Off-market

adj, adv, noun

adj, adv, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A property available for sale, but not publicly advertised or widely promoted.

    "2020, Caroline James, What is an off-market sale?, realestate.com.au Off market means the home can be bought if its owner is presented with an acceptable offer but has decided not to promote the fact."

Adjective
  1. 1
    a term used to define a property that is selling, or has already been sold, without any public advertising. not-comparable

    "2020, Caroline James, What is an off-market sale?, realestate.com.au He says learning about off market properties can be “a very power tool” for property investors, who are often looking to snap up a bargain."

Adverb
  1. 1
    an indication that a property is selling, or was sold, without any public advertising. not-comparable

    "2020, Caroline James, What is an off-market sale?, realestate.com.au Selling your property off market is not an ideal way to achieve the maximum price – it’s often a last-minute choice."

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"2020, Caroline James, What is an off-market sale?, realestate.com.au He says learning about off market properties can be “a very power tool” for property investors, who are often looking to snap up a bargain."

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