The first few open houses and showings can let sellers know if a home is overpriced. (homelight.com)
In general, I think the term «off season» is due to the public's observation of fewer open houses and some homes going off the market during the fall / winter months and they believe that this indicates a slow market and a bad time to sell. (re-insider.com)
Staging your home can often mean fewer open houses disrupting your schedule; more offers so you're not stuck with an unwanted mortgage; and higher sale prices so you can feel more secure about your future. (whiteorchidinteriors.com)