Every so often, we hear from customers who are over the moon about their homebuying and selling experience with Homie. We’ve dubbed them our Happy Homies. We bring

Every so often, we hear from customers who are over the moon about their homebuying and selling experience with Homie. We’ve dubbed them our Happy Homies. We bring you their stories in hopes of inspiring all towards homeownership. 

Meet the Walkenhorst Family

Location: Eagle Mountain, UT Age: Late 20’s Marital Status: Married Children: One  Annual Income: $100 – 110K

In early 2022, Coltin Walkenhorst was in the market for a new home for his growing family. The Walkenhorst’s had bought once before but with this move, the family was looking to upsize. Coltin found out about Homie through recommendation of a co-worker and was intrigued by how simple the entire process was. After reaching out to Homie, it was nothing but smooth sailing for the Walkenhorst family as they were able to sell their current home for top dollar and then turn around and buy a home in the beautiful cedar valley of Eagle Mountain, Utah.

Let’s Break Down the Numbers

Simplifying Real Estate

Huge Savings

“We saved a whole heck of a lot. Our BAC rebate was over $7,000 and then we saved about $10,000 on sale of the old house. We used that money to buy new appliances.”

Absolute Ease “I wanted everything in one suite. If I don’t have to have 6 people to be talking to at the same time, I’m all for it.”

Top Notch Agents “Homie is simple. I didn’t have to do a ton. I got a really good real estate agent who did things right. I’m not too big on meeting up in person, so I never met our agent, Jordan, but she handled everything on the back end and was super responsive. Cody was also amazing.”

What was the best part about using Homie?

“The service from the agents was the crown jewel of the experience.” 

*Homie and Homie Loans have a business relationship in that all are owned by the same persons. Legal Terms & Policies

*Savings calculations based on difference between 3% listing agent commission and Homie’s low listing fee. Savings, commission, and timing may vary

Every so often, we hear from customers who are over the moon about their homebuying and/or selling experience with Homie. We’ve dubbed them our Happy Homies. We

Every so often, we hear from customers who are over the moon about their homebuying and/or selling experience with Homie. We’ve dubbed them our Happy Homies. We bring you their stories in hopes of inspiring all towards homeownership. 

Meet Reta and Rod

Location: Boise, ID Age: Mid 60’s Marital Status: Married Children: One (lives separately) Annual Income: $100,000

Reta and her husband Rod were ready to sell their home, downsize, and move somewhere new. However, they were hesitant after witnessing the market challenges their daughter experienced when purchasing a home in 2021. To win that home, their daughter had to act swiftly, buy it sight unseen, and make an offer above the asking price. Reta and Rod didn’t want to go through a similar situation and get stuck buying a home too quickly. They also didn’t want to sell their home and take on the risk of being unable to find a new one to live in.   

That’s when Reta heard about Homie on the radio. She soon reached out to us and was connected to a local Boise agent, Abby within an hour. Reta explained that they had found a house they loved, but that they didn’t think it would last long on the market. In such a competitive environment, they were afraid the seller would not accept any contingencies.

How They Won

It was precisely then that Reta and Rod were introduced to two homebuyer-empowering tools: Homie Cash™ and Buy Before You Sell. Using both tools, Reta and Rod increased their odds of winning their dream home by submitting a cash offer and then listed their home for sale after moving into their newly won home. All went smoothly and after they closed on their new home, Reta and Rod sold their old home easily for a nice chunk of change.

“Homie had the perfect plan for us. Buy first using Homie’s Cash and then work on selling. It was fast and easy, plus we saved more than $17,000 in commission costs. We highly recommend the Homie way to buy and sell homes.”

Let’s Break Down the Numbers

Simplifying Real Estate

Peace of Mind “We would not have done the move if we couldn’t have done it that way. We were too fearful of being stuck without a new house.” 

Speed After finding the one, Reta and Rod got in contact with their Homie Agent. That same night they toured their dream home and made the winning offer in the driveway. Their offer was accepted the very next day. Homie listed their house a week later and it sold within four hours. 

Savings “We’ve asked agents to give us a break on commissions and they’ve always refused. We’ve sold two homes on our own because of that.”

Reta and Rod paid a low flat fee for selling with Homie ($3,500), and got the rebate on buyer commission as well.

“We were shocked by that. That’s unheard of.”

In Their Own Words

“Highly recommend it. You don’t have to sell first. You can go out and buy using Homie Cash, then you can turn around and sell your home. It just relieves all that stress. It makes the process so much easier. I also appreciated that Homie was willing to negotiate on the commissions. Other agents wouldn’t budge. We felt that realtors should be more flexible according to the market. You guys just made sense. I thought finally, a real estate company that will work with the customer.” 

