05/24/2026
POV: No one came to the open house… and the sellers are panicking.
Here’s the truth:
A slow open house does not automatically mean there’s no interest in the property.
This weekend was:
☔️ rainy
🇺🇸 a holiday weekend
🧳 a travel weekend for many buyers
And honestly? Today’s buyers shop differently.
A lot of serious buyers are skipping open houses altogether and scheduling private showings instead — especially when a home is marketed well online.
The metric I pay closest attention to isn’t just open house traffic.
It’s:
✔️ private showings
✔️ online saves/views
✔️ agent inquiries
✔️ second-look requests
✔️ overall market response
One quiet Sunday does not define your listing. The first five days will usually tell you if the market agrees with your price.
Real estate is about patterns, timing, strategy, and data — not panic.
I carry the weight. You make the move.
📍 Lorielle Akintunde
🌿 Associate Broker | DC • MD • VA
🏡 Buyers + Sellers
📲 (301) 802-9906