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you could probably guess which days are better than others, but do you know why?

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The Worst Day to List Your House…

Experts dont like Mondays either.

Because everyones just trying to survive Monday!

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People are winding down with family, brunch or Netflix.

They may browse Zillow in bed that night, but theyre not scheduling tours.

The issue isnt buyer activity, since people absolutely browse homes on weekends, he added.

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The real problem is visibility decay.

By Tuesday, your new listing already looks stale in search filters.

Smith, for one, agrees.

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Now, if you really want your home to shine, Thursday is the magic day, he said.

Thats when buyers start getting serious about weekend plans, lining up showings, and stalking new listings.

Friday works too, but Thursday gives you that early jump.

Savvy Buyers Realtys Robert Washington and his team recognize the huge benefits of listing on a Thursday, too.

Thursday afternoon tends to be the best time to list a home, said the companys founder and broker.

Every market is different, however, and youll get different answers from experts in different states and countries.

Thursday listings still sold the fastest.

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