WHAT IS A POCKET LISTING?
A pocket listing is a real estate listing that is not publicly advertised or listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), but is instead kept “in the pocket” of the listing agent or broker.
Pocket listings can be beneficial for both buyers and sellers in certain situations. For example, a pocket listing can allow a seller to keep the sale of their property private, or it can give buyers exclusive access to a property that has not yet been made available to the general public.
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How Real Estate Pocket Listings Saves Time and Minimizes Stress
A pocket listing is a home that’s listed for sale privately rather than publicly through a site like the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Pocket listings have many names including off-MLS listings, exclusive listings, private listings, and hip pocket listings, among others. Whatever you call it, pocket listings have many benefits. The term “pocket” speaks to […]
About Your Credit and How it Impacts Your Home Purchase
Your credit score is arguably one of the most important numbers in your financial life. It can impact many areas of your life, including your ability to rent an apartment, purchase a car, or even get a job. If you’re in the market to buy your first home, having a good credit score can be […]
The Five Steps You Need to Take Before Buying Your First Home – Part II
Now that we’ve covered the first two steps of our five-step process to being prepared for your first home purchase, it’s time to look at the next three steps so that you’re as prepared as you can be. If you haven’t read Part I yet where we discuss the importance of reviewing your credit history […]
The Five Steps You Need to Take Before Buying Your First Home – Part I
The Five Steps You Need to Take Before Buying Your First Home – Part I Buying your first home can be intimidating and a bit overwhelming, but the truth is, it doesn’t have to be. Armed with the right information and a clear roadmap of what you need to do before you begin searching for […]
