Friday, January 11, 2013

What IS the Best Day to Put Your House on the Market?

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Have you considered that there is a 'best' day to put your house in MLS?  Most sellers are antsy and anxious to get their house listed "immediately!"  Nay, Nay sellers.  There IS a best day for listing.

WHEN?
My agents prefer to add the listing to MLS on Thursday.


Typically, I stage houses on Thursday.  The MLS pictures are taken that same day. (Before one single pillow is squished, vase moved a smidgen, or bed wallowed on or slept in.)  Then the agent uploads the info into MLS. Voila! A new listing.


WHY?
The rationale being that home buyers and buyer's agents plan their weekends on Thursday evening and Friday.  The 'fresh meat' or newest listings are the first to get appointments booked.  Even in a buyer's market, if you find your dream house, you want first dibs.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

What day of the week did you view your house?

Happy Friday, y'all!
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11 comments:

  1. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesJanuary 11, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    You are so, so RIGHT! You get 100%

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    1. StagerLindaJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:13 AM

      I ALWAYS appreciate when you back me up Patty! As a retired, successful realtor, your validation is helpful.

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  2. Pura VidaJanuary 12, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    I never thought about it! We bought our house without ever looking at it. They called, said they heard we were interested we said we'll take it...the rest is history and a very thin pocketbook...but lots and lots of happiness!

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    1. StagerLindaJanuary 12, 2013 at 11:22 PM

      Great story Gina. I've never heard of a purchase like that!

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  3. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeJanuary 13, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Good to know. I am not planning on selling anytime soon though. We had to see every house we looked at on Saturday or Sunday because we had to travel to look at them.

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    1. StagerLindaFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Most folks still work a regular M-F job--so weekends are best for showings.

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  4. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltJanuary 13, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    That's good to know.... were thinking of selling soon.

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    1. StagerLindaFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      Let me know if you have any questions! I'm here to help!

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  5. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    What about the best month? I sold my house in November and I'm still searching for a new one...there are so few listings here in L.A. I'm hoping spring will bring more listings. Slim pickings right now.

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    1. StagerLindaFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:44 AM

      In my area, April and May are busy. People are looking for new beginnings in the spring. People being transferred at looking before schools let out. Curb appeal is enhanced in the spring so the pictures look better in MLS. Thanks for your question.

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    2. Karen at Home Sweet HollywoodFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Well then I will try not to get too discouraged and hold on til spring. That totally makes sense. Thanks for your answer Linda!

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