How NestMatcher Works
No agents. No browsing. No commission. Just a direct, private criteria-based match between a buyer and a seller, delivered directly to your inbox.
The Simple Idea Behind NestMatcher
You Submit Your Criteria
Sellers describe what they're selling. Buyers describe what they're looking for. That's it. No listing photos required, no open houses, no public exposure.
We Match Privately
Our algorithm compares every seller listing against every buyer profile behind the scenes. When the criteria line up, both sides are notified. No public database. No browsing. Completely private.
You Connect Directly
Matched buyers and sellers receive an email with the other side's criteria summary. Once both parties verify their identity, contact details are exchanged. Everything from there is between you.
NestMatcher is not a real estate broker or agent. We connect people. You make the decisions.
For Sellers
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Create Your Account
Sign up with your email or continue with Google or Facebook. You'll confirm your state of residence and agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and identity verification consent. Takes less than two minutes.
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Submit Your Property Criteria
Fill out a simple form describing your property: location, asking price, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, and any features that matter. Everything beyond the basics is optional. The more detail you share, the better your matches. You can save and return to the form at any time, and your listing is fully editable after submission.
Not ready to fill everything out? Submit the basics now and add details later from your dashboard.
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Pay the $100 Flat Fee
After submitting your criteria, pay a one-time flat fee of $100. This is the only fee NestMatcher ever charges you. No commission. No percentage of your sale. No hidden costs. Your listing is activated in the matching system immediately after payment.
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Receive Match Emails
When a buyer's criteria aligns with your listing, you receive an email with a summary of their buying criteria: what they're looking for, their budget, their timeline, and any community preferences. You'll also see a match strength indicator. No action required until you see a match you're interested in.
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Complete Privacy
• Value privacy, your property is never publicly listed on a database
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Connect Directly
Once both parties are verified, you receive the buyer's name and email address. From that point forward everything is between you and the buyer. NestMatcher's role ends here. You negotiate directly, arrange showings on your own terms, and handle the transaction with whatever professional help you choose.
Your listing stays active as long as your home is available. Every 90 days we'll send a quick check-in email to confirm it's still active. One click keeps it live. When your home sells, simply mark it as sold from your dashboard.
For Buyers
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Create Your Account
Sign up for free with your email or continue with Google. Confirm your state and agree to our terms. Done in under two minutes.
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Submit Your Buying Criteria
Describe what you're looking for: target location, price range, property type, minimum bedrooms, and any features that matter to you. Everything beyond the essentials is optional. You can be as specific or as flexible as you like. The more you share the better your matches, but even a simple profile will start generating results.
Not sure exactly what you want yet? Submit what you know and refine it later. Your profile is fully editable from your dashboard at any time.
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Receive Match Emails
When a seller's property criteria aligns with what you submitted, you receive an email with a summary of their property: location area, asking price, property type, bedrooms, features, condition, timeline, and any community criteria. No action required until you see something you're interested in.
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Complete Identity Verification
When you want to connect with a match, both you and the seller complete identity verification through Stripe Identity. Same process as sellers, government-issued photo ID, takes about two minutes. Required before contact details are shared.
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Connect Directly
Once both parties are verified, you receive the seller's name and email. Contact them directly, arrange a showing on your own terms, and take things from there. NestMatcher's role ends here.
Buying on NestMatcher is completely free. There are no buyer fees, no commissions, and no obligation to proceed with any match. Update your criteria or deactivate your profile at any time from your dashboard.
How We Find Your Match
When you submit your criteria, whether you're a seller or a buyer, our system immediately compares your submission against every active profile on the other side. We look at location, price, property type, and bedroom count as the foundation of every match. From there, additional criteria like features, timeline, financing preference, and community proximity all contribute to your match strength score.
We intentionally keep the algorithm flexible. A partial match is still a match worth knowing about, especially in a market where flexibility on both sides often leads to the best deals. You'll see a match strength indicator in every match email so you can judge relevance for yourself.
3 core match criteria
Loose algorithm for more matches and better results.
Daily rematching finds new combinations every night.
About Identity Verification
What It Is
Before we share anyone's contact details, both parties must verify their identity using a government-issued photo ID through Stripe Identity, the same verification technology used by major financial platforms. The process takes about two minutes and is done entirely within the platform.
What It Does and Doesn't Mean
Verification confirms that an identity-confirmed user is behind the account. It supports accountability that anonymous platforms don't have. It does not constitute a background check or criminal record check. We're honest about that. Identity verification reduces risk but does not eliminate it. That's why we also provide safety guidance for every in-person meeting. Verification supports accountability but does not guarantee identity, conduct, or safety.
After the Match, What's Next
Once contact details are exchanged, the transaction is entirely in your hands. NestMatcher's role is complete. Here's what typically happens next in a direct buyer-seller transaction:
- 1Introductory conversation
Buyer and seller connect by email or phone to confirm mutual interest and arrange a showing.
- 2Property showing
Seller shows the property directly to the buyer. Review our Safety Guidelines before any in-person meeting.
- 3Offer and negotiation
Buyer and seller negotiate directly. We strongly recommend both parties engage a real estate attorney at this stage, particularly in New York and New Jersey where attorney involvement is standard practice.
- 4Attorney review and contract
A real estate attorney drafts or reviews the purchase contract. In New Jersey there is a standard 3-day attorney review period after contract signing.
- 5Inspections and due diligence
Buyer arranges a home inspection. Seller arranges any required disclosures. Both parties complete their due diligence obligations.
- 6Title search and closing
A title company performs a title search and coordinates closing. Title searches, title insurance, and closing coordination required for every transaction.
- 7Keys exchanged
Closing is complete. The home changes hands.
The professionals you'll need, all in one place
NestMatcher maintains a directory of license-verified independent professionals across New York, New Jersey, and Florida: real estate attorneys, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, title companies, appraisers, photographers, and stagers. Every listed provider has submitted proof of current licensure. You're never obligated to use any listed provider. They're there if you want them.
Not sure how to handle any of these steps? Our Education Hub walks you through every stage of the process in plain language, from offer to closing.
Is NestMatcher Right for You?
NestMatcher works best if you:
- • Are open to selling or buying without a traditional agent
- • Want to keep more of your equity instead of paying commission
- • Are comfortable handling a transaction with professional support (attorney, inspector, title company) rather than an agent
- • Value privacy, your property is never publicly listed on a database
- • Are in New York, New Jersey, or Florida
NestMatcher may not be the right fit if you:
- • Have already signed an exclusive right-to-sell agreement with an agent (check your agreement before proceeding)
- • Are looking for MLS exposure or public listing syndication (Note: you could post your property on the MLS without paying commission and use NestMatcher at the same time. Refer to our Flat-Fee MLS article in the Education Hub)
- • Want a full-service agent to manage every step of the process
- • Are outside of New York, New Jersey, or Florida (we're expanding. check back!)
NestMatcher is one tool in the home buying and selling process. We're honest about what we are and what we're not. If you decide a traditional agent is right for your situation, that's a completely valid choice.
Ready to Get Started?
Sellers pay one flat fee of $100. Buyers are always free.
No commission. No agent. No public listing. Just a direct match.