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HomeLight Review

The largest US agent-matching platform — matches consumers with top local agents based on transaction history, with referral fees paid at close.

Starting at Free to join (25-33% at close)

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HomeLight Pros

  • Data-driven agent matching from MLS transaction history
  • Pay-at-close — no upfront cost
  • Strong consumer brand recognition
  • National coverage

HomeLight Cons

  • 25-33% referral fee is a meaningful commission haircut
  • Non-exclusive leads in some markets
  • Top-agent bar is high — newer agents may not qualify

Product Overview

HomeLight is the largest agent-matching network in US real estate. Consumers answer a short questionnaire, and HomeLight matches them with top-performing local agents pulled from MLS transaction data. Agents pay a referral fee (25-33% typical) at close — no upfront cost. The match quality is typically strong because it's data-driven (actual transactions, not agent claims).

HomeLight features

  • Buyer Referrals
  • Seller Referrals
  • Pay-at-Close Model
  • Data-Driven Matching
  • Exclusive Leads
  • National Coverage
  • Consumer-Facing Brand
  • Free to Join

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Starting at Free to join (25-33% at close)

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