When inventory is low, buyers should use several search strategies at once, including MLS alerts, off-market opportunities, private showings, coming-soon listings, and agent-to-agent communication. In the Minneapolis metro, desirable homes can move quickly, especially when they are well-priced or located in high-demand suburbs.
This approach can be especially helpful in areas such as Woodbury, Excelsior, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Edina, and other Twin Cities communities where active buyers may be watching the same limited inventory.