How it works

Buyers post.
Sellers answer.

Realistable turns the home search around. Buyers describe the home they want, and homeowners with a match reach out directly, often before they ever list.

Homeowners: browse real buyers in your ZIP for free, before you decide to list.

Buyer-driven real estate

One wish list. Four steps to a match.

Realistable is an alternative to a standard real estate search. Initiated by the buyer, not the seller, it helps members find the perfect home. You set the budget, list your perfect area and your absolute must-haves, and potential home sellers reach out to you.

For buyers

Submit your dream home requirements

  • List the area you are interested in.
  • Select your must-haves, like the number of bedrooms, yard size, pool or waterfront access.
  • Set a budget range. Interested sellers will connect with you.
Wish list · Chicago, ILRequirements
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
Large back yard
Pool
Budget$450K – $650K
Post my wish list
For sellers

Sellers see who is looking

Sellers can view all current buyer listings in their market and contact buyers as long as their home meets the must-have criteria. No listing required.

Anthony is looking3 bd single-family · Logan Square
$725K
Mia is looking2 bd condo · Lakeview
$480K
David is looking4 bd · finished basement · Edison Park
$910K
Grace is looking3 bd · large yard · Portage Park
$640K
The match

Buyers get matched with potential sellers

Homeowners with properties that match your search submit their homes for your consideration. You see how closely each one fits your list.

Homeowners who match2 new
Stone and siding two-story home
John H.
4 bd · 3 ba · Jefferson Park
4/4
Grey craftsman home with a front porch
Sarah P.
4 bd · 3 ba · Portage Park
3/4
Grey two-story home with a two-car garage
A homeowner in Edison Park
is writing to you
Move in

Find the home of your dreams

Reach sellers beyond the current listings on the market. Tap into the power of Realistable and match directly with unlisted properties.

Friends greeting a couple at the front door of a home
Showing booked · Sat 11:00
Let the sellers come to youStart here
Two sides, one platform

Built for buyers and sellers.

Whether you are searching for a home or wondering who would buy yours, Realistable puts both sides in touch directly.

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For buyers

No more disappointment in your search.

Set your budget so it is clear what you can afford, list your perfect area and your absolute must-haves, and let potential home sellers reach out to you.

Post my wish list
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For sellers

Skip the hassle of listing.

Maybe you were not considering selling, but a buyer is looking for a property just like yours in your neighborhood. It might be your perfect opportunity to downsize after your children have moved out, or to finally find that beach property.

See who is looking to buy
Questions

Good to know.

Is Realistable free?

Yes. Posting a wish list and browsing home buyers are free. There are no hidden charges, and no credit card is required.

Do I need to list my home to find a buyer?

No. Sellers can view current buyer listings in their market and contact buyers whose must-haves their home meets, before deciding to list.

How do buyers and sellers get in touch?

Sellers reach out to buyers whose wish list matches their home, and the conversation continues in the chats in your account.

Is Realistable a real estate agent or brokerage?

No. Realistable offers technology and tools to match real estate buyers and sellers. It does not participate in the real estate transaction.

Get started

Ready to get matched?

Post the home you want, or see who wants a home like yours.