HomeLight Reviews: See What Real Clients Have to Say About It
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Dwayne Vega Contributing AuthorDwayne Vega is a freelance writer with a specialization in real estate content. He works closely with B2C and B2B companies providing useful and engaging content that converts viewers into clients. When he isn’t writing for work, you can find him reading and writing for his ongoing MFA in Creative Writing.
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Richard Haddad, Executive EditorClose
Richard Haddad Executive EditorRichard Haddad is the executive editor of HomeLight.com. He works with an experienced content team that oversees the company’s blog featuring in-depth articles about the home buying and selling process, homeownership news, home care and design tips, and related real estate trends. Previously, he served as an editor and content producer for World Company, Gannett, and Western News & Info, where he also served as news director and director of internet operations.
Imagine buying or selling a house using a top real estate agent who soothes the pain and hassle of a real estate transaction, and saves you ample time and money throughout the process. With HomeLight, you can get matched with a data-backed top-performing agent in minutes, plus take advantage of other user-friendly services that make buying or selling a breeze. But let’s back up a second: Is it a legitimate platform? What do HomeLight reviews say?
Let’s look at the data and user feedback. Here’s what buyers and sellers need to know.
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What is HomeLight?
HomeLight is a real estate company empowering people to achieve better results when buying or selling a home. It envisions a world of simple, certain, and satisfying real estate transactions.
Backed by cutting-edge technology and a massive network of agents, HomeLight has already helped almost two million people buy and sell a home, improving the experience at every step. The old innovations in real estate helped you find a home — HomeLight wants to enhance that journey with the help of a top agent.
Hundreds of thousands of homebuyers and sellers use HomeLight to:
- Partner with top real estate agents
- Receive a cash offer on their home
- Make a more competitive offer to win their dream home
- Simplify the process of buying and selling at the same time
Ultimately, HomeLight helps buyers and sellers save time, money, and stress during one of the largest and most important financial transactions of their lives.
How does HomeLight work?
HomeLight offers services that ease the hassle of real estate transactions for both sellers and buyers.
HomeLight for sellers
For most people, a home is the single most significant financial investment they’ll ever make. When you sell your home, you want to find a real estate agent that sells homes faster and for more money.
Using an experienced, top-rated agent is a proven way to get a higher payday when you sell your home. Our data shows that the top 5% of real estate agents across the U.S. — those in our network — sell homes for as much as 10% more than the average agent.
With HomeLight’s free agent-matching platform, you can find a top agent in minutes.
Here’s how it works:
- The user enters key property information, including when they want to sell.
- HomeLight’s platform analyzes over 27 million real estate transactions and thousands of reviews to find your ideal agent.
- The tool also reviews an agent’s specialties, experiences, and market presence in your area.
- The user gets a curated list of agent recommendations.
HomeLight does not let agents pay to get listed on our platform, so you only get data-backed, unbiased recommendations. Our agents keep tabs on your local market because they know the area. On top of reliable agent matches, our service is 100% free with no cost at all to you.
Sellers can also use HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform to receive a no-obligation cash offer on their homes. We’ll explore Simple Sale in a minute.
HomeLight for buyers
It’s time for you to buy a home, and you want to take the stress out of house-hunting. Or, perhaps you need someone to help you get a grip on the volatile housing market in your city. HomeLight can match you with an agent for that!
Here’s how it works:
1. The user provides information on what they’re after in a home and a real estate agent.
2. HomeLight’s platform analyzes millions of transactions and thousands of agent reviews to find the top-performing real estate agents in your area.
3. The tool recommends agents who have proven success at handling needs like yours.
HomeLight’s agent-matching service for buyers comes at no cost to you and is 100% free.
Your agent works for you to make buying a home easier. To help win your dream home, a top agent will:
- Prepare all the documents and offers
- Provide detailed knowledge and experience in your local market
- Advise you during the home-buying process
- Help you get the right home at the right price
Overall, HomeLight has introduced almost two million buyers and sellers (and counting) to top local real estate agents.
How does HomeLight make money?
