Off-market sales limit your exposure to the full buyer pool, which typically results in lower sale prices - studies suggest 5-15% less than comparable on-market sales. You lose the competitive dynamics that open listings create: no bidding wars, no urgency, no social proof. Pocket listings work best for ultra-luxury properties, privacy-sensitive sellers, or situations where testing the market without burning days on market is strategically valuable.
From the seller playbook: Off-Market Sale Strategy
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