{"id":26198,"date":"2026-10-12T23:08:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:08:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/?p=26198"},"modified":"2026-10-12T23:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:08:45","slug":"homelight-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/homelight-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"HomeLight Reviews: Are Their Services Worth the High Fees?"},"content":{"rendered":"      \n    <div class=\"reqRattingNewHolderBox\">\n        <div class=\"reqRattingNewHolderBoxUpper\">\n            <div class=\"topRowWrap\">\n                <span class=\"companyLogoWrap\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Company-Reviews-Logo.png\" alt=\"Logo\" rel=\"preload\"  class=\"logoBox\" \/>\n                <\/span>\n                <div class=\"rattingBox\">\n                    <p class=\"avgRatingText\">\n                        <span class=\"starIcon starRatingFive\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>4.3<\/strong>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <span class=\"editorRating\">Editor's Rating<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"totalReviewsCount\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"rattingBox userRatingBox\">\n                    <p class=\"avgRatingText\">\n                        <span class=\"starIcon starRatingTwo\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>1.9<\/strong>\n                    <\/p>\n                    <span class=\"editorRating\">User Rating<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"totalReviewsCount\">\n                        (13 Reviews)\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"writeReviewRatingWrap\">\n                    <div class=\"writeReview\">Write a review<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ratingstarwrap\">\n                        <div class=\"rating\">\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"vendor_rating\" id=\"add_review__star5\" class=\"radio-1\" value=\"5\">\n                            <label for=\"add_review__star5\" title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label>\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"vendor_rating\" id=\"add_review__star4\" class=\"radio-2\" value=\"4\">\n                            <label for=\"add_review__star4\" title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label>\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"vendor_rating\" id=\"add_review__star3\" class=\"radio-3\" value=\"3\">\n                            <label for=\"add_review__star3\" title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label>\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"vendor_rating\" id=\"add_review__star2\" class=\"radio-4\" value=\"2\">\n                            <label for=\"add_review__star2\" title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label>\n                            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"vendor_rating\" id=\"add_review__star1\" class=\"radio-5\" value=\"1\">\n                            <label for=\"add_review__star1\" title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"ReviewLogoText\">HomeLight is a real estate agent referral company that connects home sellers and buyers with local agents based on their needs. They also help sellers get cash offers with their Buy Before You Sell program. However, HomeLight has faced a lawsuit for unwanted calls and has been accused by a rival company of false advertising.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"reqRattingNewHolderBoxLower\">\n            <div class=\"col_50 prosBox\">\n                <p class=\"reviewPros\">Pros <span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/p>\n                <ul style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <li>One platform offering multiple real estate services, from agent referrals and financing to home valuations and cash offers.<\/li><li>Extensive network of real estate agents.<\/li><li>Buy Before You Sell option.<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col_50 consBox\">\n                <p class=\"reviewCons\">Cons <span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/p>\n                <ul style=\"display: none;\">\n                    <li>Constant spam calls and mails.<\/li><li>No scope for commission savings.<\/li><li>Cash-offer seekers may be pushed toward the traditional Realtor route.<\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <script>\n    function setupToggle(triggerClass) {\n        document.querySelectorAll('.' + triggerClass).forEach(el => {\n            el.addEventListener('click', () => {\n                const ul = el.nextElementSibling;\n                const arrow = el.querySelector('.arrow');\n                const isVisible = window.getComputedStyle(ul).display === 'block';\n\n                \/\/ Toggle only the clicked one\n                if (isVisible) {\n                    ul.style.display = 'none';\n                    arrow.classList.remove('up');\n                } else {\n                    ul.style.display = 'block';\n                    arrow.classList.add('up');\n                }\n            });\n        });\n    }\n\n    setupToggle('reviewPros');\n    setupToggle('reviewCons');\n    <\/script>\n    <script>\n        var inputs = document.querySelectorAll(\".ratingstarwrap .rating input\");\n        inputs.forEach(function(input) {\n            input.addEventListener(\"click\", function(e) {\n                var inputValue = e.target.value;\n                var starPick = \"list__star\" + inputValue;\n                document.getElementById(starPick).checked = true;\n                var element = document.getElementById(\"reviewTabWrapper\");\n                element.scrollIntoView({\n                behavior: \"smooth\",\n                block: \"center\" \/\/ or \"center\" or \"end\" or \"nearest\"\n            });\n\n            });\n        });\n\n\n        \/\/ document.querySelector(\".toUserReviews\").addEventListener(\"click\", function(){\n        \/\/     document.getElementById(\"reviewList\").scrollIntoView({\n        \/\/         behavior: \"smooth\"  \n        \/\/     });\n        \/\/ });\n        \/\/ document.querySelector(\".toUserReview\").addEventListener(\"click\", function(){\n        \/\/     document.getElementById(\"reviewList\").scrollIntoView({\n        \/\/         behavior: \"smooth\"  \n        \/\/     });\n        \/\/ });\n\n        document.querySelector(\".writeReview\").addEventListener(\"click\", function () {\n            const form = document.getElementById(\"myForm\");\n            const textarea = form.querySelector(\".reviewerDescription\");\n\n            form.scrollIntoView({ behavior: \"smooth\", block: \"center\" });\n\n            const ensureScrollAndFocus = () => {\n                const formPosition = form.getBoundingClientRect().top;\n\n                if (formPosition >= 0 && formPosition < window.innerHeight) {\n                    \/\/ Form is in view; now