The seller wants privacy during the sales process It would make more sense to sell directly to them than to bother wasting time and effort listing the home on the MLS.

For example, say you have a close friend who has expressed interest in buying your home on multiple different occasions, and you know they’re serious about it. If, as the seller, you already have a buyer in mind, why go through the extra hassle of preparing a listing and putting your home on the MLS? If you’re fortunate enough to have a buyer lined up who is serious about purchasing and is ready to move forward with the sale, it might be ideal to use a pocket listing.

hash-mark Good Scenarios to Use a Pocket Listing 1. With pocket listings, the listing broker or agent agrees not to publically market the home to other brokers, agents, or members of the MLS. So what exactly is one, and how does it differ from marketing via the MLS? hash-mark What is a Pocket Listing?Ī pocket listing is an agreement between a seller and their real estate agent that, instead of listing the home through the MLS, they will try to sell more privately, usually through the agent’s existing personal connections. If you're selling a home and want to protect your privacy, a pocket listing might be a good option for you.

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