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Buyer-driven real estate

Matching homebuyers
with sellers.

Buyers post the home they want: budget, location and must-haves. Homeowners see who is looking to buy and reach out directly, often before they ever list.

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

How it works

Three steps from wish list to front door.

Describe your ideal home once. Homeowners with a matching home see your request and contact you directly.

Submit your home requirements

List your must-haves, set a budget range and pick the neighborhood.

Wish list · Chicago, ILRequirements
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
Large back yard
Garage
Budget$450K – $650K
Post my wish list

Let potential sellers find you

Homeowners with a matching home contact you and send their home for you to consider.

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

Find the home of your dreams

Reach sellers beyond the homes currently on the market and talk to them directly.

Friends greeting a couple at the front door of a home
Showing booked · Sat 11:00
Let the sellers come to youStart here
A smiling couple
Homes matching
2,750 in 60630
Owners reached out
3 this week
For buyers

Find a home without waiting for a listing.

Realistable is an alternative to a standard home search. You set the budget and must-haves, and homeowners who fit reach out to you.

  • Locate the perfect property without the traditional hassle of purchasing real estate.
  • The sellers come to you. This opens opportunities to reach homeowners who have not listed their homes.
  • It's easy to find homes within your budget that meet all of your criteria.
  • Placing a listing on the website is FREE. There are no hidden charges, and no credit card is required.
For sellers

See who wants a home like yours before you list.

See who may be looking for a home just like yours, with transparent offers and no negotiations needed. Were you thinking about relocating but weren't sure you could find a buyer? Now you can make confident decisions about your future. Browsing home buyers is FREE.

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
A smiling homeowner with arms crossed
Buyers near you
12 in your ZIP
Top budget
$910K
[ Your dashboard ]

Your home search, finally talking back.

Every Realistable account comes with a live dashboard. See who fits, who is looking and how your wish list stacks up, all in one place.

  1. Matches the moment they happenWe check every new listing against your wish list and flag the homes and buyers that fit.
  2. See who's lookingDaily listing views show how much attention your wish list or home is getting.
  3. Know your marketActive buyers, median budgets and new buyers in your area, updated as people post.
  4. Chat on your termsRequests wait for your OK, so you only talk to people you choose.
  5. Stand out to sellersProfile strength shows exactly what to add to get more replies.
Post my wish listHow it works
Dashboard
Overview2 to do
My wish lists1 active
My homesNot listed yet
Matches3 new
Messages1 request
Profile100% complete
Matches
0
▲ 3 new in 2 weeks
Listing views · 7 days
0
▲ 24% vs last week
Buyers in Chicago
0
▲ 17 new this week
Messages · requests
0
Waiting on you
Profile strength
0%
All set
Active · visible to sellers

3-bed with a yard in Lincoln Square

Your budget$425k – $500k
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1,800Sq ft
.25Acre lot
GarageFenced yardHome officeNear parks
Recent activity Latest first
  • 92

    New match: 3-bed in Roscoe Village2 hours ago

  • ✉

    Chat request from a homeownerToday

  • 18

    Your wish list got 18 viewsYesterday

  • ▲

    Your budget is above 64% of buyersThis week