Are you wondering what a pocket listing is and how it works? Pocket listings are properties sold 'off market' or marketed to potential buyers by a brokerage privately instead of utilizing the multiple listing service (MLS). These non-public listings are kept in-house by a listing agent. Negotiation will be done by the agent, who may or may not share the information with colleagues. Sometimes, there is a for sale sign on pocket listings, and sometimes there isn't. These properties will not be ...