Off-Market Influence

Off-Market Influence

Issue #08: The 7-Second Test: How to Write Listing Intros That Hook or Lose a Lead Instantly

If the first line doesn’t stop the scroll, the rest of your description might as well be drywall.

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Delroy A. Whyte-Hall
Jul 22, 2025
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Let me walk you through what actually happens when someone reads a listing:

They click the link.
They glance at the photo.
Then — they read the first line of your copy.

You’ve got about 7 seconds to stop the scroll.

If your intro sounds like everything else on the market? They're gone.
If it catches them off guard — in a good way — they stick around.

That’s th…

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