Sellers often open homes for sale to the public, typically on weekends. on Sunday afternoons. Spend an afternoon looking at housing that is for sale in a neighborhood near you. You can find out which houses are having an open house using the www.realtor.com website. Gather the information sheets that are provided at the homes and take notes during your visits. Prepare a brief report that summarizes what you have learned about housing costs, features, and locations in the community.