It’s important to remember that, unlike in residential real estate, a commercial off-market sale is not a fire sale. Rather, it’s simply a transaction initiated by the buyer instead of by the seller. Commercial property transactions always take a long time—negotiating, due diligence, finance and settlement are not quick when they’re done right.Off-market sales do, however, save time by eliminating the sales campaign and the associated process of finding the right buyer or tenant. If you’re looking to sell or lease your building quickly, an off-market will save a substantial chunk of time—but it won’t happen overnight.