focus the textarea\n                    if (textarea) {\n                        textarea.focus();\n                    }\n                } else {\n                    \/\/ Wait for next frame and check again\n                    requestAnimationFrame(ensureScrollAndFocus);\n                }\n            };\n\n            ensureScrollAndFocus();\n        });\n\n\n    <\/script>\n        \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>HomeLight is a real estate agent referral company founded by Drew Uher in 2012. The platform connects buyers and sellers with local real estate agents. They have also expanded into a broader real estate platform with services covering home valuations, financing, cash offers, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For sellers, HomeLight can recommend an agent or offer an alternative through Simple Sale, their cash-offer program. Their other services include Buy Before You Sell, Trade-In, Home Loans, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a wide service lineup does not mean every seller will have a smooth experience. HomeLight complaints point to excessive calls and texts, contact information being shared with agents, unreliable customer support, and sellers seeking their Simple Sale cash offers program being steered toward working with Realtors instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those concerns become more significant because some of the same issues raised in reviews have also surfaced in legal disputes. A 2026 federal TCPA class action against HomeLight alleges repeated unsolicited calls and texts. Separately, HomeLight&#8217;s rival, HomeOpenly, published claims accusing them of illegal price fixing and other misconduct, although HomeLight denied the claims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udcdd Editor&#8217;s Take: Do I recommend HomeLight?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No, not necessarily for every home seller. HomeLight offers several selling options, but limited commission savings, mixed service experiences, and their agent-focused model can make it less appealing if you want to reduce costs or sell for cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a breakdown of HomeLight\u2019s drawbacks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited Commission Savings<\/strong>: HomeLight connects you with traditional agents, so you generally still pay a 3% agent commission. This may not be the best fit if minimizing selling costs is your priority.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agent-Focused Model<\/strong>: HomeLight\u2019s core business is matching sellers with agents. As per reviews, even if you are looking for a cash offer, you may instead be encouraged to consider a traditional Realtor-assisted sale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inconsistent Customer Service<\/strong>: Some reviews mention poor follow-up, communication issues, and inconsistent support. Your experience can also vary depending on the agent you are matched with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Referral Fee Incentives<\/strong>: HomeLight takes a percentage of the agent&#8217;s commission as a referral fee. As a result, your agent might not agree to negotiate and lower their listing commission. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My Advice<\/strong>: Compare HomeLight with alternatives before committing. If you want to avoid traditional commissions or compare multiple cash offers, explore options that give you more control over the sale.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t<div style=\"display: block ;\" qa-testing=\"testing\" class=\"home-page-quick-listing-wrapper  content-ql-new-ui \" main-title=\"Sell smarter, save more with Houzeo \ud83d\udcb0\" list-title=\"List on Local MLS\" list-item-1=\"Save thousands in commissions\" list-item-2=\"100% online platform\" list-item-3=\"5-star customer service\" ql-button=\"\" minimize=\"true\" sidebar=\"\" contact-title=\"\" contact-content=\"\" siteurl_qlb=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\" cash-ql=\"false\"><\/div>\n\t<script>\t\t\n\n\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function () {\n\t\t\tconst isMobile = window.screen.width <= 768;\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Global flags to prevent multiple loads\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = window.quickListingCssLoaded || false;\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = window.quickListingJsLoaded || false;\n\n\t\t\tconst cssURL = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/css\/quick-listing-block-v3.css?v=9.8';\n\t\t\tconst jsURL  = 'https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/js\/quick-listing-block-v3.js?v=9.8';\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Load CSS immediately on mobile only\n\t\t\tif (isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ \u2705 Define JS loader (and CSS for desktop)\n\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoadfn = function () {\n\t\t\t\tif (!window.quickListingJsLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingJsLoaded = true;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ On desktop: load CSS here (lazy), since it wasn't loaded initially\n\t\t\t\t\tif (!isMobile && !window.quickListingCssLoaded) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\twindow.quickListingCssLoaded = true;\n\t\t\t\t\t\tloadCSS(cssURL);\n\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(jsURL);\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Remove listener after load\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.removeEventListener(isMobile ? 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They also have a 2.8-star rating from 68 Yelp reviews and 1.7 stars from 22 BBB reviews. <\/li><li>HomeLight provides nationwide services. <\/li><li>HomeLight has faced legal disputes, including a 2026 federal TCPA class action alleging unsolicited calls and texts. <\/li><li>HomeLight connects sellers with agents who may charge a 3% commission and also offers possibly lowball cash offers. In contrast, Houzeo offers a Flat Fee MLS service without traditional agent commissions. Clever Offers connects sellers with multiple cash buyers, while UpNest matches homeowners with agents and offers transparent commission rates. <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Legit\"><strong>Is HomeLight Legitimate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, HomeLight is a legitimate real estate company founded by Drew Uher in 2012. According to their website, they have partnered with more than 30K agents and lenders, have served 1M+ clients, and support over $1B of real estate transactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, being a legitimate company does not mean HomeLight has been free of legal disputes. They have faced legal issues over the years which you should learn more about before making a decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>What Legal Disputes Has HomeLight Faced?