Every real estate agent knows the feeling: you’ve been mailing, emailing, and posting consistently—yet a homeowner still says, “I’ve never heard of you.”
It’s not that your marketing isn’t working. It’s that homeowners only notice it during what psychologists call attention windows—short bursts of readiness when their brains become temporarily receptive to messages about moving, selling, or improving their homes.
These windows aren’t constant. They’re triggered by life events, seasonal shifts, financial changes, or even something as simple as a neighbor selling their home. Outside of these windows, the mind filters out most marketing because it’s not immediately relevant.
Why Timing Matters More Than Frequency
Your marketing can show up five times this month, but if the homeowner isn’t “in the window,” they’ll miss or ignore it entirely. Then, the moment something changes in their life, they suddenly start noticing real estate messages they overlooked before.
This isn’t randomness—it’s selective attention at work.
This is why consistency is critical. You’re not trying to be seen all the time. You’re trying to be seen at the exact moment their attention window opens.
How to Align Your Marketing With Attention Windows
You don’t need to know when the window will open. You just need to ensure you’re present when it does.
Here’s how to do it strategically:
The Result
When you understand the attention window, marketing stops feeling like guesswork. You’re no longer trying to be noticed constantly—you’re positioning yourself to be noticed when it matters most. And that’s how opportunities turn into listings.
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