Guide · 8 min

Buying off-market, discreetly

How quiet sales actually work, and how to be considered for them.

1. 1

   Know what you want

   A short, precise brief is the single best asset an off-market buyer can bring. Define place, size, style and the things you will not accept.

2. 2

   Choose representation carefully

   Buyer-side advisers and agents introduce you to quiet sales. Ask how they are paid and who else they act for.

3. 3

   Prepare proof of funds

   Sellers who value privacy want to know that a buyer is serious before any details are shared.

4. 4

   Expect confidentiality terms

   You may be asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before viewing. Read it, and take advice.

5. 5

   Verify everything yourself

   A quiet sale is still a sale. Surveys, legal checks and title searches are not optional.