Off-Market Multifamily Transactions
When Discretion Matters
Off-market advisory · No public marketing · No bidding wars · Direct negotiations
GildenRow is a digital matching platform for off-market multifamily control transfers, currently delivered through licensed advisory execution. We serve sellers requiring absolute confidentiality where public exposure narrows optionality matched with execution-capable buyers with $10M+ committed capital and 30-60 day close capability.
Our Process
Direct. Discrete. Efficient.
Discretion requirements assessed.
ONE qualified buyer ($10M+ capital, 30-60 day close).
No bidding wars.
Secure & Confidential.
What We Do Not Do
These constraints exist for one reason: to eliminate competition before it forms.
No Public Listings
Never exposed on MLS, LoopNet, or public databases.
Competition begins at exposure.
No Unvetted Buyers
We do not work with retail buyers or speculative capital.
Discipline preserves leverage.
No Bidding Wars
Direct negotiation only.
Re-trading collapses when bidding wars never start.
No "Shopping"
One seller. One buyer. Never circulated.
Discretion is structural, not cosmetic.
No Commission Chasing
Execution certainty over transaction volume.
We do not prioritize deal count over deal quality.
No Transactionalism
Long-term relationships over one-off executions.
Integrity compounds; transactions do not.
The Value of Discretion
Execution Framework
For Sellers
Discretion > Pricing
- Zero Market Exposure: Never listed or toured publicly.
- One-to-One: No database blasts.
- Protected Identity: Until mutual interest.
- Speed: Target 45-60 day close.
For Buyers
Execution Certainty > Competition
- Execution Windows: Before traditional brokers engage.
- Direct Negotiation: No bidding wars.
- Constrained Sellers: Sellers facing timing pressure.
- Exclusive: Just you and the seller, when discretion is required.
Transaction Drivers
Capital Structure
Debt maturity, rate cap expiration, refinancing challenges.
Operational Dynamics
Occupancy decline, rent growth lag, deferred maintenance.
Partnership Issues
GP/LP conflicts, partner buyout, fund liquidation.
Market Timing
New supply pressure, employment base changes.
Portfolio Strategy
Geographic concentration risk, vintage rebalancing.
Regulatory & Legal
Rent control exposure, zoning changes, compliance.
Representative Scenarios
Illustrative examples reflecting typical control-transfer situations
These scenarios reflect typical 100-400 unit situations where confidential execution creates value. GildenRow's platform is purpose-built for this complexity level. Properties above 400 units are considered when situation and buyer alignment exist.
Debt maturity in 7 months. Partnership dissolution pressure. Required quiet exit before lender repositioning.
DSCR approaching 1.20x covenant threshold. GP/LP tension over hold period extension. Discretion critical.
Rate cap expiration compressing cash flow. Silent partner seeking resolution. No public marketing acceptable.
All scenarios preserve complete seller confidentiality. No property exposure.
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