Open houses have long been considered a must in the home-selling process. But now, some real estate pros are advising sellers to skip them.

Learn what to say at your next open house with these 12 proven open house scripts to connect with buyers and turn visitors into clients.

Staying in town for the fireworks? Add to the festivities with an open-house tour. Our favorites this weekend: a condo in Eckington, a Bethesda midcentury modern, a starter home in Sterling, and a ...