The Best Day to List a House

Agents have argued about the best day to list a house for years. The Broke Agent took the question to Instagram to settle the debate once and for all.

August 22, 2022
BAM Staff
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Last week on The Walk Thru, Dan Oneil asked Shane Burgman a question real estate agents have been arguing about for years:

“What’s the best day to list a house?”

Since the two couldn’t agree, @thebrokeagent took it to Instagram to settle it once and for all.

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Here are the top responses from real estate agents in the trenches.

Best Day to List a House

Without question, Wednesday and Thursday were the most popular days to list, according to agent comments. Many even said Wednesday and Thursday both take the number one spot.

Wednesday vs. Thursday

While many think Wednesday or Thursday are both great options, other agents are particular about their top choice. Here’s a bit of the battle between Wednesday and Thursday.

Other Days to List

Of course, you have choices aside from Wednesday and Thursday. Here’s what other agents had to say:

Common Sense—Real Estate Style

In real estate, there are some unwritten rules about listing a house. Like, don’t list on major holidays:

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