How I Find Homes Before They Hit the Market
- Marissa Torres
- Jan 30
- 2 min read
Discover Exclusive San Bruno Off-Market Homes Through Trusted Realtor Networks and Pocket Listings
If you’re only searching Zillow…
You’re only seeing part of the story.
Because in San Bruno, some of the best homes never hit the open market.
They’re sold quietly. Shared agent-to-agent. Or offered to trusted buyers before a single photo is taken.
And that’s where I come in.
What Is an “Off-Market” or “Pre-Market” Listing?
Off-market = a home that’s available for sale, but not listed publicly
Pre-market = a home that’s about to be listed, but is quietly available to vetted buyers now
These homes are often owned by sellers who:
Want a clean, quiet sale
Aren’t quite ready to go public
Would accept the right offer, if it came from the right buyer
But here’s the catch — you won’t find these homes online.
You need access through relationships, not just refresh buttons.
How I Find These Opportunities for My Buyers
I’ve spent years building trust with local agents — not as competition, but as collaborators.
That means I hear things like:
“Hey, I’ve got a client considering selling — but they don’t want to list yet.”
“I’ve got something coming up in Crestmoor… you’ve got buyers, right?”
“My seller would skip staging for the right buyer. Want to take a look?”
These conversations don’t happen on a portal.
They happen because I’ve earned a reputation as someone who:
Brings qualified, thoughtful buyers
Respects sellers’ privacy and process
Gets deals done with care
Why This Matters for You
If you’re a buyer who wants something specific — the right lot, layout, block, or school boundary — you might not find it listed.
But I might already know it’s coming.
Or who owns it.
Or what it would take to open that door.
That’s the power of working with someone who knows the community inside and out.
Ready to Go Deeper Than the Listings?
If you’re serious about buying in San Bruno, let’s talk.
Not just about what’s on the market — but about what’s possible.
Because homes don’t always go to the highest bidder.
Sometimes, they go to the right buyer with the right agent.
And that’s where I can help.
Marissa
📞 650-296-3036
📍 San Bruno Real Estate Specialist
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