Many owners worry off-market means “no competition” or under-selling. Simon Abbott, Victoria’s block-of-units specialist, explains how strategic database-driven campaigns can genuinely maximise buyer competition—sometimes more than open-market.
How Simon Creates Off-Market Competition
- Segmented buyer alerts—investors vs developers vs syndicate leaders
- Leveraging pre-qualified buyers who have transacted before
- Structured “group viewing days” with time limits
- Clear process for best offers, deadlines, and transparency
Case Study: Turning Off-Market Into Bidding War
When Simon listed a Caulfield block off-market in 2025, he notified his “serious” buyers first, staged a 3-day viewing period and set a hard offer deadline. Competing investors bid the block up $450k above the most recent open-market sales— with no spend on REA or Domain.
Want to see competition for your block without upfront marketing? Ask Simon for a confidential off-market plan now.
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