Suppose you get matched with one of HomeLight’s in-network agents and complete a home sale or purchase. In that case, HomeLight will receive a portion of the agent’s commission as a referral fee. Agents cannot pay to receive a listing.
There is no cost to you, the home buyer or seller, to use HomeLight’s agent match. The service is 100% free with no catch. This convenience makes Agent Match a valuable, time-saving win-win for buyers and sellers.
Is HomeLight legitimate?
Yes, HomeLight is a legitimate company. It has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) since 2019 and currently holds an A+ rating with more than a hundred reviews. Based on hundreds of user reviews, it has earned 4.8 stars on Google. In addition, HomeLight was recognized as one of the top 25 real estate technology companies of 2024 by The Financial Technology Report.
See more reviews and testimonials about HomeLight at this link.
What is Simple Sale?
HomeLight’s Simple Sale helps homeowners sell their houses fast by connecting them with cash buyers. You can skip the hassle of repairs, staging, or showings and get an offer quickly. It’s a great option if you need to move fast due to relocation, financial reasons, or an inherited property.
There’s no pressure — you can compare offers and decide what works best for you. It’s an easy, stress-free way to sell without the usual headaches.
Here’s how it works:
- The seller provides property information and speaks to a HomeLight Home Consultant.
- The platform uses local neighborhood data to determine the best home price.
- The seller talks to investors and secures a competitive offer in as few as 10 days.
- The seller accepts the top offer and gets ready for the move.
The process can take as little as ten days from start to finish, and you can save yourself the cost and hassle of marketing your home:
- Sell your house as-is, with no repairs or renovations
- Bypass prep work, showings, and staging costs
- Avoid agent commissions or unexpected fees
Here is an example of what HomeLight clients are saying about Simple Sale:
Baohan Wu was looking for the easiest way to sell his home, and needed to do it fast since he had already purchased his new home. With HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform, Wu found the flexibility he needed with an all-cash offer. See the video below.
Selling your home does not need to be stressful. With Simple Sale, you greatly reduce the risk and uncertainty of a traditional mortgage-backed sale falling through, and you can often pick your closing date.
What is Buy Before You Sell?
HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell program simplifies your transition to a new home. It allows you to purchase your next home before selling your current property.
Here’s how it works:
1. Apply in minutes with no commitment: Find out if your property is a good fit for the program and get your equity unlock amount approved in 24 hours or less. No commitment is required.
2. Buy your dream home with confidence: Once you’re approved, you’ll have access to a portion of your equity in your current home. You’ll be able to submit a competitive offer with no home sale contingency at any time — regardless of how long it takes to find your dream home. Our near-instant Equity Unlock Calculator lets you estimate how much equity we can unlock from your current home.
3. Sell your current home with peace of mind: After you move into your new home, we will list your unoccupied home on the market to attract the strongest offer possible. You’ll receive the remainder of your equity after the home sells.
HomeLight reviews
HomeLight has helped almost two million people buy or sell a home quickly and smoothly using our Agent Match and Simple Sale services.
On Sitejabber, HomeLight has 4.3 stars out of 5 from over 300 reviews, indicating that buyers and sellers are overwhelmingly happy with our services. Read below for some examples of how HomeLight has helped sellers and buyers just like you.
Jordyn D from Berthoud, Colorado, explains, “We used HomeLight to find a Realtor® in our area to buy our first home. HomeLight made the process super easy! I was able to compare Realtors® in our area [who] could help us with what we were looking for! We ended up being connected with a team that is very experienced.”
LaMonte D said, “HomeLight is a great service to use if you’ve got a property to sell. I didn’t know what to expect from the service, but they paired me with a Realtor® in the area that was familiar with the community and provided excellent assistance in getting the property listed and sold. If you’ve got a property to sell, I highly recommend you contact HomeLight.”
Geralyn M. from Marysville, Ohio, said, “I was skeptical about using HomeLight at first because I had just run across it on the internet. Boy, am I ever glad that I decided to go ahead and use this great service. With minimal effort and a very short amount of time, I was connected to a top-notch Realtor® who was professional and very knowledgeable. She found a buyer for my home in two days and got me more than my asking price.”