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight has faced legal challenges related to their marketing and website practices, with plaintiffs alleging unwanted contact and accessibility barriers. The cases involve different laws and are at different stages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hopkins v. HomeLight (2026)<\/strong>: A plaintiff named <a        href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/cases\/federal\/district-courts\/washington\/wawdce\/3:2026cv05017\/356979\/23\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hopkins<\/a> alleged that HomeLight kept calling and texting people who hadn&#8217;t asked to be contacted, including numbers that should have been off-limits under telemarketing rules. HomeLight asked a Washington federal court to dismiss the case, but the court denied that request in July 2026, allowing the class action to move forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rendon v. HomeLight (2022)<\/strong>: <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.accessibility.com\/digital-lawsuits\/rusty-rendon-vs-homelight-inc.-2022-05-31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rusty Rendon<\/a>, who is visually impaired, alleged that HomeLight&#8217;s website wasn&#8217;t built to work properly with screen-reading software. This reportedly made it difficult or impossible for him to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Separately, <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.casemine.com\/judgement\/us\/6516530219add10467163ce5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HomeLight sued HomeOpenly<\/a> and its founder, Dmitry Shkipin, after Shkipin and HomeOpenly published claims accusing HomeLight of illegal price-fixing and other misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these cases don&#8217;t prove HomeLight broke the law, they are still worth knowing about if you are considering using the company. Complaints about unwanted calls and texts, in particular, line up closely with what shows up repeatedly in customer reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"HomeLight-Reviews\"><strong>How Do Customers Rate HomeLight?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>535 are from <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/HomeLight\/@32.4524165,-113.0723291,7793253m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x80858064583da381:0x15a133bfe4a43904!8m2!3d37.793949!4d-122.398062!16s%2Fg%2F11ckr5bk91?entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google<\/a>, where HomeLight has a 4.5-star rating. On <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/homelight.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trustpilot<\/a>, they have 2.2 stars from 8 reviews. On <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Yelp<\/a>, they have a 2.8-star rating based on 68 reviews. Additionally, they are an A+ accredited <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/az\/scottsdale\/profile\/real-estate\/homelight-inc-1126-1000064561\/customer-reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">BBB<\/a> company with 1.7 stars from 22 reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_901484\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_0\" data-footable_id=\"901484\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"HomeLight Ratings\"            id=\"footable_901484\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_1625140307_901484\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_901484 ninja_table_unique_id_1625140307_901484 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_state \">Website <\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_rating_out_of_5 \">Rating <\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_review_count \">Review Count<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"20070\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_20070\">\n            <td>Trustpilot<\/td><td>2.2-star<\/td><td>8<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"20067\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_20067\">\n            <td> BBB<\/td><td>1.7-star<\/td><td>22<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"20069\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_20069\">\n            <td>Google <\/td><td>4.5-star<\/td><td>535<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"20068\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_20068\">\n            <td>Yelp<\/td><td>2.8-star<\/td><td>68<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>We analyzed HomeLight&#8217;s reviews and found that most positive reviews mentioned: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a        href=\"#homelight-referral-service\">Quick agent matches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a        href=\"#homelight-buy-before-you-sell-option\">Buy Before You Sell option<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>However, HomeLight complaints highlight common themes of: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a        href=\"#homelight-scam\">Unauthorised sharing of information and spam calls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a        href=\"#homelight-customer-reviews\">Lack of customer support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"homelight-referral-program\"><a        href=\"#homelight-referral-fee\">Referral fee for agents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a        href=\"#homelight-cash-home-sales\">Redirect cash sale sellers to Realtors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"home-light\"><strong>What Do HomeLight Positive Reviews Say?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-referral-service\"><strong>\u2705 <em>Quick agent-matching service<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several sellers praised HomeLight for connecting them with qualified, local real estate agents and making the selling process easier. Reviewers highlighted knowledgeable agents and smooth transactions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=uoQH_8aH04NS21dKYKP4jw&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">David R<\/a>. shared their experience and said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">David R. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2024<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:100%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I reached out to Homelight when we were looking to sell our home and they smashed us with a good reputable, local real estate agent. They made the process very easy and answered all my questions within a timely matter I would definitely use them again in the future.