House Hunt: See Why Fridays are the Best Day to List Your Home for Sale

Sundays may be an ideal day for buyers to visit open houses but it’s the worst day to debut home listings, a Wall Street Journal report said.

See nearly $12 million home on Jett Ferry Road in Sandy Springs.

Friday is the best and most profitable day to list your home and guess why. It’s a happy day for prospective buyers. Richard Ryan, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, told the WSJ that because people are happier on Friday, they tend to make a more proactive decision when they see a home they like. Whereas a home that is first listed on a Sunday will likely not be seen until the following weekend. 

Redfin real estate CEO Glenn Kelman told the WSJ that homes listed on Fridays vs. Sundays can mean a difference of $5,000 for the seller.

Tuesdays are also goods days for home sellers. Buyers start planning home tours early in the weekend.