07 May *NEW* I Hate Open Houses *NEW* I Hate Open Houses Thursday, May 7, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) 3.0 Education Credits Zoom Classes, Education I Hate Open Houses.... Details You're Registered! DescriptionLocationInstructorsCancellation Policy Love them or hate them, open houses remain one of the most effective tools for building visibility, generating leads, and growing your real estate business. This practical class breaks down why open houses still "work” and how to make them worth your time. Participants will learn proven strategies to market, prepare for, and host open houses that attract the right visitors and convert them into future clients. From pre-event planning and seller preparation to on-site best practices, follow-up systems, safety considerations, and fair housing compliance, this class provides a clear, step-by-step framework for running open houses with confidence and purpose. Whether you're new to open houses or looking to improve your results, this course delivers actionable tips, real-world insights, and a preparation schedule you can put into practice immediately. Key Topics include: Do open houses really work? A look at business benefits and National Association of REALTORS® statistics Marketing and advertising ideas that drive traffic Preparing the home” and the seller for success Sign-in strategies, follow-up best practices, and lead conversion What to do during the open house to maximize opportunity Fair housing considerations and safety tips Timing, scheduling, and other practical tips to improve results And more! Walk away with a repeatable system for hosting effective open houses that support your business goals without the stress. Zoom - Online Zoom (Online) Mark Kitabayashi Managing Broker, ABR, AHWD, ASP, CIPS, CRS, CSP, C2EX, e-PRO, MRP, PSA, RSPS, SFR, SRES Windermere Real Estate Puyallup Inc© Mark has been REALTOR® in Washington State, since 2000. He has been involved in REALTOR® education since 2012 for Washington REALTORS®, Seattle-King County REALTORS®, Windermere Professional Development, and teach classes in nationwide and global bases. His experience in International Business and REALTOR® Leadership (Past Local & State President, Past Reginal VP for NAR) brings extra dimension to his teaching. Mark especially enjoy teaching Code of Ethic, Diversity/Global classes such as AHWD (At Home with Diversity), CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist). His motto of “Global is Local” has help many REALTORS® improve their business skills to assist diverse cliental in their local Market, and his passion to assist fellow REALTORS® to elevate their professionalism shows on his style of teaching. He was winner of Hugh Hawkins Award for 2016 (Instructor of the year) for Washington REALTORS®. Instructor of the Year for Seattle-King County in 2017. REALTORS for 20 years in WA, and involved in many aspects of RE, including Association Leadership, Local Jurisdiction, Global Instructor-Presenter (Residential, New Construction, Foreclosure, Global Investment) *NAR National & Global Instructor (COE, CIPS, AHWD, ABR, etc.) *2021 NAR Global Coordinator Asia/Pacific *Thurston County Regional Planning Commission-Housing Advisory Committee *Homes First-Thurston County – Advisory Committee *AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America)-Local and National Advisory Bord *2016-2020 NAR Global Ambassador to Japan & Mongolia *2019- NAR Regional Vice President (Region 12) *2017- NAR Extended Leadership Team/Committee Liaison- Global Business *2013- President of Washington REALTORS *2006, 2010 – President Thurston County REALTORS If you purchased this course because you're a Non-SCCAR Member, you must give a 48 hours' notice, prior to the start of the class to cancel the class to receive a refund.