FAQ

Downsides of Listing Publicly for Sellers:
1. Loss of Privacy

• Your home details, photos, and price become publicly available.

• Neighbors, coworkers, and others may see that you're selling — which not all sellers are comfortable with.

• Open houses and showings may attract unqualified or just curious visitors.

2. Pricing Pressure & Public Price Reductions

• Listing a price on the MLS sets a clear expectation — and if the home doesn’t sell quickly, it may appear stale.

• Public price reductions can weaken your negotiation leverage or signal distress.

• Offers below asking are more common due to visible price history.

3. Unwanted Market Exposure

• Homes that linger on the MLS can appear "unsellable" over time.

• Re-listing resets can sometimes be detected, and this affects buyer perception.

• High-volume exposure may invite lowball offers or unsolicited investor attention.

4. Limited Buyer Network

• While the MLS does syndicate to popular sites, it primarily connects to local or national buyers.

• International buyers are often missed unless your agent has a global network.

5. Lack of Control Over the Process

• MLS listings often come with standard practices: open houses, staging, scheduled showings.

• Sellers who are still living in their home may find the constant traffic disruptive.

6. Not Ideal for Quiet or Strategic Sales

• If you're in a sensitive situation (divorce, job relocation, financial transition), a public sale may draw unwanted attention.

• Some sellers want to test the market or sell discreetly without the pressure of full exposure.

Why Sellers Are Choosing Off-Market Sales:
Off-market listings give homeowners more control, less stress, and better exposure.

• 📍 82% of traditional listings only reach local buyers

• 🌍 MoovWise opens your home to global agents in over 20 countries

• 🔒 Private listings protect your privacy, timeline, and plans
  

What is an off-market home sale?

An off-market home sale means selling your property without listing it publicly on websites like Zillow or the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).
There’s no “For Sale” sign in the yard, no open houses, and no public price history. Instead, your home is shared privately with serious buyers or agents—giving you more control, privacy, and flexibility in the process.

Why your local agent may not be enough:

Most local agents focus on selling homes within their own area—which can limit your exposure to only nearby or regional buyers.
They may not have connections to international buyers’ agents, or experience with discreet, off-market sales.
That’s where moovwise comes in: we help you go beyond your local market and connect with buyers through a trusted, global network—without the need for public advertising.

How to find international buyers for your home:

moovwise helps you privately connect with a global network of verified international buyers' agents who are actively looking for homes.
You create a confidential listing profile, and we match you with the right professionals—so your property gets international attention without ever being publicly listed.