What the first week of a listing shows
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What the first week of a listing shows
The first week of a home listing gives clues about how buyers see it.
ABOUT 3 MINUTES TO READ
A QUICK LOOK · THREE THINGS TO KNOW
01 / START HERE
Watch the first signs
When a home is listed, people can see it right away.
02 / START HERE
Read more than one number
Online views show interest.
03 / START HERE
Set a plan before you list
Know when you will review the facts and what may make you change the plan.
Once a home is listed, people start comparing it with other homes right away. Online views, tours and questions can offer clues. One comment alone may not mean much.
PART 01
Watch the first signs
When a home is listed, people can see it right away. Photos, price and nearby choices can affect who asks to visit.
PART 02
Read more than one number
Online views show interest. Home tours and questions show something else. Look at patterns, not one person's comment.
PART 03
Set a plan before you list
Know when you will review the facts and what may make you change the plan. It helps avoid a rushed choice.
A SMALL STEP YOU CAN TAKE
One thing to check today
Write down views, visits and questions after the first week.
HOW TO USE THIS
If you are buying or selling
If you are buying
Use fresh listings to see what else you can choose.
If you are selling
Ask for a clear plan to review the first week's results.
SAVE THIS LIST
Three questions worth asking
- What proportion of interest became real showings?
- Are concerns repeating across visitors?
- What action could address the observed issue?
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