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Praising the company, <a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BQHG2346zPGJE7959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Peter Borges<\/a> said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Peter Borges<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2022<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:100%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">Using HomeLight made it very easy for my family and I to keep on top of the current real estate market trends in our neighborhood. Once we were ready to sell, HomeLight was able to refer us a highly qualified real estate agent that was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Our realtor was able to quickly sell our home is just a few days and we sold for list price. The process from beginning to end was stress free. We would like to thank both HomeLight and our real estate agent for a pleasant experience.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Google<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"homelight-buy-before-you-sell-option\"><strong>\u2705 <em>Buy Before You Sell flexibility <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few reviewers said HomeLight\u2019s Buy Before You Sell program allowed them to move into their new home before selling their existing property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=z3k5WLR0TiKTKBYA56R5Dg&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Benjamin D<\/a>. had to say: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Benajmin D. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2023<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:100%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I have been shocked by the experience and attentiveness of the Homelight staff and their professionalism. We recently used the Buy Before You Sell program. It was difficult to understand at first, but after understanding it and realizing the benefits far outweighed the costs, we decided to go for it. The results were that we got into a home that would have been near impossible due to our need to sell our home first, and our house would have never looked or showed as well had we been living during the sale. We got to move into the new home first, and although we still were worried our house wouldn&#8217;t sell, our agent did a great job of selling our house and working with Homelight on the second leg. Phew, glad it&#8217;s over, but the reality of the extra money in our pocket and getting the home we actually wanted was well worth it. Thank you Team!<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-complaints\"><strong>What Do HomeLight Negative Reviews Say?<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-scam\"><strong>\u274c <em>Unauthorized contact sharing leads to spam calls and texts<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several reviewers alleged that HomeLight passed their contact information to real estate agents, leading to a barrage of unsolicited calls and emails. Reviewers said they were repeatedly contacted by agents instead of receiving the cash offers they expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing their experience, <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/reviews\/6a91a141e520e4d17509e665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dean Vi<\/a> shared: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Dean Vi<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">AVIOD HOMELIGHT AT ALL COST. their business is just a lead farm where they blasted out your contact information. You\u2019ll get barrage with unqualified,phone calls and emails. That is almost impossible to get out of. My phone has been ringing for morning to night for weeks, many of the callers can barely speak English. It is absolutely insane.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Trustpilot<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=YdoQjs6aHSqF_Sg_PBylJw&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brandon B<\/a>., who faced a similar situation, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Brandon B. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I think it&#8217;s unanimous. Homelight pulls a bait and switch farming out your phone and email to realtors that solicit you. I searched online how to for sale by owner and HL popped up. &#8216;Sell your home quick for a cash offer&#8217;. I provided my info and did not get any kind of offer from them. Instead received many phone calls and a few emails from realtors that wanted to list my home. I suspect there will be a class action lawsuit for HL in the future.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"homelight-customer-reviews\"><strong>\u274c <em>No resolution for issues<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many reviewers reported struggling to get their issues resolved, with some describing repeated follow-ups and long delays before receiving answers or necessary documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what <a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/39R69eaSskznX2eP7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Brian Pastor<\/a> had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Brian Pastor <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I\u2019ve been inquiring about an issue with HomeLight for several months now, and the lack of support is unacceptable. I\u2019ve tried calling multiple times and only get routed around to different people who all say they can help\u2014but no one ever actually resolves the issue. Emails go unanswered, and getting a hold of a live person to address a technical problem feels impossible.  The only reason I\u2019m giving even one star is because I do find Disclosures.io useful. But beyond that, I am extremely dissatisfied with the service, responsiveness, and customer support. As a paying professional who depends on these tools, I expect far better.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Google<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Complaining about HomeLight, <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=gs8oUbx8oj2tAnlWc-jYSQ&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jane<\/a> said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Jane<\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">Adreadful experience. My real estate broker and I spent days a weeks trying to get documentation for selling a condo. Are there no humans in that place?<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"homelight-referral-fee\">\u274c <strong><em>Referral fees may limit commission savings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some reviewers questioned whether HomeLight provides enough value when part of the agent\u2019s commission goes to HomeLight as referral fee. One reviewer felt the arrangement reduced their ability to negotiate directly with agents for a lower commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=BKybzhkng1Mr-CtisbYM3g&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Roger A<\/a>. complained about the referral fee model and said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Roger A. