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Why You’re Not Finding Deals on the MLS or on Zillow...
I had a call today with a potential investor who’s also a licensed realtor.
Her frustration?
“I’m looking for deals on the MLS every day… and I can't find any!”
And honestly — that’s not a her problem. It’s a where you’re looking problem.
Here’s what most investors (and even many agents) don’t realize 👇
🚫 The MLS Isn’t Where the Best Deals Live
Auction properties:
• Do NOT show up on the MLS
• Often don’t show on Zillow or Redfin
• Are sold before they ever hit retail markets
By the time a property is listed on the MLS, it’s already been:
✔ Cleaned up
✔ Priced at market value
✔ Shopped to retail buyers
Which means… the margins are usually gone.
🔍 Where Real Discounted Deals Come From
Most deeply discounted opportunities are found through: County & 3rd-party auction sites
This is where investors are buying before retail pricing, not competing with it.
🏠 Why Realtors Feel Stuck
Even experienced agents get boxed in because: MLS deals rely on appreciation, not acquisition, Sellers price emotionally, not logically, & Investor spreads get thinner in hot markets.
Auctions flip that equation.
🚀 Want Help Finding Deals OFF the MLS?
If you want hands-on help learning, Where to find auction deals, How to analyze them properly, How to finance them (even without buying cash)
This is for investors who are ready to stop scrolling and start buying.
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Why You’re Not Finding Deals on the MLS or on Zillow...
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