Off market listings San Diego represent nearly 15% of all property transactions—but what happens when you gain first access to this hidden inventory? The answer changes everything about how you buy property in America's Finest City.
The Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) reports that the overall median sales price for residential properties in San Diego County reached $900,000 in May 2025, marking a 2.9% increase over the previous month. [1] Yet most buyers never see the properties that could transform their lives.
"Off-market access provides exclusive opportunities that aren't available to the general public" —The Cassity Team
The bidding war battlefield (and why you keep losing)
You found the perfect home last Tuesday. Updated your pre-approval Wednesday. Submitted your offer Thursday—along with 12 other buyers who had the exact same "perfect home" moment.
Normal: You scroll through MLS listings like everyone else.
Explosion: Bidding wars push prices 10-15% above asking.
New Normal: You lose another property to cash buyers.
According to the NAR report, the number of properties purchased by international buyers (78,100) has surged 44% year-over-year. Also, total dollar volume from international transactions has risen to $56 billion, marking a 33% increase year-over-year. [2]
Here's what traditional property searches get you wrong—they expose you to maximum competition for minimum selection. The National Association of Realtors says 10% of sellers find buyers outside of MLS. The National Association of Realtors found that about 10% of real estate deals in big US cities are pre-market listings. [3]
Sarah's awakening: From overlooked to overjoyed
Sarah Chen spent eight months losing properties in Pacific Beach. Professional photographer, strong income, perfect credit—yet somehow always the runner-up buyer.
Her turning point came during her ninth rejection. The listing agent mentioned they'd sold three properties that quarter without ever listing them publicly. "Wait," Sarah asked, "what do you mean 'without listing'?"
Normal: Sarah assumed all properties appeared on Zillow first.
Explosion: She discovered exclusive networks handle premium inventory privately.
New Normal: Sarah gained access to off-market opportunities through strategic partnerships.
Two weeks later, The Cassity Team showed Sarah a Hillcrest condo that checked every box on her wish list. No competition. No bidding war. No sleepless nights wondering if her offer would work.
Sarah closed 30 days later, paying $47,000 less than comparable units that had sold through traditional channels. Sometimes the best strategy isn't bidding higher—it's accessing better inventory.
(Look, I'll admit it—I probably should have started with off-market education instead of letting clients burn through months of futile MLS searches. But hey, at least we figured it out eventually.)
The Cassity Team's exclusive inventory pipeline
Through our network of 28,000+ agents at Real Brokerage, The Cassity Team maintains direct access to properties before they reach public markets. Here's how our off-market system works:
Pre-market intelligence network
â–¶ Direct seller relationships before listing decisions
â–¶ Coming Soon properties with exclusive preview access
â–¶ Estate sales handled privately through attorney networks
â–¶ Developer partnerships for new construction priority placement
Competitive advantage metrics
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) now says agents must list properties on the MLS within a day of signing a contract. In May 2020, NAR brought in the Clear Cooperation Policy. NAR members must post listings on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) within one business day of public marketing [3]—but The Cassity Team operates in the crucial pre-marketing window where opportunities exist.
Competition reduction: 85% fewer competing buyers
Negotiation power: Direct seller communication
Time savings: Average 21 days faster closing
Your 7% savings breakdown (on $900,000 median price)
Traditional MLS purchase: $900,000
â–¶ Bidding war premium: +$45,000 (5% over asking)
â–¶ Extended search costs: +$8,000 (additional rent/storage)
â–¶ Total cost: $953,000
Off-market purchase through The Cassity Team:
â–¶ Below-market acquisition: $900,000
â–¶ Reduced transaction complexity: -$5,000 savings
â–¶ Total cost: $895,000
Net savings: $58,000 (7% of median price)
San Diego's highest-opportunity off-market zones
Our proprietary analysis identifies these areas as prime off-market territories:
â– La Jolla Village: Tech executive relocations
â– Del Mar Heights: Empty-nester downsizing
â– Scripps Ranch: Corporate transfers requiring discretion
â– Mission Hills: Estate planning driven sales
Access your off-market advantage today
The marketplace pulse indicates optimal timing for off-market acquisition. While closed and pending sales dipped slightly last month, inventory continues to improve, giving buyers more options in a still‑competitive environment. For single‑family homes, supply increased to 2.9 months, while attached homes reached 3.7 months—both signaling a gradual shift toward a more balanced market. [1]
Normal: You compete with everyone for publicly listed properties.
Explosion: You gain exclusive access to hidden inventory through The Cassity Team.
New Normal: You purchase properties before competition even knows they exist.
Don't let another month slip by fighting the same battles everyone else fights. Your off-market advantage starts with one conversation.
➜ Schedule your confidential off-market consultation
➜ Review our current exclusive inventory
➜ Develop your personalized acquisition strategy
Ready to claim your San Diego property advantage?
Call The Cassity Team directly: (619) 363-2663
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Stop competing. Start accessing. Your next home is waiting—and it's not on Zillow.