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2021<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">Constant spam emails once I inquired about selling my home, and they don&#8217;t find you the &#8220;best&#8221; Realtor. They find you the one THEY want you to use&#8230; that being ones who&#8217;ve agreed to pay them a referral fee, which is most likely to be a newer, less experienced agent with limited resources to help you buy or sell. You&#8217;ll learn really fast how to tell the difference. If you think it&#8217;s expensive to hire a professional to do a job, just wait until you hire an amateur!<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing their experience, <a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/rge3avtzPR9ECmYNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jet Ski<\/a> stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Jet Ski. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2021<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">HomeLight states it\u2019s free, but in my case they are getting 25% of the selling agents commission. They really have done nothing to earn that. You\u2019re better off looking at google reviews, then looking at the agents website for those you\u2019re interested in and negotiating commissions with the agent. Here\u2019s a few details of my experience.  I stated I was looking at selling in 1-3 months, yet I started getting lots of calls the same day with no filtering on their side. Also, there were a couple of agents I knew personally that received a referral from HomeLight, now they&#8217;re on the hook for 25% of their commissions if I use them. I have now missed an opportunity to negotiate directly with these agents on commissions.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Google<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"homelight-cash-home-sales\">\u274c<strong><em> Cash-sale-interested sellers persuaded to connect with Realtors <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some reviewers said they requested cash offers through the Simple Sale program but were instead referred to real estate agents. They described this as misleading and felt HomeLight did not honor their preference for a cash sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=4E88g5_ZwR5iN0Vt8XuDNw&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jason H<\/a>. had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Jason H. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2025<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">Where to start with this company, bait and switch To start. They called me 4 times to ask me questions about my property. When I asked about the cash offer, they said a realtor would be in contact with me. I told them that&#8217;s not what I wanted, got hung up on. Called them 4 times, got hung on all times because I asked questions. Run from this company, they are horrible.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=3_nVKdtztqbEw-qWrtuaDQ&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ryan S<\/a>., who faced a similar situation, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"testimonial_review_wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-houzeo-testimonial-block\"><div class=\"inner_wrapper\"><div class=\"reviewer_name__stars\"><div class=\"reviewer_name_col\"><span class=\"reviewer_name_text\">Ryan S. <\/span><span class=\"reviewer_location_text\">USA<\/span><span class=\"review_submit_date\">Submitted 2024<\/span><\/div><div class=\"review_stars\"><div class=\"rating\"><div class=\"only-stars-background\"><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/div><span class=\"outerbox-wrap dark-green\" style=\"width:20%;\"><i><label title=\"Excellent\" class=\"star star-1\"><\/label><label title=\"Great\" class=\"star star-2\"><\/label><label title=\"Average\" class=\"star star-3\"><\/label><label title=\"Poor\" class=\"star star-4\"><\/label><label title=\"Bad\" class=\"star star-5\"><\/label><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"review_description\">I request an Offer for their Simple Sale cash buy option, and specifically stated that I did not want to be contacted by an agent&#8230; After entering my information they immediately said no investors were available in my area and sent my contact info out to several realtors. They are not to be trusted with your information. This is just a bait and switch referral operation.<\/p><p class=\"review_description\"><\/p><p class=\"source_text\">Source: Yelp<\/p><\/div><span class=\"blue_border_tringle\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Pros-and-Cons\"><strong>What Are HomeLight Pros and Cons?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After analyzing the various services of HomeLight and their reviews, here are the advantages and disadvantages we found. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-pros\"><strong>\u2705 Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"buy-before-you-sell-real-estate-experts\"><strong>Extensive Network of Experts:<\/strong> HomeLight Inc. has partnered with over 30,000 agents and lenders across the US. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide Coverage:<\/strong> HomeLight&#8217;s agent-matching service is available in all 50 states. Their Cash Offer and Trade-In program also extends service in many major markets like Florida, Colorado, Texas, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick Agent Suggestions:<\/strong> HomeLight instantly gives you an agent recommendation after you fill out an online form. For example, the company immediately suggested agents to <a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/z6FxB3e5fRALraGX7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jessica Stahl<\/a> after they filled out the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streamlined Process:<\/strong> With agent-matching services, financing tools, closing services and more in one place, HomeLight can be your one-stop solution for a streamlined homesale. For instance, buyer <a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XfUJzNfzjYy3HPuE7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bob Wilson<\/a> used the help of HomeLight Title and Closing to easily manage the escrow funds and closing costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-cons\"><strong>\u274c Cons<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Negligible Scope for Commission Savings:<\/strong>&nbsp;Agents pay a referral fee to HomeLight when they close a deal through the platform. This fee can make it harder for you to negotiate a lower commission, as part of the agent\u2019s commission is already committed to the referral fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unauthorized Sharing of Information: <\/strong>HomeLight might share your information even if you approach them for a cash offer. <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=3_nVKdtztqbEw-qWrtuaDQ&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ryan S<\/a>. faced this situation when the company sent their information to Realtors, despite requesting otherwise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constant Spam Calls:&nbsp;<\/strong>After contacting HomeLight once, you may receive frequent spam calls and emails. For example, <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=1E_zmDVzvTnOGw5STPzcOg&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Victor S<\/a> contacted HomeLight to find out the value of their home. Even though the company did not respond, they received many spam calls and texts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unreliable Customer Service<\/strong>: You may have to follow up multiple times to get your questions or issues resolved. Some reviewers also reported delays in receiving answers or necessary information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cash Offer Requests May Lead to Realtor Referrals<\/strong>: As per many reviews, even if you request a cash offer through HomeLight, you may instead be connected with a real estate agent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udd0e Is there a HomeLight listing management service?