An off-market property is a home not listed
on the MLS, often seen as offering a more "exclusive" transaction.
At Remax West, a premier brokerage, we
have access to many properties that are
either coming soon or are exclusive listings
not on the MLS.
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For buyers, we can notify you of
properties that meet your
criteria.
For sellers, we can discuss if an
off-market sale is best for you.
Let's review the pros and cons
for both buyers and sellers before proceeding with an off-market home.
Seller Advantages:
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1. Test market your home and price before it hits the market.
2. Avoid the ticking clock of “days on market” since your home is not officially listed on the MLS.
3. Maintain more control in the selling process.
4. Avoid the hassle of time and costs to prepare your home for open houses and multiple showings.
5. Avoid the MLS limelight and have a more low key approach if you want privacy.
6. Sell your home discreetly and more simply if you face a divorce, an estate sale due to death, or another reason for a forced sale.
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Seller Disadvantages:
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1. Fewer buyers mean less competition for your home.
2. Potentially a lower price than what the market might bear.​
Buyer Advantages:
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1. Access to homes not on the MLS.
2. Less competition from other buyers means you could get at deal.
3. More time to make big decisions.
4. Announce your specific buying objectives to home sellers (even those who have not yet officially decided to sell).
5. Avoid looking at tons of homes and the crush of buyers at open houses.
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Buyer Disadvantages:
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1. You never know what price the home will get on the open market.
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Find off-market listings on my off-market page.
