One of the first questions many real estate investors ask is: “What if I want my money back before the property is sold?”
In the past, once you’ve bought the property the answer has been simple: you can’t. Real estate has long been an illiquid asset class, high-potential, but low on flexibility. Once you’re in, you wait. That’s always been the trade-off.
We’re changing that.
Why Real Estate Feels Locked In
Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate isn’t traded on an open exchange. Ownership usually involves upfront fees, legal and regulatory steps, and processes that make quick exits difficult.
Historically, your only options were to wait years for a project to complete, or sell privately at a loss. Neither one fits how modern investors want to manage their portfolios.
Introducing Stake’s Exit Window
The Exit Window lets investors sell property shares through the Stake app. This happens twice a year, in May and November. No brokers, no paperwork, no waiting weeks for approvals.
Here’s how it works:
- Properties held for at least a year can be listed for sale.
- Sellers can offer discounts to increase demand.
- Buyers get access to already-funded, income-generating properties - often at a discount.
It’s seamless, secure, and built to give you more control over your portfolio, without needing to exit the real estate market entirely.
Why It Matters
The Exit Window doesn’t turn property into a day-tradable asset… and that’s a good thing. But it does offer structured flexibility. You’re no longer stuck waiting for a distant exit many years in the future.
You can:
- Access liquidity earlier
- Reinvest with confidence, or
- Enter high-performing assets mid-cycle
Long-term Is Smart
Real estate remains a long-term strategy. Fees are best recovered over years, not months. Income compounds with reinvestment. Appreciation takes time.
The Exit Window isn’t about flipping shares, it’s about staying in control when life or strategy changes.
It’s Working
With every Exit Window, participation grows.
Sellers offering discounts sell faster. Buyers are finding deals they missed in earlier rounds. And every transaction happens in line with DFSA rules, ensuring transparency and trust at every step.
The Takeaway
Exit Windows are your chance to sell, reinvest, or explore new opportunities in property investing. The next one opens in November - get ready!
Try Stake: bringing flexibility to real estate.
All Investments carry risks. Stake Properties Limited is regulated by the DFSA as an Operator of a Crowdfunding Platform in the UAE.

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The Stake Team is a trusted group of real estate and investment experts committed to delivering in-depth, data-driven insights for property investors in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond. Backed by years of industry experience, our team simplifies complex market trends, investment strategies, and more to help you make smarter decisions.
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