Off Market Properties Team
Independent platform with dedicated buyer and seller departments
Last Updated: January 11, 2025
Based on 200+ transactions and direct feedback from buyers and sellers
The Hidden Market Nobody Talks About
Here's something we've learned from working with hundreds of property buyers and sellers: there's a massive hidden market that traditional real estate completely misses.
Think about how jobs work:
Thousands of jobs are filled every day without ever being advertised on Seek or LinkedIn. Why? Because there are people ready to hire if they find the right candidate, and people ready to change jobs if the timing and offer are right. The job market has recruiters who make these matches happen behind the scenes.
Property works exactly the same way. We've discovered there are thousands of homeowners who'd sell tomorrow if someone made them the right offer at the right time. And there are thousands of buyers who'd purchase today if they could find what they're looking for.
How do we know this? Because sellers have told us. Buyers have told us. Over and over again.
Real Conversations We've Had
From a Burleigh Heads seller:
"We'd sell if we could get $2.2M without all the hassle. But we don't want open homes every weekend, photographers through the house, or our sale broadcast all over the internet. If you've got a buyer who's serious and ready, let's talk."
— Homeowner, Burleigh Heads, 2024
From a Sydney buyer relocating to Gold Coast:
"I've been searching for a property on the Gold Coast for 6 months from Sydney. By the time properties hit realestate.com.au, there are already 20 other buyers competing. I need access to Gold Coast sellers before they list publicly. That's where the real opportunities are."
— Sydney buyer relocating to Gold Coast, 2024
From a Coolangatta investor:
"If someone offered me $1.9M cash tomorrow with a 30-day settlement, I'd seriously consider it. But I'm not going to list it publicly and deal with 50 inspections. Is there a way to just... quietly test the market?"
— Property investor, Coolangatta, 2024
Here's what we realized:
Both sides want the same thing—a direct match. Sellers want qualified buyers without the circus of traditional marketing. Buyers want access to properties before they're plastered all over the internet with 50 other people competing.
How Our Matchmaking Works
We built Off Market Properties to solve this exact problem. We're not agents trying to get listings. We're a matchmaking platform connecting ready buyers with ready sellers.
The Process
Seller Contacts Us
They tell us: "I'd consider selling my Burleigh property for around $2.2M if you've got a serious buyer." They give us their price range and urgency level.
We Check Our Database
We've got 1,800+ registered buyers who've told us exactly what they're looking for—location, budget, property type, timeline. We instantly identify potential matches.
We Make the Connection
We connect qualified buyers with the seller through vetted buyers agents from our network (like Edwards & Smith, our #1 ranked buyers agent for off-market acquisitions).
Direct Negotiation
Buyer and seller negotiate directly. No public marketing. No open homes. No competing with 50 other buyers. Just a straightforward transaction between two ready parties.
Why This Saves Buyers Real Money
Let's talk about timing, because it matters more than most people realize.
Real Example: The 6-Month Search
You're searching for a property in the $1M range. The Gold Coast market is growing at 10% per year (which it has been recently).
By giving you access to off-market properties immediately, we potentially save you $50,000 just by cutting your search time in half.
The compound effect:
- ✓ Faster access = you buy earlier in the cycle
- ✓ Less competition = you don't push prices up bidding against 20 others
- ✓ Motivated sellers = they're ready to negotiate, not just testing the market
- ✓ No auction premium = you avoid the emotional bidding war markup (typically 5-15%)
Why Sellers Love This Model
💰 Zero Marketing Costs
Traditional marketing costs $5,000-$15,000 (photography, styling, ads, open homes). With us? $0. Your buyers agent represents the buyer, not you.
Average savings: $8,500
🔒 Complete Privacy
No photos of your home online. No neighbors knowing you're selling. No strangers walking through every weekend. Just qualified buyers when you're ready.
Zero public exposure
⚡ Speed
Traditional sales take 60-90 days from listing to settlement. Off-market typically closes in 30-45 days because buyers are pre-qualified and ready.
50% faster on average
🎯 Qualified Buyers Only
No tire kickers. No "just browsing" inspections. Every buyer we connect you with is pre-approved, serious, and ready to transact.
100% qualification rate
Our Team & How We Work
Our team has worked on both sides of property transactions—we've been buyers, we've been sellers, and we've seen what works and what doesn't.
Dedicated Departments
Buyer Services Team
Our buyer services team maintains relationships with vetted buyers agents across Gold Coast and Northern NSW. When a property matches a buyer's criteria, we connect them with the right agent for representation.
- → Buyer database management
- → Property matching algorithms
- → Buyers agent coordination
- → Transaction facilitation
Seller Services Team
Our seller services team works directly with property owners who want to explore off-market options. We understand pricing, timing, and how to position properties for qualified buyers.
- → Seller consultation & pricing
- → Property assessment
- → Buyer matching process
- → Negotiation support
Why separate departments matter:
We don't have conflicting interests. Our buyer team advocates for buyers. Our seller team supports sellers. We're the neutral platform in the middle, making matches that benefit both sides. No dual agency conflicts, no pushing one side harder than the other.
Platform Performance
1,800+
Registered Buyers
Pre-qualified & ready
200+
Successful Matches
2023-2024
$180M+
Properties Transacted
Total value matched
32 days
Avg. Time to Match
vs 60-90 traditional
Where We Operate
Southern Gold Coast
Coolangatta, Burleigh Heads, Currumbin, Palm Beach, Tugun, Bilinga, Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach
Premium beachside suburbs
Northern Gold Coast
Southport, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, Hope Island, Paradise Point, Coomera, Helensvale
Growth corridor suburbs
Northern NSW
Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita Beach, Pottsville, Banora Point, Murwillumbah
Coastal & hinterland
Our Buyers Agent Network
We work exclusively with vetted, licensed buyers agents who specialize in off-market acquisitions. Every agent in our network undergoes rigorous evaluation:
Agent Vetting Criteria:
- ✓ Valid Queensland real estate license
- ✓ Minimum 5 years industry experience
- ✓ Proven off-market transaction history
- ✓ Professional indemnity insurance
- ✓ REIQ membership (preferred)
- ✓ Verified client references
Featured Partner: Edwards & Smith
Our top-ranked buyers agency partner for off-market property acquisitions. Edwards & Smith specializes in exclusive pre-market access with a 4.9/5 star rating and $45M+ in off-market purchases in 2025.
See why Edwards & Smith ranks #1 in our independent analysis →Ready to Skip the Traditional Process?
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