Black Friday isn’t just for TVs and gadgets — it’s also a prime window for serious homebuyers. Did you know that this could actually be one of the best times to list your home? At Real Estate Corners, you can take advantage of this season’s momentum and list your property on the MLS for as low as $399. Compared to the usual 5% to 6% listing commission, this affordable flat fee MLS listing can save you thousands while giving your home the same professional exposure as agent-listed properties.
Beyond the savings, there are many other compelling reasons why this shopping holiday can also be your best home-selling opportunity.
What’s the real estate market like during the holidays?
The holiday season is the biggest shopping period of the year. It kicks off with Thanksgiving, peaks on Black Friday, and continues through Cyber Monday. While you might associate this time with retail shopping, it’s also when many motivated home buyers are actively exploring their next move.
The period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday creates a festive energy, which in turn creates a sense of urgency for buyers. Many of them use this downtime to look at listings and make inquiries online.
Serious buyers are looking
The Thanksgiving season tends to attract buyers who are ready to make decisions quickly. These individuals are often pre-qualified and eager to close before the year ends, whether to secure better mortgage rates or take advantage of relocation timing. Make sure that your flat fee MLS listing is live in time to capture this motivated audience. With Real Estate Corners, your MLS listing connects you directly to serious buyers searching through professional real estate networks and top listing sites.
Why list your home on the MLS on Black Friday?
If you’re planning to sell, a flat fee MLS listing timed around Thanksgiving could give your property early exposure to engaged buyers before the holiday slowdown.
- Seasonal promotions – You might find limited-time incentives like reduced commission rates or closing costs discounts from many agents and developers.
- Active negotiation – While overall sales activity stays moderate, many buyers use the holiday break to explore deals and negotiate purchases.
- Higher online engagement – Real estate websites see noticeable increases in traffic and virtual tours as consumers use their holiday downtime to browse listings. You can use this as a chance to show your home to more potential buyers.
Benefits of Black Friday for real estate agents and sellers
The Black Friday season can be surprisingly productive for both real estate professionals and homeowners like you.
- Connecting you with qualified clients – Buyers browsing during this period are usually serious about making quick decisions to buy your home.
- Easier to promote your listings – The season is focused on genuine deals, so buyers might take your offer seriously.
- Tapping into the buying mindset – People are already in the mood to spend on Black Friday, and you can take advantage of this excitement when presenting your flat fee MLS listing to them.
- Build brand awareness – Themed Black Friday campaigns help you and your agent gain more visibility and credibility.
If you position your home listing strategically, you can take advantage of these trends and reach an audience that’s already active and responsive.
Start a week ahead
You don’t have to necessarily wait for Black Friday to drop your price or refresh your listing’s position in MLS feeds. Why not get ahead of the pack and make your move earlier, a week before the holiday listing rush?
In fact, there’s no reason to fixate on Friday at all. Zillow data shows that nearly 1 in 5 price reductions actually happen on Thursdays more than any other day. Why? Because Thursday resets the MLS cycle just before weekend showings, so it gives you a chance to put your home back in front of buyers when they’re planning tours. Monday and Wednesday can also work, but once the weekend hits, most buyers and agents spend Saturdays and Sundays in the field and not in front of their computers.
Take advantage of Black Friday opportunities with our flat fee MLS services
At Real Estate Corners, you can get a flat fee MLS listing for as low as $399 — a fraction of the traditional 5% to 6% listing commission. By eliminating the listing broker’s portion (usually 2.5% to 3%), you could save thousands of dollars while still getting professional-level visibility.
Our Broker Reciprocity system ensures that your property appears on hundreds of websites that feature For Sale By Owner listings, including Realtor.com and Redfin. Your home will also gain exposure on local platforms such as MLS Online Minnesota, helping you reach more potential buyers.
And if a buyer finds your listing directly without an agent, you pay no commission at all, saving even more.
List your home in time for Black Friday
If you’re ready to sell your home before the year ends, this is your opportunity to take advantage of the holiday momentum with our flat fee MLS listing service. Call (612) 483-1230 today and let our team at Real Estate Corners help you list your home on the MLS with a flat fee service that’s simple and transparent.
With Real Estate Corners, you might start the new year with a successful sale and ensure that you can keep more of your home’s value in your pocket.
