The Domino Effect: How One Listing Can Lead to More in Your Neighborhood

    When a home goes up for sale in a neighborhood, there’s a strong chance that another one will follow.

    This phenomenon often called the “listing contagion effect,” suggests that one home listing can spark a chain reaction, leading to more listings in the same area.

    Why Does This Happen?

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    Market Awareness

    Many homeowners are uncertain about when to sell. When they see a neighbor list their home, it raises awareness about local market activity.

    Confidence Boost

    If a home in the neighborhood gets listed at a high price, other homeowners may feel encouraged to test the market themselves.

    Life Cycle Similarities

    Many neighborhoods develop simultaneously, meaning homeowners may reach similar life stages—upsizing, downsizing, or relocating.

    Competitive Motivation

    Some homeowners may be waiting for the right moment, and seeing a neighbor list might push them to act before market conditions change.

    How Real Estate Agents Can Leverage This Trend

    Just Listed & Geographic Farm Marketing

    Send direct mail postcard campaigns, emails, and post on social media to let neighbors know a home is on the market.

    Door-to-Door Prospecting

    Knock on doors, drop off flyers offering free home valuations, or leave Doorhangers behind.

    Agents can capitalize on this natural momentum by strategically reaching out to homeowners when a listing appears in their farmed neighborhood.

    If one home is listed, there’s a good chance another will be soon—be ready to seize the opportunity!

    WATCH THIS VIDEO: See what happens when an agent consistently markets in a specific neighborhood for eight weeks.

     


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    Lisa is an accomplished marketer with years of expertise in direct response marketing, digital marketing, data analytics and business development working with both B2C and B2B.