go. I pack up my stuff and wish I can just go home. However, I can't, because........yes, you've guessed it, I have to go and pick up my signs! So off I go again. Time to brace myself for the elements.

After reading my frustrating post, you can all pretty much figure out that I have not had much success with my open houses. Now, with winter quickly approaching, I do not look forward to doing all of this setting up when the weather is colder. I imagine myself setting up the heavy signs with balloons in wintry weather. Gloves on to put out the signs and then gloves off to tie the balloons; making sure I don't lose one or both of my gloves. Ugh! Obviously, there is nothing I can do about what Mother Nature wants to give us on any given day.....However, can any of you think of anything that will make my open house set-up a little bit easier? Thanks!

Success to All!