*Homie and Homie Loan have a business relationship in that all are owned by the same persons. Legal Terms & Policies

** *Savings calculations based on difference between 2.5% listing agent commission and Homie’s low listing fee. Savings may vary

How to Know When You’re Ready to Buy a House

Forged in the fires of the ancient realm…an object of power and fascination arises…legends tell of the jewel that many have sought and few have obtained…A HOME. Beware…here there be dragons. Only the truest and noblest of hearts shall prevail. If you succeed, you will learn how to know when you’re ready to buy a house. Do you dare to embark on the homeowner’s quest?

(If you’re not into this kind of thing, check out a more straightforward

How to Know When You’re Ready to Buy a House

Forged in the fires of the ancient realm…an object of power and fascination arises…legends tell of the jewel that many have sought and few have obtained…A HOME. Beware…here there be dragons. Only the truest and noblest of hearts shall prevail. If you succeed, you will learn how to know when you’re ready to buy a house. Do you dare to embark on the homeowner’s quest?

(If you’re not into this kind of thing, check out a more straightforward version of this quiz.)

Homie and Homie Loans have a business relationship in that all are owned by the same persons. Equal Housing Opportunity. NV Brokerage Name: Homie, NV License #B.146358

Original Publish Date: September 13, 2017

According to KSL, securing a home and a mortgage is among the top 10 most stressful life events. The stress of buying a house ranks right up there with having a child or changing jobs.

We get it. Buying a home, moving, taking on a mortgage—it all happens almost at once. That’s a lot to tackle for anyone but even more so for first-time home buyers. That’s why Homie was founded. There are already so many stressors in life, so the least we

Original Publish Date: September 13, 2017

According to KSL, securing a home and a mortgage is among the top 10 most stressful life events. The stress of buying a house ranks right up there with having a child or changing jobs.

We get it. Buying a home, moving, taking on a mortgage—it all happens almost at once. That’s a lot to tackle for anyone but even more so for first-time home buyers. That’s why Homie was founded. There are already so many stressors in life, so the least we can do is make home buying a little less daunting.

We’ve found that one of the best ways to lessen stress is to be prepared. Let’s take a look at the top three stressful moments you may encounter as a home buyer.

1. The Offer

You found your dream home. You’re tingling with the excitement of putting in an offer, but what will the seller accept? This part of the home buying process can intimidate you because a lot of it is out of your hands as a buyer. There are a lot of unknowns:

We’ve talked about all the stressful moments when you’re putting in an offer, so now let’s go over our best advice for calming those nerves.

2. The Appraisal

The day you get your appraisal back can cause you stress if the amount doesn’t come in high enough. When an appraisal comes in lower than the sales price, it can affect the loan-to-value (LTV), which in turn can mess up your loan or require you to bring more money to closing. A higher LTV may affect your interest rate and determine whether or not mortgage insurance is required.

How do you reduce stress during the appraisal process?

3. Down-to-the-Wire Negotiations

Due diligence is the period of time (usually a couple weeks) in which you research everything about a house. During this time frame, any problems you encounter may justify a renegotiation or concessions from the seller. In general, buyers come out ahead during renegotiations (yay for you!), but the fear that you’re buying a home with structural issues or an aging roof can sometimes cause you to back away from a house late in the game.

Are there really ways to avoid stress during this part of the process? Yes. Yes there are.

Help From Your Homies

Now that you’re armed with the information to deal with the stress of buying a house, talk to a Homie agent! Homie is a full-service real estate brokerage with a mission; we want to help you find the home of your dreams without breaking the bank. We help cut costs by skipping high commissions without skimping on service. Every Homie buyer has a dedicated real estate agent and team of attorneys and specialists. You are never on your own with Homie. To make things even sweeter, Homie will split up to 50% of our commission with you.*** Sound like a dream? Nah, it’s just who we are. Browse homes for sale in your area now!

*Homie Loans, LLC (“Homie Loans”) and any of Homie Technology’s affiliated Real Estate Brokerages (“Homie”) have a business relationship in that both are owned by the same persons. Because of this relationship, this referral may provide Homie or Homie Loans a financial or other benefit. You are NOT required to use either Homie Loans or Homie. You may use them individually or together. By using Homie or Homie Loans, you agree that your information may be shared between the two companies regarding the home buying or home selling transaction.

THERE ARE FREQUENTLY OTHER SETTLEMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS AVAILABLE WITH SIMILAR SERVICES. YOU ARE FREE TO SHOP AROUND TO DETERMINE THAT YOU ARE RECEIVING THE BEST SERVICES AND THE BEST RATE FOR THESE SERVICES.

***Subject to terms and conditions outlined in the Buyer Broker Agreement.

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