How a developer finds off-market owners ready to sell
A real estate developer can handle off-market owners who may sell by looking closely at owners with a reason to transact. Titleman Signals surfaces new deals in your territory, so you see owners with a reason to talk before a broker lists the property.
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A real estate developer can handle off-market owners who may sell by looking closely at owners with a reason to transact. Titleman Signals surfaces new deals in your territory, so you see owners with a reason to talk before a broker lists the property.
## What to check
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Loan maturing in 12 to 24 months | Refinance pressure |
| Hold period over seven years | Typical exit window |
| Single-tenant or vacant buildings | Possible redevelopment targets |
| Owner entity with several nearby assets | Possible portfolio seller |
| Recent ownership change | Possible repositioning |
## How Titleman fits
Titleman has two services for this work. Underwriting screens a deal from its documents and lists every assumption. Signals sends new deals in your territory. Send one deal to Underwriting and see the result before you decide anything.
## Frequently asked questions
**Should a developer wait for listings?** Not if the territory has owners with a clear reason to sell. Review them weekly.
**Where can I try it?** See [how Titleman Underwriting works](https://titleman.ai/) and send one deal.