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When should I schedule my first open house after listing?

Within 5-7 days of going live. This gives your listing time to accumulate inquiries and online interest while keeping urgency high. Delay beyond 10 days and interest starts decaying - the "new listing" window is finite. Schedule the open house for a Saturday or Sunday mid-morning and use the pre-event period to build anticipation through targeted broker outreach and digital marketing.

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