The first days after a listing goes live are when attention is highest. Buyers who set alerts see it immediately, and your social followers are most likely to share something new. Here is a simple checklist to make those first 72 hours count.
Day 1: Get the words right
- MLS description. Lead with the two or three features buyers in that price range care about most, then the neighborhood. Stay within the character limit and use only facts you can verify.
- Portal description. Zillow and Realtor.com readers skim. Short paragraphs and a clear opening line work better than one long block.
- Fair housing check. Describe the property, not the ideal buyer. Avoid words that suggest who should or should not live there.
Day 1: Photos in the right order
Put the strongest exterior or main living space first, then follow the path a buyer would walk. Caption the photos so people scrolling know what they are looking at.
Day 2: Social media
- An Instagram carousel of 6 to 10 photos with a short caption and a clear call to action.
- A vertical video or reel: a 30 to 45 second walkthrough built from photos or short clips.
- A Facebook post and, if you advertise, one simple ad with the price, beds, baths and the best feature.
Day 3: Open house and your database
- A one-page open house flyer with photos, key features and your contact details.
- An email to your past clients and sphere. People share listings with friends who are looking.
- A property brochure for showings, printed or as a PDF.
Keep it consistent
The listing looks more professional when the description, flyer, posts and video all use the same highlights and the same tone. That consistency is what makes an agent look established.
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En español: preparamos todo el marketing de tu listing, descripción, redes, video, flyer y folleto, en 3 días hábiles.