Regarding Simple Sale, Dolly K from Dallas, Georgia, said, “I would like to thank HomeLight for finding us a professional investor to buy our house. I did not expect it would be that simple, fast, and hassle-free. [I] spoke [once] with HomeLight representative, Brittany, explaining the house condition and what I expected to sell. The next day I got a few interested parties…closing went through smoothly. Superb! I have shared this experience with HomeLight to my friends, highly recommended.”
Jose S from Orlando, Florida, said, “My HomeLight experience was pleasant and straightforward. They made my real estate transaction so simple. The ease of contact via the web portal and professional assistance via the phone made the process so much easier… HomeLight made my life so much easier. I highly recommend HomeLight to anyone needing to close on their home or property.”
See more reviews and testimonials about HomeLight at this link.
Note that HomeLight makes every effort to contact you once you engage our services. Sometimes, people decide that they no longer want to use the service but may still receive calls or emails, which can feel bothersome. In that case, reach out to our dedicated HomeLight Support Team, and we’ll make sure to unsubscribe you from our contact list.
As our mission statement proclaims, HomeLight’s vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying for all. We strive for satisfaction with every buyer or seller who uses our service. If your experience with HomeLight has been different, let us know through our contact page or by calling 844-488-8455.
What other services does HomeLight provide?
HomeLight provides additional tools and resources to make the home buying and selling process easier:
- Home Value Estimator: Learn how much your house is worth now to make informed selling decisions and maximize your profit. Our home value estimate comes from multiple data sources.
- Agent Commissions Calculator: Look up average commission rates for your city to better understand the costs of selling a home.
- Home Affordability Calculator: We help buyers budget using current savings, income, and down payment.
- Net Proceeds Calculator: Estimate home selling expenses and the net proceeds you could earn from the sale.
- Best Time to Sell Calculator: Determine when you should list your property to sell quickly and for the most money. The tool analyzes market data and home sale price data to come up with reliable predictions.
- Informative blogs: See expert advice, checklists, and quick tips in the HomeLight Seller and Buyer resource centers.
Other frequently asked questions about HomeLight
Do real estate agents pay HomeLight to be part of their network?
No. Real estate agents cannot pay to be part of HomeLight’s network. We thoroughly vet our agents for performance and professionalism.
Is HomeLight worth it? Do they deliver as promised?
If you want to buy or sell a home with better results, and with a top real estate agent guiding you throughout the journey, HomeLight is a great choice for you. Our free Agent Matching gives you a powerful ally as you navigate the closing process.
Does HomeLight buy houses?
No, HomeLight itself doesn’t directly buy houses, but it offers a service called Simple Sale, which connects homeowners with cash buyers. This program is designed for those who need to sell quickly, providing competitive cash offers from a network of real estate investors. Unlike a traditional sale, there’s no need for repairs, staging, or waiting on the market.
Aside from a cash offer, the platform allows homeowners to see an estimate of how much they can sell their house for when they sell on the open market with an agent.
Find Your Perfect Real Estate Agent
We analyze over 27 million transactions and thousands of reviews to determine which agent is best for you based on your needs.
Valuable and proven services to sellers and buyers
HomeLight is an online real estate company specializing in providing valuable and proven services to sellers and buyers as they navigate an often laborious process.
If you need to sell a home fast, our Simple Sale platform provides you with a no-obligation cash offer. We want to ensure that your experience is quick, certain, and worthwhile. If you need to juggle two of the biggest real estate transactions in your life, HomeLight’s Buy Before You Sell program can help you secure your next home before selling your current one, making the process smoother and less stressful.
Overall, HomeLight’s reviews reveal a positive view of the company from customers, employees, and partners. Almost two million buyers and sellers have successfully used HomeLight’s trusted services, and thousands have left positive reviews.
If you are ready to find a top-rated real estate agent, check out our Agent Match tool so that you can sell your home faster and for more money, or make plans to buy your dream home.
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