Molly F.
“I love the layout, I love the user experience, it's really good. Homes on Aalto just have this added quality.”
“I love the layout, I love the user experience, it's really good. Homes on Aalto just have this added quality.”
Other reviews
“Within 24 hours we had more than 1,000 [views] and we saved a lot of money, almost $25k just by going with Aalto. The whole process was very seamless.”
“We had two offers on our home within 24 hours, and within 36 we sold for a higher price than we had listed.”
“We cannot say enough fabulous things about our experience selling on Aalto and our Advisor. With Aalto, we were able to build a waitlist of interested buyers while we moved out of our home.”
“There is no one I would trust more with the marketing of our properties than Aalto. I trust Aalto emphatically.”
“We never felt pressured or put upon, and listing was made expeditious and simple. We sold for $100k above our dream price in less than a week without moving out.”
“We recently purchased our 3rd off-market property with Aalto to add to our investment portfolio. Aalto presented numerous properties to us over the last several years that we would not have otherwise known about.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Aalto if you are looking to buy in the Bay Area. My wife and I could not have asked for more timely, detail-oriented, thorough, and ethical service as part of our home search process.”
“Once I learned about Aalto, I started seeing inventory that I wasn't seeing anywhere else.”
“Thanks to Aalto, we were able to find, view, and ultimately purchase a home before it was even listed on the broader market.”
“Compared to the traditional market, buying on Aalto was amazingly simple, efficient, and easy.”
“We were due to have our second child and needed to both sell our home and find a new (and bigger!) place to live while my wife was 8 mos pregnant.”
“Aalto provided access to high quality listings that were not available on the MLS or other sites, giving us a competitive edge over other potential buyers.”
“In an ultra-competitive real estate environment, Aalto gave us a distinct edge over any other real estate site, including the MLS.”
Have a question?
How much does Aalto cost and how much is paid to a buyer's agent?
Aalto charges a 1% transaction fee to sell your home, paid only at close. It is free to get started on Aalto.
You will also be able to determine what buy-side commission you offer (normally 2.5%).
How long does it usually take for sellers to respond to tour requests or questions?
On average, Aalto sellers will respond to messages within 2 business days, but it really depends on the seller. Our team reminds the sellers to check their messages on a regular basis, so usual response times can vary between 2 - 7 business days.
How does direct real estate compare to traditional?
Aalto is an online marketplace that is built for sellers and buyers, not real estate agents. We've built Aalto to remove all the traditional real estate friction, saving you time, stress and money. Unlike traditional brokerages, sellers can try Aalto without signing a contract as they build up a waitlist of buyers. This leads to less stress and more profit than a traditional process. Get started today.
How much does it cost to sell a home on Aalto?
There is a 1% transaction fee to sell your home on Aalto, paid at close. You can also elect to offer the buyer’s agent a commission. Generally, sellers offer 2-2.5% to the cooperating buyer’s agent. Your Advisor can help you understand the pros and cons of buyer’s agent commission.
Who can see my home when it is on Aalto?
On Aalto, you can decide who can view your home. When you are ready, you can share your home with either Qualified Buyers only or with all Aalto users, including both buyers and agents. This can be updated in Your Home settings at any time. When your home is Private, it will only be visible to you and not visible to any buyers or agents on the site.
Is Aalto a For Sale by Owner website?
No. On Aalto, homeowners share a preview of their home for free. When they decide to open it for tours, the home is listed with a licensed, full-time Aalto Advisor. Get started here.
What does ‘qualified buyer’ mean?
A qualified buyer on Aalto means that the buyer has proof of pre-approval or pre-qualification with a verified lender. Qualified buyers are usually higher intent as they are ready to buy once they find the right home at the right price.