Westhoff Group Sold 31% of Their Listings as Pocket Listings Last Year Alone
What Is a Pocket Listing?
A pocket listing is a real estate industry term for a property that is not on the public market. It could either mean that it will be coming on the market in the future or that the seller does not want the property to be advertised publicly.
How Does This Benefit You?
If you are a buyer who has seen everything on the market and can’t seem to find what you are looking for, you can be first in line to view hundreds of pocket listings in our database before they become available to the general public. This gives you a major advantage by unlocking opportunities other buyers never see.
For sellers, this system can be incredibly beneficial. Many sellers working with The Westhoff Group sell their property before it ever hits the market. This eliminates the need for showings, open houses, and constant preparation, while often resulting in a higher sale price. Buyers seeking to avoid competition are frequently willing to pay a premium. Our sellers consistently rave about the convenience and results.
The agents at The Westhoff Group are off-market specialists, helping buyers and sellers close a significant portion of transactions before listings go public. Roughly 30% of our sales are off-market. We participate in Chicago’s largest private listing networks, including Top Agent Network, Compass Coming Soon, and the MLS Private Listing Network, along with additional agent-only networks that share upcoming listings.
Compass Coming Soon
Compass Coming Soon allows buyers access to Compass listings before they reach the public market. This creates exclusive opportunities and early access. Ask us to set up a Compass Coming Soon search and receive listings daily.
For sellers, Compass Coming Soon builds early buzz and demand. Launching first on Compass.com allows you to test pricing, photography, and positioning before the full MLS release. This two-phase launch often shortens time on market and increases value.
Early to List, Early to Sell
Listing first on Compass Coming Soon builds anticipation, drives demand, and shortens the sales timeline.
Twice the Exposure
Coming Soon provides two launches: first on Compass.com, then later on the MLS and major real estate platforms.
Get Feedback Fast
Testing the market early provides valuable insights into pricing, photos, and positioning before full public exposure.
Top Agent Network
Top Agent Network is an invite-only platform for the top 10% of agents. Listings are shared before reaching the public market. The Westhoff Group actively searches the network daily for off-market opportunities and regularly sells listings through TAN.
