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Tip of the Month: Why the First Two Weeks Matter

Make the most of your home’s most important moment on the market

If you’re thinking about selling on the Outer Banks, there’s one thing you really need to know right now…

The first two weeks your home is on the market matter more than they have in years.

That initial window is when your property gets the most attention. It’s when buyers are actively watching for new listings, scheduling showings, and jumping online to see what just hit the market. In today’s environment, that early exposure is your best chance to create excitement and urgency.

This is where everything needs to come together.

Pricing has to be right.
Photos need to stand out.
And the home should be fully ready to go from day one.

When all of those pieces are in place, you give your home the strongest possible start and that’s what leads to solid interest and, ideally, strong offers.

But if you miss that window, it can be tough to regain that same momentum later. That’s when we often see listings sit longer than expected… and price reductions start to come into play.

The good news is, this is something you can absolutely plan for.

With the right strategy going in, you can take full advantage of those first two weeks and set your sale up for success from the very beginning.

Trisha Midgett

Hi, I’m Trisha Midgett, broker-in-charge at Midgett Realty and the lead agent of Trisha Midgett & Team, a top-producing real estate team on the Outer Banks. I’ve been helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Outer Banks real estate market for over 30 years, with a strong focus on Hatteras Island and the surrounding OBX communities. From oceanfront vacation homes to second homes and investment properties, my team and I work across the entire Outer Banks, including Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Corolla, and Ocracoke. In 2024, our team closed 212 transactions, followed by 181 transactions in 2025, reflecting a consistent track record of results in a unique coastal market. I specialize in second homes, vacation properties, short-term rental and investment real estate, and seller strategy, helping clients understand pricing, rental potential, and long-term value. With decades of experience on the Outer Banks, I bring deep local knowledge of neighborhoods, rental dynamics, and market trends to every transaction. Clients often tell me they appreciate my honest advice, fast communication, strong negotiation skills, and laid-back, easy-to-work-with approach. I’m honored to have earned over 450 five-star reviews on Zillow, 220+ Google reviews, 171 five-star Homes.com reviews, 122 five-star FastExpert reviews, and a 5-star rating on Realtor.com, with verified transaction history publicly displayed. I’ve also been recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Real Estate Agents™ for North Carolina, received HomeLight Top Producer and Top Negotiator Awards, and earned Outer Banks Coastal Life Readers’ Choice Best Real Estate Team honors. Whether you’re buying your first beach cottage, selling a vacation rental, or investing in a second home on Hatteras Island or anywhere on the Outer Banks, my team and I are here to guide you every step of the way and make the process as smooth and successful as possible.
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