Football, Fall & Real Estate: The Saturday Showing Challenge

When kickoff time competes with showing time, having the right game plan can make all the difference.

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year in Oklahoma. Cooler temperatures, changing leaves, tailgates—and, of course, football season.

But if you’re selling a home this fall, there’s something you might not think about: Saturday afternoon showings can get a little more complicated once football season kicks off.

In Oklahoma, Saturdays often revolve around college football. Whether buyers are headed to a game, hosting friends, tailgating, or planted in front of the TV for kickoff, their weekend schedules can fill up quickly.

College Football Is Part of Fall in Oklahoma

College football is simply part of fall in Oklahoma. Whether you’re cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, or Tulsa Golden Hurricane, these programs mean a lot to their universities, alumni, fans, and communities across our state.

On game day, families and friends gather for tailgates, watch parties, and traditions that have been passed down through generations. OU's storied traditions, OSU's game-day culture in Stillwater, and Tulsa's long football history are all part of Oklahoma's college football story.

In Oklahoma, football isn't just something we watch—it's part of what brings people together. That's why, when scheduling Saturday showings during football season, knowing kickoff times and understanding what's happening around the state can actually be part of a smart real estate strategy.

Does that mean fall is a bad time to sell? Not at all. It simply means sellers and their agents need to be a little more strategic.

Morning showings, Sunday open houses, and flexible appointment times can help get buyers through the door without competing with the biggest game of the weekend. And when a buyer does schedule a showing during game time, there’s a good chance they’re pretty serious about finding a home!

Fall also gives sellers something special to work with. Cooler weather, seasonal landscaping, warm lighting, and an inviting home can create an atmosphere buyers remember.

The takeaway? When football season arrives, don’t fight the schedule—work around it.

And if you’re thinking about buying or selling this fall, working with Wayne Kirby & The Agency Oklahoma can help you come up with the perfect game plan. From timing your showings to positioning and marketing your home, the right strategy can help put you in the best position for a win.

Because in real estate, just like football, a great game plan can make all the difference.

Wayne Kirby
Managing Partner / Broker
The Agency Oklahoma City & Tulsa

The Kirby Group
405-550-5252
www.waynekirbyrealestate.com