Easy, online home buying
At YELLOW, purchasing a home is easy and straightforward. Our platform empowers you to complete the buying process independently, without needing an agent. However, we’re here to help you along the way, or you can choose to work with your own agent.
Enjoy the transparency, convenience, and significant savings that come with buying a home listed with YELLOW.
FIND A HOME
We make finding the right home as easy as possible. Use our listing map to discover everything about your potential new home. Transparency is critical, so we included:
EASY VISITS
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL
See a home you like? Click "Visit Property" on any listing to schedule an appointment. You can see the property in-person or virtually.
MAKE AN OFFER
Easily make an offer online. Sale contracts are completed on official Florida Realtor forms, with easy-to-understand explanations along the way.
CLOSE!
To keep the close on track, our real-time Progress Tracker provides a clear view of what's happening and what comes next. We're always here to help, as well!
WHY YELLOW?
IT'S FREE!
YELLOW’s transparent, digitally-guided process lets you complete your entire home purchase—at no cost. Unlike the high fees of other Realtors, you save significantly with YELLOW.
HOW REALTORS GET PAID
There's $6,000 in fees for every $100,000 of the sale price!
In a sale, the real estate agents get 6% of the sale price. This fee is added to the price of the home - so when you buy a home, you're paying 6% more for the home just for their fees!
With YELLOW, there is no fee built into the sale price. That's a lot of savings!
TRANSPARENCY!
Transparency simplifies the buying process. Here's a few features you'll only find on YELLOW:
AN ONLINE PROCESS
The internet has revolutionized the way to find a home, yet real estate fees remain stubbornly high. YELLOW leverages the internet to make buying easier and cost-effective.
ALWAYS SOMEONE HERE TO HELP
With YELLOW, it's so easy to purchase a home that you may never have to speak with us. But don't worry! We're here to help with any questions you have. Real, live support is always available.
Here’s how the home buying process works on YELLOW
SEARCH FOR HOMES
Our search map shows all current listings and details.
EVEN MORE FEATURES
In addition to the features listed earlier, on YELLOW you’ll also see useful info like:
Check out our BUYER GUIDE for more info on finding a home on YELLOW:
HOME SHOWINGS
See a home you like? Take a visit in-person or virtually.
The listing page for every home has the option to "Visit Property" where you can request an appointment time.
IMPORTANT!
BUYERS MUST BE QUALIFIED
To visit a property, you must submit your financing preapproval and ID.
For the safety of the seller, you will only be able to visit the property if your preapproval amount is above a level set by the seller. That level may be at or slightly below the listing price.
For example, say a seller lists their home for $300,000. They can specify that they only want buyers preapproved for $270,000 or more to visit their home.
It's easy to verify your financing with YELLOW - just upload or send your preapproval document to YELLOW and you're set!
GETTING A PREAPPROVAL
Don't know how to get financing? Check out our RESOURCE page on mortgage preapprovals:
YELLOW's Preapproval Tip:
We recommend buyers first reach out to their current bank or credit union, especially if it’s a larger bank. Having an existing relationship can be beneficial and loan consultants can provide valuable advice on loan types.
LIVE (IN-PERSON) SHOWING
Buyers can safely visit a property on their own or with their agent. We've encouraged sellers to have a digital key lockbox, where visitors enter a temporary code to get access to the door key.
VIRTUAL SHOWINGS
You'll use the video function on your mobile device to watch as the home seller walks through their home.
With YELLOW, you're able to see guided tours of a home using the video function on your phone.
We’ll create a video portal between you and the seller, so the seller can communicate with you as they walk through the home.
For privacy reasons for both parties, the seller will not be able to see the buyer.
Check out our BUYER GUIDE for visiting a home on YELLOW:
MAKE AN OFFER
Find the right home? Make an offer online.
Every listing has a "Make an offer" link where you can enter your offer terms - all filled in online. The sale contracts are completed on legal, downloadable Florida Realtor forms, with helpful explanations along the way.
Be comforted in knowing that 6% of the price you’re paying isn't going to real estate agent fees!
Check out our BUYER GUIDE for making an offer on YELLOW:
CLOSE
We'll walk with you through the closing period.
THE CLOSING PROCESS, SIMPLIFIED
Closing on a home involves several steps, deadlines, and parties working together. To keep everything on track, our real-time Progress Tracker provides a clear view of what's happening and what comes next.
PROGRESS TRACKER
The time to close can vary based on your financing, often taking several weeks. During this period, you'll need to meet certain deadlines, such as inspections, financing conditions, and title searches. Our tracker keeps you updated on these milestones as they come up.
THE MORTGAGE & TITLE COMPANIES
You'll also be in regular communication with key players in the process - your mortgage lender and the title company.
Your mortgage lender will often reach out to request the financial documents needed to finalize your loan.
The title company manages most of the paperwork and coordination required to complete the sale. They handle the funds, facilitate the transfer of ownership, and organize the closing where you receive the keys to your new home. While the seller usually selects the title company, you’re welcome to suggest one if you have a preference.
We've also put together a guide for what to expect in the closing process, which can be found in our BUYER GUIDE.
