Posts in Home Buying
Why do so many homes trade off-market in Marin County?

An off-market home for sale, also known as a pocket listing, is a home available for sale privately that never goes on the public multiple listing service (MLS). Therefor, you’ll never find the property on Zillow, Trulia or any other real estate website. In Marin County, 1-in-5 homes are trading off-market without ever going public. That’s 20% of the market you could be missing if you’re not working with a realtor who’s well connected in the area.

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How to Buy a Home in Marin's Competitive Real Estate Market

Competition to buy a home in Marin is fierce. Prices are high and inventory is low, resulting in most homes receiving multiple offers and selling 5%-20% over the list price. But don’t lose hope just yet, there are some steps you can take to give yourself a chance at winning the home you love and it takes strategy, planning, and creativity. We’ve rounded up tips from the team to plan ahead, budget, and make a winning offer so you can successfully buy a home in Marin.

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