Strategy

Off-Market

A property for sale that is not listed on the MLS or publicly marketed.

Definition

Off-market properties are real estate opportunities that are not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and are not publicly advertised. These deals typically come from direct-to-seller outreach, probate lists, pre-foreclosures, wholesalers' networks, or distressed owner marketing. Off-market inventory is where most wholesale deals come from because the seller hasn't opened the property up to retail competition.

Related terms

Wholesale Real Estate

The practice of contracting a distressed property at a discount and assigning the contract…

Motivated Seller

A property owner with a compelling reason to sell below market value quickly.

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