Homes.com is your partner in everything real estate, so naturally we want to assist you in building long lasting relationships and succeed. Now that 4th of July is upon us, new homeowners are probably looking for ways to show off their new home by entertaining guests and celebrating America! In addition to helping your clients, you may also need some inspiration or ideas to showcase their home at an open house. No need to worry because Homes.com has you covered! Our idea gallery is chock full of resources for homebuyers and sellers from home improvement videos, moving tips, to summer recipes, décor and party ideas that you can also use when staging your listings modern 
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Summer Entertaining Headquarters:
First of all, let’s begin with the crown jewel of summer entertaining resources, the customizable Red, White, and BBQ guide. This is your ultimate guide to all things summer and is perfect for celebrating America’s birthday! Perfect for having an innovative open house with on-trend side dishes, entrees, desserts, wine pairings, unique drinks, decorations and party themes. Download it and brand it with your contact info and feel free to share it at open houses or send to clients for their own use.
Backyard BBQ Bonanza:
Nothing shows off an outdoor space or is more American, than a good old fashioned BBQ! For starters, re-acquaint yourself with your grill using this helpful Grill Like a Pro infographic with cleaning and cooking tips. Once all is in working order, fire up the grill with our Backyard Barbeque Tips for inspirational ideas for tablescapes, signature cocktails and beverages, a “build your own shortcake” dessert bar, July 4th-themed décor, and a lot more! For avid baseball fans, bring the ball park to your backyard with recipes and ideas from the Red, White & BBQ: Host a Hot Dog Grilling Party.
Savory Summer Desserts:
After a long day in the summer sun, cool down with ice cream and root beer floats made in that top-of-the-line kitchen. Finish the celebration of our great nation with 19 sweet ideas for July 4th that Uncle Sam would be sure to love! (also see “build your own shortcake desert bar”).
Keep in contact with your clients and share these helpful guides including summer Staycation ideas, that will make the first 4th of July in their new home one for the record books! And of course, these resources will keep you top of mind as you share them with your networks and use them when staging your next open house. Check out the other party ideas that Homes.com has to offer! Also go to our Facebook and let us know if these resources were a big hit and give us any ideas that you have used that helped bring in the summer and every American’s favorite holiday!
