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2027 Home Search
What We’re Looking for in a Tour Home
The Home
Tour-ready, polished, welcoming and free of excessive clutter
Thoughtfully designed and styled for modern living
Interesting architecture, renovations, interiors or a compelling story
A home that reflects the homeowner’s personality—it does not have to be overly formal or professionally decorated
Homeowners who are willing to have the areas included on the tour looking their best
We love a variety of homes—historic, newly built, renovated, traditional, contemporary and everything in between.
Interior Access
Full access is wonderful but not required. Homeowners may close off certain rooms, private areas or even an entire floor. We will work with them to create a comfortable tour route.
Gardens and Outdoor Spaces
If a garden or outdoor area will be featured, it should be established, attractive and easy for visitors to navigate. This may include:
Landscaped gardens and lawns
Courtyards or terraces
Pools and pool houses
Outdoor kitchens or entertaining areas
Unique architectural or landscape features
What Homeowners Can Expect
Approximately six weeks before the tour, we will schedule one convenient visit to the home. During that meeting, we will:
Learn about the home’s history and special features
Gather information about the architect, builder, interior designer, landscape designer and renovation work
Create brief docent notes highlighting the home’s most interesting details
Determine the tour route and identify any areas that will remain private
Establish house rules for volunteers and visitors
Take a few interior and exterior photographs and videography for tour publicity and social media
The home does not need to be picture-perfect for this visit. We will only share carefully selected glimpses—not the entire home.
On Tour Day
The homeowner simply makes sure the home is ready for visitors—we handle the rest. Volunteers and docents will be stationed throughout the property to guide guests, protect the home and help the day run smoothly. We arrive by 9:30 and depart by 4:30.
Privacy, Security & Protection
Protecting each home and respecting the homeowner’s privacy are top priorities.
Home addresses are never shared publicly. They are provided only to confirmed ticket holders.
We carry a $1 million event-day liability insurance policy covering each home on the tour.
Trained docents are carefully stationed throughout the home to guide visitors, manage the flow of traffic and help protect the property.
If needed, we will arrange security personnel and traffic patrol for additional support.