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SellingMarch 5, 20265 min read

5 Things That Make Homes Sell in 21 Days or Less

Average DOM in our market is 17 days. Here's what separates the listings that close fast from the ones that sit.

In the current Inland Empire market, homes that sell in 17 days or less share five consistent traits.

1. Priced Within 2% of True Market Value

Pricing is the single most important variable. Homes priced correctly go under contract fast.

2. Professional Photography and Video

94% of buyers start their search online. The photos are the first showing. Listings with professional photography receive 118% more views than those with phone photos.

3. Strategic Staging

Staging doesn't mean redecorating. It means presenting the home in a way that allows buyers to see themselves living there.

4. Aggressive First-Week Marketing

The first 7–10 days on the market are the most critical. Our listings are marketed on MLS, Zillow, Realtor.com, our website, email to 4,000+ active IE buyers in our database, and social media.

5. An Agent Who Answers the Phone

Missed showing requests and slow responses to offers kill deals. Our team has a 5-minute response policy.

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Written by RealEdge Team · Published on the RealEdge Blog

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