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Representation on your terms

Homing is built for buyers who want more control over how they search, tour, and buy.

Our limited-service buyer representation is nonexclusive, so you're not locked into one broker. You can get help with private showings, offers, and the steps in between, while keeping more of the process in your own hands.

And because the service model is lower-cost, you may be able to save thousands compared with traditional buyer representation.

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More than a lower-cost brokerage option

Homing is also a digital homebuying platform - a dashboard for your search journey.

Keep using Zillow, Redfin, Homing, or any other source to find homes. Add the ones that matter, plan open house tours, save notes, track listing changes, compare contenders, and sort homes into Top Choice, Consider, or Pass.

The goal is not to replace the search sites you already use. It's to help you make sense of the homes you're seriously considering.

Keep everyone on the same page

Buying a home can involve a spouse or search partner, a broker, and a lot of scattered information.

Homing keeps the shortlist, notes, reactions, and next steps together so everyone can see where things stand and what needs to happen next.

Choose the level of help that fits

Already have a broker you trust? Keep using the Homing app for free to organize your search. You're never required to use Homing for real estate services.

Want lower-cost representation? Homing can provide it.

Decide you want full-service help instead? Homing can also connect you with a local broker and split any referral fee we receive with you.

Traditional Buyer Brokerage vs. Homing

Traditional buyer brokerHoming
Who looks for homes?Buyer + agentBuyer
Search / organize homesPublic portals + broker toolsUse any search source; Homing helps organize your shortlist and take next steps
Open-house planningBuyer typically plans independentlyHoming helps you plan and tour open houses efficiently
Private showingsAgent typically meets buyerHoming helps arrange access
Offer preparation & submissionIncludedIncluded
Advice on terms & contingenciesIncludedIncluded
Negotiation adviceIncludedIncluded
Transaction deadline trackingIncludedIncluded
AgreementOften exclusiveNonexclusive
Typical compensationOften ~2.5%–3%0.5% + $299
Potential buyer credit/rebateUsually noneSeller-paid compensation above Homing's fees may be credited/rebated