Frequently Asked Questions

  • Nope. Nada. Nothing: Whoovia doesn’t charge you list. For Whoovia Sellers, you can claim your property, save your favorite buyers, and engage with them at no charge.

  • No. We are a platform for superb agents who want to provide significant additional value to their clients.

  • Whoovia is an invite-only platform for agents. Once an agent is invited to apply, we vet them to ensure they are truly a top performer across multiple criteria such as the number of homes they sell each year, their tenure in business, and what other agents and past clients say about their dedication to their craft. Over thousands of deals, we’ve seen that the value of a great fiduciary makes them a bargain. Conversely, the cost of working with a weak agent can be destructive.

  • Just like any fiduciary - attorneys, financial advisors, doctors - this is between you and your agent. Since the majority of homes that are not listed have not advertised a willingness to pay a buyer agent commission, it’s typical that you will compensate your agent. Experienced agents are accustomed to finding a way to allow their clients to pay them. In an off-market situation, a client will often pay their agent as part of their closing costs at the time of settlement. Ask your agent what makes the most sense for your circumstances.

  • Nobody likes to be solicited. Homeowners are solicited constantly: from mailers claiming to have buyers, to investors offering all-cash quick settlements, to unsolicited calls, texts, and emails. Homeowners are just not falling for it.

    We built Whoovia to allow sellers the freedom to search real buyers without being harassed. That’s why we’ve created a platform where sellers have the peace of mind of knowing they make the first move to initiate a conversation with a buyer.

    Instead of solicitation, we help buyers in the game of attraction.

  • Absolutely not. Unlike other real estate platforms, we do not see you as a lead to be sold. The only way you will be contacted is if you reach out to a specific buyer and their agent.

Buyers

  • Our built-in DM feature allows your agent to manage conversations with homeowners, all in one place.

  • Sellers find your listing through a variety of channels. Sometimes owners see your listing on their neighborhood listserve or NextDoor™. Others receive an email or text from folks they know. Still, others will see your profile on Facebook, Insta or other social media platforms.

    Every day, more and more homeowners learn about Whoovia and begin browsing buyer listings. The bigger the network of homeowners, the greater your chances of finding an amazing match!

  • There are several reasons why a great fiduciary agent is in your interest on Whoovia. But there are two reasons in particular that we’ve made it a requirement: safety and integrity.

    Imagine a platform that allows anyone to set up a profile and claim that they are a buyer without any verification. By having licensed agents preview homes and accompany you on showings, owners have the assurance that buyers on Whoovia have true intentions. And let’s face it: unless you are Chuck Norris, walking up to a property by yourself to meet a total stranger isn’t the safest idea.

    We believe that trust lays the groundwork for all great conversations.

  • Yes! Our mission is to ensure you have exposure to the entire market. We are designed specifically to help you capture the attention of owners before they hit the MLS. The MLS is also a great resource and you should use it too.

  • Someday, perhaps. At the moment, only buyers working with top agents can create a profile. This affords you a pretty incredible advantage in the market!

Sellers

  • Since buyers have to work with one of our local agent partners to create a profile, we ensure that every buyer on Whoovia is not only a real human but also a motivated, qualified buyer who won’t waste your time.

    Having every buyer work with a licensed agent in your area also helps us ensure a level of security, particularly when showing your home.

  • Good buyers have a few things in common: They are ready, able, and willing to make a deal happen. In addition, Whoovia lets you measure how a buyer’s potential contract terms, timing, and financial capacity match your needs. In a traditional sale, you only see this level of detail when an offer is made.

  • That’s great! You can browse buyers, begin conversations with them, and use our platform just like everyone else. 

  • None. You’re just initiating a conversation. You get to decide if the conversation leads to a sale.