Give buyers 48-72 hours from the announcement. This creates urgency without being so compressed that buyers with lender-dependent decisions cannot participate. Shorter windows (24 hours) maximize impulse bidding but risk losing serious buyers who need to confirm financing capacity. Longer windows (5+ days) let the pressure dissipate and give buyers time to second-guess themselves.
From the seller playbook: Multi-Offer Negotiation Strategy
This is general information, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Every situation is different. Talk to a licensed attorney, accountant or tax professional before you act.
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