More Ways to Find a Home When Public Inventory Is Tight
Most buyers only search homes that are already listed publicly. Our office also works to identify homeowners who may be open to selling before their property returns to the market.
Tell Us What You’re Looking For“Off-Market” Should Mean More Than a Buzzword
An off-market opportunity is not a secret list of guaranteed homes. It is a homeowner who may be willing to discuss selling before publicly listing the property.
That may include homeowners who previously listed, canceled, withdrew, changed their expectations, or simply have not decided whether to return to the market.
Identify Potential Sellers
We research expired, withdrawn, canceled, and other property records to identify homeowners who may have a reason to consider selling.
Start Real Conversations
Our office invests in data, calling systems, and consistent outreach to learn who may still be interested in selling and what their timing may be.
Match Real Opportunities
When a homeowner is genuinely open to a conversation, we evaluate the location, condition, price expectations, and timing against your needs.
How This Is Different From the Typical “Off-Market” Search
Typical Approach
- Check a small office inventory
- Ask a few agents if they know anything
- Post in a low-engagement group
- Wait for something to appear
Our Approach
- Research specific neighborhoods and property types
- Use targeted homeowner data
- Contact potential sellers directly
- Follow up with owners who may be open to selling
- Present only opportunities worth exploring
Why Buyers Use This Strategy
- Explore homes before they appear on the MLS
- Search neighborhoods with limited public inventory
- Reduce dependence on bidding wars
- Find sellers with flexible timing
- Gain another option when the normal search is coming up empty
Tell Us About the Home You’re Trying to Find
Share your preferred neighborhoods, price range, property type, and must-have features. We’ll use that information to determine whether a private inventory search makes sense.
Start My Private Inventory SearchOff-market opportunities are not guaranteed and are subject to seller interest, availability, property condition, pricing, and negotiation. Information on this page is for general educational purposes only.
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Josh Pono
Owner/CEO/Trainer/Coach License ID: 02016846
Owner/CEO/Trainer/Coach License ID: 02016846