Response speed: the difference
Last updated: February 16, 2026
Response speed: the difference
If there is one thing that makes the difference in the current rental market, it is speed. The first responses to a new listing come in within minutes. After an hour, there are already dozens of candidates. After a day, the property is often already rented to someone else.
Why the first 30 minutes are crucial
Analysis of more than 100,000 housing responses by DirectReageren shows a clear pattern: the faster you respond, the greater your chance of a viewing. The landlord or real estate agent takes the first 10-20 responses most seriously. Those who come afterward end up at the bottom of the pile.
Important: Respond within the first 30 minutes to be seriously considered by landlords and real estate agents.
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