Easy, online home buying
Buying a home with YELLOW is easy - and free!
With YELLOW, you can find a home, schedule showings, make offers, and complete the entire purchase online – with or without an agent.
We make finding the right home as easy as possible. Use our listing map to learn everything about a home. Transparency makes a sale go smoothly, so we included:
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.
Easily make an offer online. Sale contracts are completed on official Florida Realtor forms, with easy-to-understand explanations along the way.
To keep the close on track, our real-time Closing Tracker provides a clear view of what's happening and what comes next. We're always here to help, as well!
Unlike traditional agents, YELLOW doesn’t charge buyers anything - ever.
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. So when you buy a home for $500,000, you're paying $30,000 in fees. Thats crazy!
With YELLOW, there is no fee built into the sale price. That's a lot of savings!
Transparency makes a sale go smoothly. We provide real insights before you make an offer:
Our BUYER GUIDE provides everything you need to know about the home buying process.
Search, visit, make offers, contact sellers, and close - all from one platform.
You’re never alone with YELLOW. Real people are here to help by chat, phone, video, or email.
Here’s more details on buying with YELLOW
Search with our interactive map and listing filters. Every listing includes detailed info you won’t find elsewhere.
SEE MORE HOME FEATURES
In addition to the features listed earlier, on YELLOW you’ll also see useful info like:
See our BUYER GUIDE for more info on finding a home on YELLOW:
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 near 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:
Submit your offer directly through the listing. We use official Florida Realtor forms, with built-in guidance to help you understand every step.
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:
We'll connect to the title service company and your lender, and our interactive Closing Tracker keeps you informed of what’s happening and what’s next.
THE CLOSING PROCESS, SIMPLIFIED
Closing on a home involves many steps, deadlines, and parties working together. To keep everything on track, our real-time Closing Tracker provides a clear view of what's happening and what comes next.
CLOSING TRACKER
The time to close can vary based on your financing, often taking several weeks. During this period, you'll need to meet deadlines like inspections, financing conditions, and title searches. Our tracker keeps you updated on these milestones as they come up.
THE MORTGAGE & TITLE COMPANIES
The key players in the closing - your mortgage lender and the title service company - will be in regular contact during this period.
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 put together a guide for what to expect in the closing process, which can be found in our BUYER GUIDE.
