I like to list on Wednesday evening or Thursdays just in time for weekends. But I never hold off on showings. What's the purpose of that? I can't imagine trying to explain to a seller why a home isn't showing once the marketing program has been put into efffect.  Sellers don't care when a home is sold... they just want showings and offers. Why wouldn't you want offers immediately as you list? And I also don't do open houses, in any event.

I don't hold open houses because I'm working by referral, so I list when they are ready in some cases or as a preferred target date, Thursday. Open houses are not designed to sell a home in 2017 (as they were pre-1990's), they are designed to capture leads these days since the Internet and private showings are what sell homes in 2017, so that is your call on the "release date" strategy if you plan to host open houses.

No, I don't waste DOM by playing that game! I see others doing that and by the time their Open House Saturday arrives, my listings have gotten multiple Offers and are under Contract after having listed on Thursday (my favorite day to list). 

Dan Capra - mid-week is best, Wednesday is what I prefer. This gives enough time to the listing agent for the Sunday Open House preparation.

There is no harm showing the house to the potential buyers - as long as the listing agent makes it clear that all the offers will be reviewed after the open house.

Remember, the listing agent should still present the offers to the sellers and the sellers may accept any offer prior to that deadline.

(Nice to see you here in 'Rain.)

Nice to be able to show up at the open and anounce to all that this one is under contract already, but you would be happy to take their name and set up a time to look at some others.

Depends on what the client wants.  Usually getting it up for showings ASAP is the preference.

It really depends on the propriety and the location of the property.  In general, I prefer to list on Thursday or first thing Friday morning. Most importantly, I want all reports and disclosures available at the time the property goes live on the MLS.

Dan ~ I prefer to activate a listing on Thursday so that there is enough time for it to syndicate to all the other websites with a Sunday open house.  Per the rules of our MLS, once a property is in Active status it must be available for showings.  Since contract review is generally a couple days after the open house, I want to get as many people into the home as possible and don't hold off showings at all.

I allow showings from the time the listing goes live in the MLS system.

When I get it...I sell it

I would never hold off on showing if the home is ready to be viewed.

Activate on Thursdays - immediately available for showings...

I do not like open houses. I can list a home on Monday morning, have it in MLS and all ads placed when i get back from the listing appointment and be getting calls to see it right away. Many new listings sell in days

I'll list when I can get the appointment and showings can begin immediately.

I generally make my listing live in MLS on a Wednesday or Thursday with an open house on Sunday. Let the showings begin the minute it is on the market!

In my MLS (thank God) we are not allowed to 'hold off' on listings. You put it in - showings start. We report anyone that does otherwise.

I think that mid-week is better in my circumstance. It seems on the weekends your Circlepix, etc never shows up on time. It's asleep on the weekends when you need the virtual tour. I don't do that anymore. 

I always had a habit of trying for Thursdasy to give time for agents to set up showings. The moment it is listed showings are open.

My assignment is to sell the home so when it's listed it becomes active to all interested parties.

    Not sure what you mean by "hold off showings".  Once it is in the MLS, and on the Internet, it needs to be showable.

    I like to have a "Grand Opening" open house the weekend that it comes on the market.  But if a real estate agent wants to show before that, they are more than welcome.

Dan,

I agree with Nina Hollander and Debe Maxwell, CRS .  When we had a listing signed, we notified agents who were looking for the type of space we had for their clients.  Sometimes if a listing was signed that morning, we had lined showings that afternoon.  We knew the owners wanted the space/building leased or sold ASAP.  I am citing our style in commercial real estate.  I would do the same in residential given the home was show ready. A

I try to list Wednesday or Thursday but do not hold off on showings for an OH (if done) unless the seller requests it - it's happened only once. But it's not uncommon to see this here - "no showings until open house"

I never played those games.  List it, post it, show it asap.  

Since I don't do OH's I post as soon as the paper work is in and I can get it in the system

I have sold many, many houses within 24 hours by NOT waiting!

I allow showings immediately! Open houses aren't very successful in my area so I try to avoid them.

This is a conversation/discussion with each seller.  It is not uncommon in our area that the showings will begin on either a broker caravan date(where the public can always attend) or an open house event.   Often, there are offer guidelines in place(presentation dates, review of seller disclosures/reports prior to submitting an offer).   

I suggest building interest that will best benefit my sellers which regardless of strategy chosen remains most important.  As you will likely find with the answers - this can vary depending on location and the views of the agent.     

Several of our agents use this method and all have reported that they get great results with it.  They also find being at the house while it is being shown  a very positive experience and they alwyas have the homeowners leave the house in perfect showing condition before they leave the house. 

In my market, I take all the showings I can, unless it's a very special property.

List as soon as possible and do real video for the "showing" right off the bat, round the clock on the schedule of the buyers who are supper busy and don't waste time waiting for an open house.

if it's a home and area that are in demand, no showings until the open house....we sell many at the open house event....

I prefer doing what the clients wants done.

Timing is key Dan. Create a buzz prior to first showings. Have 10k views on your website for that listing. Hold your integrity HIGH and create fair opportunity for all agents and buyers. Success will come with multiple offers.

Showings must be allowed, or it cannot be listed in the multiple listing system.

We see most listings hit late Thursday or Friday morning, and showing all weekend.

I like to have professional photos and the listing in MLS by middle of the day on Thursday. Ready for showings.  If I'm holding an open house I will do this on the weekend following the Thursday. Wouldn't hold off showings. My job is to sell the property.

Great question. I list in the middle of the week( if it is my choice) and hold showings till first open house, after that the property is usually on a supra key. 

I like to start showings right away.

I like listing it on a Thursday with a open house on a Saturday in my opinion.

I prefer to get  contract signed period

Showings any time.

We are completely transparent with our listings and showings from other agents are allowed the moment after the property is listed regardless of open house dates.

I want people in as soon as my sellers can accommodate. I do not want to waste my or their time. The market will sort itself out in the long run, and I also would hate to have a dud of an open house.

It depends Dan on when the sellers are ready and the property is show ready. Most homes sell quickly here so any day that ends in Y is a good day to list.

I like to expose it mid-week and maybe start showings on a Friday.

Since I don't hold open houses, showings happen as soon as a home is listed.  That can be any day of the week.  But my preferred day to hit the market with a listing is Thursday.

List on Wed or Thu, open house on Sunday. Allow showings immediately. Choose the best offer Sunday night.

It depends on the Price Point

The published plan is for the 'grand opening' event.

However, ONLY if the buyer has proven themselves knowledgeable and motivated are 'first look' apportunities allowed. Actually, this is the purpose of the delayed grand opening.