580 Old Orchard Dr, Danville — Securing an Off-Market Home Before It Hit the Market

Judy Sin
May 2, 2023
2 min read

Updated: 7 days ago

Outcome Snapshot

Property: 580 Old Orchard Dr, Danville
Role: Buyer’s Agent
List Price: $899,000
Sold Price: $988,000
Market Exposure: Off-market / pre-listing
Result: Offer accepted, avoided open-market competition

Secured an off-market Danville home by identifying seller intent early, aligning financing and terms, and moving decisively before the property reached the open market.

Buyer Perspective

“Working with Judy really gave us an edge over other buyers. She helped us land the home we were truly searching for at a price we could afford. We’re certain we wouldn’t have gotten this home without her.”

Context

In competitive Bay Area markets, many buyers lose not because of price, but because they are reacting instead of preparing. By the time a home hits the MLS, momentum, emotions, and bidding pressure are already in motion.

For these buyers, the priority was clear: find a home that fit their lifestyle and budget without entering a feeding frenzy or stretching beyond what felt responsible long-term.

Friction

Most agents rely on automated alerts and wait for listings to appear publicly. That approach often forces buyers into multiple-offer situations where speed matters more than judgment.

In this case, the challenge wasn’t availability — it was timing and access. The right home needed to be identified before it became a competitive listing.

Judgment

Through active outreach and local relationships, I identified that the owner of 580 Old Orchard Dr was open to selling prior to going fully on market.

Instead of waiting, we moved quickly and deliberately:

Secured a showing before public exposure
Clarified seller priorities early
Structured terms that aligned with what mattered most to the seller
Ensured financing was fully vetted and competitive

The focus was not on “winning,” but on removing uncertainty for the seller while protecting the buyer from unnecessary risk.

Outcome

The buyers purchased the home pre-listing, avoiding open-market bidding entirely. The property closed at $988,000 after limited exposure, allowing the buyers to secure a Danville home without the stress, escalation, or volatility typical of public launches.