Although making sure your house is squeaky clean before an open house is super important, providing a special treat for potential buyers at your open house can make visitors feel much more welcomed. Not only is the smell of food associated with comfort and family, eating releases endorphins that will then be associated with your open house! Here are some of the best (and easiest) snacks to provide at an open house.
First and most obvious, chocolate chip cookies! While baking the cookies in the oven adds ambiance points because of the delicious smell, store-bought cookies arranged on a plate are a great snack to offer open house guests. Yummy and connected to a lot of people’s warmest memories, cookies are a treat that will boost the enjoyment of your open house.
A charcuterie board is also a sophisticated option that allows each guest to choose their favourite foods from the board. This option is also good for any visitors who may have dietary restrictions because of the various options available. Charcuterie is also the perfect thing to put out for the seller who is too busy to cook. A homemade charcuterie is quick and easy to throw together, but a store-bought or special-ordered charcuterie board will also work just fine in a pinch.
Finally, a fruit tray is another easy platter to serve at an open house, especially for spring and summer. A fruit tray could be considered a kind of middle-ground between cookies and a charcuterie board, meaning that it will be more popular with kids, which families going through your open house will appreciate.
Providing bottled water to ensure your visitors are hydrated for summer open houses is also a smart move! If any of the foods you provide for your open house contain common allergens, do not forget to add signage around the food to let guests know. Thank you for reading and enjoy the success these tips bring to your future open houses!