“Your first week on the market matters more than most sellers realize.” It’s not just another week—it’s your golden window. After more than 10 years in real estate, I’ve seen this play out time and time again, in every type of market. The first 5 to 7 days your home is live is when you get the highest volume of attention—from buyers, agents, and even algorithms.
Here’s why: the moment your listing hits the MLS, it triggers notifications to every buyer who has a saved search set up on Zillow, Redfin, and Google. That’s when your home gets the most clicks, saves, and showings. These are your most motivated buyers. They’re ready. They’re watching. And they’re comparing your home against every other listing that just popped up. If your photos are dark, your price is off, or your description doesn’t tell a compelling story, you lose them and your best buyers move on—and most of them don’t circle back.
In real estate, you don’t get a second chance at a first impression. If your home sits for too long without activity, it starts to feel stale, and buyers start wondering, “What’s wrong with it?” That’s when price reductions and low-ball offers start showing up.
That’s why everything—from the pricing strategy and staging to the marketing rollout and negotiation positioning—needs to be dialed in before day one. You need maximum impact, and that starts with professional marketing, a wide digital reach, and a presentation that demands attention.
If you’re planning to sell and want to capitalize on that crucial first week, send me a DM. I’ll help you build a launch strategy that captures attention, sparks urgency, and attracts serious buyers right out of the gate.
I’m Tanja Odzak, Realtor with eXp Realty. I help people sell and buy homes right here in the East Bay! With over $90 Million in homes sold and a decade of experience, I know how to help you win in any market. Call me today and let’s get you going!
I’m a Top Producing Realtor® in the OAKLAND / BERKELEY / EAST BAY AREA. I’ve been in the San Francisco East Bay Area since I came up to do my undergrad at UC Berkeley (a long time ago!), with a short stint at UC Davis while getting my Master’s. I take my duties as a Realtor® and Fiduciary very seriously, I enjoy educating my sellers and buyers along the way. Putting People, Before Profit.
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