<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes, there is a HomeLight listing management service. Their website claims that it helps agents make transactions simple and secure. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"How-Does-HomeLight-Work\"><strong>How Does HomeLight Work for Sellers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use HomeLight&#8217;s services to either list your home on the market or seek a fast all-cash offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check Your Home&#8217;s Worth:<\/strong> Visit <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HomeLight.com<\/a> and see what your home&#8217;s current value is before deciding whether you want to list it on the market or not. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get Recommendations:<\/strong> In case you want to list on the MLS, HomeLight will suggest you real estate experts in your area. You can choose the best match for your needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell Your Home:<\/strong> Whether you list your home or seek a cash offer, HomeLight and their agents will help you sell your home. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close the Deal:<\/strong>&nbsp;HomeLight promises to help you through the closing process. Their representative will help you with the paperwork and closing transaction. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\n \ud83d\udea8<b>Important:<\/b> Many HomeLight seller reviews mentioned that they received a barrage of spam calls and mails after using the the HomeLight home value estimator. <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"HomeLight-reviews-customer-feedback\"><strong>How Does HomeLight Work for Buyers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight can help you secure your dream house with a simple buying process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"homelight-real-estate-agents\"><strong>Connect With Agents:<\/strong> After you enter your home search details, HomeLight will suggest local agents. You can interview them and then choose one that works best for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure a Mortgage: <\/strong>After agreeing upon a budget with your agent, you can connect with lenders to secure a loan. You can also apply for a HomeLight Home Loan in certain states. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find Your Home: <\/strong>With HomeLight&#8217;s home search, you can keep an eye on new listings on the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make an Offer:<\/strong> Once you find your dream house, you can make an offer with the help of the HomeLight agent. In case your offer is accepted, the agent will further help with the closing paperwork. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udd0d What is HomeLight Settlement LLC? <\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>HomeLight Settlement LLC helps buyers and sellers to handle the title and closing process. Since there is a lot of paperwork during the settlement process, the company steps in and makes it easier for you to track the legal steps. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"Other-Services\"><strong>Other HomeLight Programs and Services <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most homeowners approach HomeLight for their agent-matching services. However, the company has expanded their services to cover many other aspects of real estate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-simple-sale\"><strong>HomeLight Simple Sale program <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use HomeLight&#8217;s Simple Sale program to get competitive cash offers for your home and compare them with traditional sale prices. Through this program, you can sell your house as-is, and that too with zero commission fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We found HomeLight Simple Sale reviews where sellers alleged that even though they approached the company for a cash offer, their information was shared with listing agents. Sellers like <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=2fTHN8IPHeXrQKcCn9kKmA&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Joe B<\/a> and <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/homelight-san-francisco-5?hrid=K5luMFOPu5DFAkygSuF5lA&#038;utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&#038;utm_medium=copy_link&#038;utm_source=(direct)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Karrie J<\/a> called out HomeLight for using such deceptive techniques. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>How Much Do You Pay? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use HomeLight&#8217;s Simple Sale program without having to worry about any costs. You don&#8217;t have to pay any commission fee while seeking a cash offer. Additionally, you don&#8217;t have to undertake any repairs either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-houzeo-pro-tip-box wp-block-houzeo-grey-text blue-box-content-list pro-tip-blue-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pro-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"pro tip icon\" class=\"pro-tip-icon\"\/><p class=\"pro-tip-text\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> <span>Like most cash offers, you might get only 50% to 70% of your home&#8217;s value with the Simple Sale program. We recommend using a cash buyer marketplace to possibly attract multiple buyers and competitive offers. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-vs-opendoor\"><strong>HomeLight Cash Offer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use HomeLight&#8217;s cash offers as a buyer, too. They will make a cash offer on your behalf and purchase your dream home. You can then buy the property from the company after securing your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>How Much Do You Pay? