On anyone given day in May, the # of Martin's Landing "Off-'Market" buying opportunities offered to Martin Lake Group Clients has exceeded the available # of Active MLS Listings.  I find that to be remarkable and another positive attribute to the service I provide to my Customers and Clients in identifying and facilitating these opportunities and transactions. 

I constantly receive inquires as to why certain homeowner have chosen to offer their house For Sale "off-market" as opposed to listing it with me or another agent.  While much of that is proprietary, almost each property and circumstance has been unique in reason.  With homeowners authorized permission, we have offered both "fair market" and "make me sell" buying oppurtunites. 

Regardless of the individual seller's reason or motivation, Martin Lake Group Clients are offered a unique oppurtunity to purchase numerous quality "off-market" properties in the midst of a historic housing shortage. 

Not to disappoint potential buyers, but by no means are these properties being sold at a discount to fair value.  In fact, the last sale I represented, the buyer was willing to pay significantly above fair market value just to have peace of mind in avoiding another "highest and best" competitive bid war that demands unreasonable sacrifice of standard buyer's contingencies.  I have recently learned that there are a good number of buyers who are willing to pay up and secure a house "off-market" to avoid the stress, uncertainly and waste of their valuable time in the sometimes seemingly never ending bid war cycle. 

With that being true, contrary to the negative opinions of non participating realtors who warn against "off-market" transaction, my facilitating of these has been positive for both buyer and seller based upon their individual priorities and preferences. 

Whether you are a buyer or a seller who is interested in "off-market" opportunities, you can contact Martin Lake Group to further learn and explore.