Get San Diego Best Home Deals, Off-Market, Price Reduced

George Lorimer
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Get San Diego Best Home Deals, Off-Market, Price Reduced

How to Save Thousands on Your San Diego Home Purchase — Even in Today’s Market

If you’ve been watching the San Diego housing market, you know the headlines don’t always tell the whole story. Yes, prices are still near record highs in many neighborhoods, but here’s the inside scoop:
There are amazing deals to be had—if you know where to look.
 

Call/Text George Lorimer at 619-846-1244 or
Request Your Hotlist Here


Off-Market & Unlisted Homes: Hidden Gems

Many of the best opportunities never make it to Zillow or the MLS.
Why?

  • Sellers may want privacy.

  • They may be testing the waters without a public listing.

  • Or, they might be waiting for the “right” buyer.

As a San Diego Realtor with over 1,000 home sales, I have access to:

  • Unlisted properties (not online)

  • Pre-market homes (coming soon)

  • Pocket listings (exclusive to certain brokers)

  • Investor-owned properties ready for quick sale

Pro Tip: These sellers often have strong motivation—they’re more flexible on price, terms, and even repairs.


Longer Market Time = Negotiating Power

Every week, dozens of homes sit on the market longer than average.
Here’s what that means for you:

  • Sellers may have already reduced their price

  • They’re paying carrying costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance) every month

  • They’re more likely to accept lower offers just to move on

For example:

  • In San Diego right now, the median days on market is 28 days—up from 16 days last year.

  • Homes that linger 50+ days often sell below the original asking price—sometimes by tens of thousands of dollars.


The 30% That Don’t Sell

Here’s a secret: About 30% of homes listed in San Diego never sell during their first listing period.
Reasons include:

  • Overpricing

  • Poor marketing

  • Condition issues

When these homes come off the market, sellers often become much more negotiable—especially if they’ve already moved or have a new home in escrow.


How to Tap Into These Deals

You need three things:

  1. Early Access – See homes before the public.

  2. Targeted Search – Focus on longer-market-time homes and price-reduced listings.

  3. Strong Negotiation – Work with an agent who can read seller motivation and structure offers to save you thousands.


Let’s Find Your Deal

I can send you a Hotlist of Off-Market, Price-Reduced, and Longer-Market-Time Homes that match exactly what you’re looking for.

  • Homes not listed online.

  • Properties with motivated sellers

  • Insider deals before other buyers see them

Call/Text George Lorimer at 619-846-1244 or
Request Your Hotlist Here


George Lorimer
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