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have to pay a fee to HomeLight for the number of days they hold your home, depending on your local market. As of now, this service is available in 48 states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first 30 days, you will have to pay a 3% of the purchase price as fee. This amount can be lowered to 1% if you use HomeLight Home Loans. After a month, you will be charged 0.5% daily for the number of days they own your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"buy-before-you-sell-homelight\"><strong>HomeLight Trade-In <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight Trade-In helps you to buy a new house before selling your existing one. You get a guaranteed offer on your old home while buying a new one. After this, the company looks for buyers to resell your old house within 120 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-buy-before-you-sell-reviews\"><strong>How Much Do You Pay? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee changes depending on your local market. Typically, it is 2.4% of the old home&#8217;s sale price. However, it is 2.9% in Florida, while there is an upfront fee of $1,500 in Chicago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px;\">\n \ud83d\udea8<b>Important:<\/b> In case your previous house does not sell within 120 days then HomeLight will buy it at the Loan Payoff Value and list it on the market.<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"homelight-real-estate-leads\"><strong>HomeLight Home Loans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight offers mortgage services with their Home Loan program. They promise help from an assigned loan officer, low rates, and convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\"><strong>How Much Do You Pay? <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research shows that there is no fixed interest rate for the HomeLight mortgage. Typically, it depends on your credit score, loan amount, market conditions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"great-buy-before-you-sell-options-in-my-area\"><strong>HomeLight Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight real estate covers all 50 states and D.C. However, their programs are market-specific and cover different states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"HomeLight_Reviews\" class=\"wp-image-763988\" title=\"Coverage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/HomeLight-Reviews.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"homelight-referral-fee\"><strong>How Much Does HomeLight Charge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HomeLight Referral program is free for you, but they will charge your agent a referral fee. This fee is around <a        href=\"https:\/\/help.homelight.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/9123252350999-referral-agreement-changes-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">25% to 33%<\/a> of your agent\u2019s commission. Meanwhile, the agent might take a commission of 3% or more of your home sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, if your home\u2019s value is $300,000, your agent might charge you $9,000. Out of this, HomeLight will possibly keep around $3,000. As a result, your agent is less likely to negotiate their commission and lower it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a        href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wh8pQE2xJyar2jtK6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Richard Knapp<\/a> was disappointed with HomeLight&#8217;s lack of transparency about their referral fee. They had to pay thousands in commission to an agent they already knew and could have contacted directly. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"check-minus-content-list\" style=\"background-color: #dff0ff; padding:20px; margin-left:-5px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n\ud83d\udea9 HomeOpenly, another real estate platform, had once accused HomeLight of price fixing and false advertising. Watch the video to uncover the truth about the HomeLight vs. HomeOpenly case.<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CDUyyD3kAqY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Homelight-vs-Homeopenly-thumbnail-mailchimp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-414520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Homelight-vs-Homeopenly-thumbnail-mailchimp.webp 672w, https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Homelight-vs-Homeopenly-thumbnail-mailchimp-300x169.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"video\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\ud83d\udd75\ufe0f Does HomeLight charge a hidden fee? <\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No, you don\u2019t pay any hidden fees with HomeLight. The service is free for sellers and buyers. However, agents pay HomeLight about 33% of their commission as a referral fee. This can reduce the agents&#8217; willingness to lower commission rates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"HomeLight-Competitors\"><strong>HomeLight Competitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We evaluated various real estate companies on metrics of essential features such as commission savings, profit, and fee transparency. Our research led us to Houzeo, Clever Offers, and UpNest as top options. Here\u2019s how they compare to HomeLight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion custom-accordion\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-custom-accordion-item accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-header\"><span class=\"accordion-title\">\u2696\ufe0f HomeLight competitor analysis: Research Methodology<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"840px\" height=\"450px\" class=\"accordion-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/dtpwvruv8ddnl.cloudfront.net\/images\/flat-fee-mls\/faqArrow.svg\" alt=\"toggle\"\/><\/button><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>We conducted a comparative analysis to identify HomeLight&#8217;s top competitors based on key factors such as commission savings, profit, and fee transparency. We aim to provide a fair and data-driven comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Market Comparison:<\/strong> We evaluated different types of home-selling solutions, their services, and company policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pricing Structure Assessment:<\/strong> We evaluated the true value of each platform by breaking down upfront flat fees, potential hidden costs, and percentage-based commission structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Feedback Review: <\/strong>We analyzed seller reviews from Yelp, BBB, Trustpilot, and Google to understand satisfaction levels and common concerns across platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support and Assistance Evaluation:<\/strong> The level of transaction support was evaluated by measuring the availability of dedicated closing coordinators, comparative market analyses, and advanced tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection <\/strong><strong style=\"color: initial;\">Criteria: <\/strong>We chose the competitors based on how they differ from HomeLight&#8217;s model to ensure a balanced mix of alternatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"HomeLight-vs-Houzeo\"><strong>1. HomeLight vs. Houzeo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight connects you with real estate agents who typically charge you 3% commission. While you benefit from expert guidance and support, the agent commission is a high cost to consider when selling a house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Houzeo eliminates agent commission and offers <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/flat-fee-mls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a> listing service. You can utilize Houzeo&#8217;s advanced tools, save on hefty commissions, and gain exposure to potential buyers. Check <a        href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/reviews?filtervalue=most-helpful&#038;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houzeo reviews<\/a> to know what sellers have to say about the service. