Off-Market Property Investor Competition Jumps 35% in 2026
iFinder transaction data shows average bids per off-market property have risen steadily since 2024, signaling growing investor appetite.
Investor competition for off-market residential properties has surged 35% according to transaction data released by iFinder, a Dallas-based marketplace platform, with the figures pointing to a sustained shift in how real estate investors are sourcing deals outside traditional listing channels.
Average bids per property have climbed steadily since 2024, iFinder reported, suggesting that more investors are turning to off-market platforms as inventory constraints and elevated mortgage rates continue to limit opportunities on the open market. The trend reflects broader pressure on buyers to access properties before they reach public listings.
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Off-market transactions have historically attracted institutional and experienced individual investors seeking pricing advantages and reduced competition. The 35% rise in bids per property indicates that segment of the market is becoming more crowded, potentially narrowing the discount margins that have traditionally made off-market deals attractive.
The data, drawn from iFinder's own marketplace activity, covers the period running from 2024 through late 2026. While the figures are proprietary to the platform, they align with wider industry observations of tightening residential inventory and heightened investor demand across major U.S. markets.
Continue reading at Real Estate for the full iFinder data breakdown and marketplace commentary.
