Does The Day A Home Is Listed Affect The Speed Of The Sale? Navi Persaud Jun 03, 2021 A new report revealed that homes listed on Thursday sell faster on average than any other day. KEY TAKEAWAYS Homes listed on Thursday are more likely to sell above the asking price. Nationwide, 21% of sellers list their homes on Thursdays than any other day of the week. With homes flying off the market at a rapid pace, it's hard to believe that sellers are able to optimize the current speeds any further. As homes fly off the market faster, borrowers are going to expect the same speed from their mortgage lender. According to a new report from Zillow, homes listed on a Thursday sell faster on average and are more likely to sell above list price than those listed on any other day of the week.