5 Reasons to Try an Off-Market Listing

If an open-market sale doesn’t appeal to you, why not list privately? There are five reasons sellers should consider doing an off-market listing.

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Today I’ll be listing the top five reasons to do a private, or off-market, sale when putting your home on the market.

1. Privacy. If you’re doing a private sale, you won’t have to deal with random strangers coming through your home in broker tours or buyer showings. A private sale also prevents your listing from appearing online. If you don’t want photos and information about your home floating around the internet, a private sale can be a great option.
2. Pricing confidentiality. When you list your home privately, you don’t have to worry about everyone knowing how much you’re asking for. An off-market sale allows the details of the transaction to be kept between you and the buyer. 
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An off-market sale allows the details of the transaction to be kept between you and the buyer.

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3. Private sales can be just as profitable. Off-market listings can often net just as much as their open-market counterparts. Yes, you may not get multiple offers because not as many people know about your listing, but there could be a buyer out there who really loves your property and would be willing to pay a premium. 
4. Private sales can make for an easier transition. If you need to purchase a new home as you sell your current one, a private listing can remove some hassle. 
5. Fewer listing expenses. Putting your home on the open market costs you money. An off-market sale allows you to sell your home as-is. 

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.