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"footable_parent_386287\"\n         class=\" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui \">\n                <table data-ninja_table_instance=\"ninja_table_instance_1\" data-footable_id=\"386287\" data-filter-delay=\"1000\" aria-label=\"HomeLight vs. Houzeo\"            id=\"footable_386287\"\n           data-unique_identifier=\"ninja_table_unique_id_3603462355_386287\"\n           class=\" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_386287 ninja_table_unique_id_3603462355_386287 ui table  ninja_search_right nt_type_legacy_table selectable striped vertical_centered  footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled ninja_table_pro\">\n                <colgroup>\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_0 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_1 \">\n                            <col class=\"ninja_column_2 \">\n                    <\/colgroup>\n        <thead>\n<tr class=\"footable-header\">\n                                                        <th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_0 ninja_clmn_nm_parameter \">Features<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_1 ninja_clmn_nm_company \">HomeLight<\/th><th scope=\"col\"  class=\"ninja_column_2 ninja_clmn_nm_houzeo \">Houzeo<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n\n        <tr data-row_id=\"14918\" class=\"ninja_table_row_0 nt_row_id_14918\">\n            <td><strong>Listing Fee<strong><\/td><td>3% of Home Sale<\/td><td>$399+ onwards<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14919\" class=\"ninja_table_row_1 nt_row_id_14919\">\n            <td><strong>Customer Rating<strong><\/td><td><strong>4.3 stars<\/strong> (679 reviews)<\/td><td><strong>4.9 stars<\/strong> (11,000+ reviews)<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14920\" class=\"ninja_table_row_2 nt_row_id_14920\">\n            <td><strong>Coverage<strong><\/td><td>Nationwide<\/td><td>Nationwide<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14926\" class=\"ninja_table_row_3 nt_row_id_14926\">\n            <td><strong>Mobile App<strong><\/td><td>\u2705<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14917\" class=\"ninja_table_row_4 nt_row_id_14917\">\n            <td><strong>Showings Management Platform<strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14921\" class=\"ninja_table_row_5 nt_row_id_14921\">\n            <td><strong>Offer Management Platform<strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14922\" class=\"ninja_table_row_6 nt_row_id_14922\">\n            <td><strong>Counter an Offer<strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14923\" class=\"ninja_table_row_7 nt_row_id_14923\">\n            <td><strong>Request Highest and Best Offer<strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n            <tr data-row_id=\"14924\" class=\"ninja_table_row_8 nt_row_id_14924\">\n            <td><strong>Home Inspection Dashboard<strong><\/td><td>\u274c<\/td><td>\u2705<\/td>        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody><!--ninja_tobody_rendering_done-->\n    <\/table>\n    \n    \n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"HomeLight-vs-clever-offers\"><strong>2. HomeLight vs. Clever Offers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sell your house as-is to HomeLight and receive a fast cash offer. However, their offer might be below your home&#8217;s Fair Market Value. Most cash buyers offer only 50% to 70% of your property&#8217;s worth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Clever Offers can push your property in front of multiple buyers and encourage competition. You can possibly attract many offers and choose one that you think is the best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-15\" id=\"HomeLight-vs-UpNest\"><strong>3. HomeLight vs. UpNest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HomeLight&#8217;s fee structure can be complicated to understand. Moreover, many sellers reported that they were not aware of the 33% referral fee that agents have to pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UpNest is another agent-matching company that charges a 30% referral fee to agents. However, they promise transparency for the commission rates so that homeowners can make an informed decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-top-28\" id=\"ways-to-sell-a-house\"><strong>Other Ways to Sell Your House<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sell with a Flat Fee MLS Service:&nbsp;<\/strong><a        href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/flat-fee-mls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flat Fee MLS<\/a>&nbsp;companies list your home on the MLS for an upfront fee. You can avoid paying the agent\u2019s commission while ensuring that your home gets exposure to buyers and major real estate platforms. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell FSBO:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a        href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/for-sale-by-owner-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For Sale By Owner websites<\/a>&nbsp;help you list and sell a house yourself. This way, you save thousands in agent commissions and retain complete control over the selling process. Many FSBO websites will also help you with the paperwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell Through Discount Realtors:<\/strong>\u00a0<a        href=\"https:\/\/www.houzeo.com\/blog\/discount-real-estate-brokers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discount real estate brokers<\/a>\u00a0reduce their commissions to offer affordable services. Their commission varies between 1% and 2.5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell through a Realtor:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional Realtors list your property on the MLS and help you at every step of home selling. 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