Concentrate all showings into tight windows - ideally two 90-minute open house slots on the first weekend. When buyers physically see other qualified prospects inspecting the property, it triggers loss aversion and competitive instinct that produces faster, stronger offers. Never accommodate scattered private showings across weeks; this eliminates the social proof that drives urgency and lets buyers believe they have unlimited time to decide.
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