Keep What You Earned.
The typical home sale costs tens of thousands in agent commissions. NestMatcher sellers pay $100 flat and potentially keep every dollar of savings.
No commission. No agent. No public listing. Just a direct match.
What Does Selling With an Agent Actually Cost?
Here's the math on a $500,000 home, side by side.
Traditional Agent
5–6% commission
- Agent commission$25,000–$30,000
- Attorney and legal fees$1,500–$3,000
- Title and closing costs$1,000–$2,500
- Transfer taxes and government feesvaries by state and municipality. See our Education Hub for NY/NJ/FL details.
- Recording fees$200–$500
Additional costs above commission
$3,300–$6,700
Total: $28,000–$36,000+ on a $500,000 home
Flat Fee MLS
$400–$1,500
- Agent commission$0
- Attorney and legal fees$1,500–$3,000
- Title and closing costs$1,000–$2,500
- Transfer taxes and government feesvaries by state and municipality. See our Education Hub for NY/NJ/FL details.
- Recording fees$200–$500
Additional costs above commission
$3,300–$6,700
Total: $3,700–$8,200+ on a $500,000 home
Still requires finding your own buyers without our matching system.
NestMatcher
$100
- Agent commission$0
- Attorney and legal fees$1,500–$3,000
- Title and closing costs$1,000–$2,500
- Transfer taxes and government feesvaries by state and municipality. See our Education Hub for NY/NJ/FL details.
- Recording fees$200–$500
Additional costs above commission
$3,300–$6,700
Total: $3,400–$7,200 on a $500,000 home
Potential savings vs traditional agent: $20,800–$28,800+
You could potentially save tens of thousands compared to a traditional agent.
The professional costs: attorney, title, and transfer taxes. You pay those no matter what. NestMatcher removes the commission. That's where the potential savings are.
Estimates based on a $500,000 home sale with a 6% agent commission. Transfer taxes vary by state and municipality. All figures are approximations for illustrative purposes only. Actual costs vary.
Why Sellers Choose NestMatcher
No Commission. Ever.
NestMatcher charges a flat $100 listing fee and nothing else. No percentage of your sale. No surprise fees at closing. What you negotiate with your buyer is what you keep.
Complete Privacy
Your property is never publicly listed on a database. No strangers browsing your home on Zillow. Your listing exists only in our private matching system and appears only in match emails sent to verified buyers whose criteria align with yours.
Verified Buyers Only
Every buyer who receives your contact details has completed government ID verification through Stripe Identity. You're not dealing with anonymous inquiries. You're connecting with identity-confirmed users. Verification reduces anonymity but does not guarantee conduct or intentions.
Full Control
You set your price. You choose your timeline. You decide who to respond to. NestMatcher gives you the tools to connect with a buyer whose criteria align with yours. Everything else is on your terms.
Education Hub Access
Access our free Education Hub: 13 in-depth articles covering every step of the home sale process. From pricing your home to closing day, everything you need to sell confidently without an agent. Video guides coming soon.
License-Verified Professional Directory
Need an attorney, inspector, or title company? Our directory connects you with license-verified professionals across NY, NJ, and FL and every provider has submitted proof of current licensure. Browse when you're ready.
What Happens After a Match?
After a match you connect directly and choose your own professionals: attorney, inspector, and title company. Just like any standard real estate transaction. NestMatcher gives you the introduction. You handle everything from there, on your own terms.
How It Works
Create your account
free, takes 2 minutes
Post your criteria
describe your property, set your price
Pay $100
one time, no recurring fees
Receive match emails
buyers whose criteria align with yours
Connect and sell
directly, on your terms
That's the whole process. No open houses. No professional photography required. Share photos directly with matched buyers if you choose. No agent sitting between you and your buyer.
The Real Reason People Use Agents, And Why It's Changing
Most sellers don't hire an agent because they can't find a buyer on their own. They hire an agent because they're not sure how the process works, what documents they need, who to call, or how to avoid making a costly mistake. That's understandable. Selling a home is one of the biggest financial events of most people's lives.
But access to buyers and knowledge of the process are two different things. NestMatcher handles the first one. Our Education Hub handles the second. We've built a complete library of simple guides covering every step of the process, from pricing your home to what happens at closing, so you can move forward with confidence.
You'll still want a real estate attorney, especially in New York and New Jersey. You'll still want an inspector and a title company. Those professionals do real, valuable work. What you don't need is someone taking 5–6% of your sale price to connect you with a buyer. That's what NestMatcher replaces.
Common Seller Questions
Q: Can I use NestMatcher if I'm already listed with a real estate agent?
A: It depends on your listing agreement. If you signed an exclusive right-to-sell agreement, that contract may restrict your ability to sell through other channels. If you have an open listing or exclusive agency agreement, you likely have more flexibility. We recommend reviewing your agreement carefully before proceeding. Our Education Hub has a full explanation of the different types of agent agreements.
Q: Do I need to have professional photos to post?
A: No. NestMatcher is a criteria-based matching system, not a photo listing site. You don't need professional photography to post. Your listing is based on property details, not visual presentation. If you do eventually want photos for direct outreach to buyers, our Professional Directory includes independent photographers you can explore.
Q: What if my home doesn't sell through NestMatcher?
A: Your listing stays active as long as you want it to at no additional charge. If you decide to pursue other options simultaneously, including listing with an agent depending on your agreements. That's entirely your choice. NestMatcher is one channel, not an exclusive commitment.
Q: Do I need a real estate attorney?
A: NestMatcher encourages all sellers to consider engaging a real estate attorney, particularly in New York and New Jersey where attorney involvement is standard practice. Your attorney drafts or reviews the purchase contract, handles the attorney review period, and protects your interests through closing. In Florida, a title company typically handles the closing though having your own attorney review documents before signing is advisable. Our Professional Directory lists license-verified real estate attorneys in NY, NJ, and FL.
Ready to Keep More of What Your Home Is Worth?
Post your property criteria today for a one-time flat fee of $100.