I have more success with those that have expired quite a while ago. 

We hardly have any expired listings in this market.  If they do expire, you really don't want them...

longer - they aren't angry any more

I like to go after seasoned expireds not fresh. Too many emotions early on for my liking..... A

I prefer the recently expireds since they are usually in a position where they have to sell. The longer off the market, the less urgency!

Michael Setunsky nailed this one!

Liz Kroft - I use neither. And there will be an argument in favor of each!

The longer a home has been off the market the better.  It won't show us as a stale listing and buyers and their agents will show it without prejudice.

Liz Kroft I have worked both types of Expired listings.

No harm to get ready keep in mind most sellers will renew and previous agents come back to bite get angry with your broker....

I got a call from another agent working me as an expired who didn't know what they were talking about but had the script down pat. No matter what I said, they scripted the answer. Success is usually defined by what works

Both pretty equal. 

Older seem to work better for me

I haven't had a lot of experience or success with expireds.  Good luck.   

We have agents on expireds as soon as they expire-

No success either way for me with Expired Listings ... that is not a market sector I pursue.

We have very few expireds at this stage. But when we did, I prefered to work those that expired longer ago... we know they haven't relisted and may just be interested in getting a new perspective.

Seek the motivated home sellers.

I don't push for expireds...If they didn't sell there is an issue there

There aren't too many expired listings in my area, and the agents who specialize in expireds are not real popular with their colleagues - and not just the ones whose expired listings they captured.  I think it's better to go after the ones that expired a while back.

Be the first one there.  Sure, they will be angry, hate all Realtors, etc.  but they still need to sell their property.

 Hit them up the first day then 30 days later and 60 days later.

Liz,

You will find it extremely educational to call a few expireds (or have your marketing director make the call) with no intent to list. Have them describe what has happened, what they did and how they feel. They will share with you the franchise that makes them see RED!

If you are skilled, you should press a little deeper with what the owner would have found acceptable.

Your choice is be be part of the pack of dogs or distinguish yourself by using what you have discovered.

Perhaps in your locale, canine types do not participate in real estate which will make the result of your educational calls different than my own.