The process of selling your home can be somewhat stressful and as Realtors, it is our job to market and sell your property to the best of our ability with the least cost and disruption to you and your family. There are many tools that we use to help in the sale of your home but one common misconception is that open houses and advertising it in the newspaper sell your home. While these marketing tools may seem like a good opportunity for you as the seller, the truth is, open houses generally don't sell a home.