Stale listing syndrome occurs when accumulated days on market publicly signals weakness, shifting all leverage to buyers. Prevention starts with precision pricing at launch - not "pricing high to leave room." If no written offers arrive within 21-30 days, execute a significant price reduction of 3-5% to reach a new buyer bracket. Delaying this correction only deepens the stigma and guarantees steeper eventual discounts.
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From the seller playbook: Avoiding Stale Listing Syndrome
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