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For everyone

Is Homes District free to use?

Completely free to browse, search, message, and list. There is no charge for buyers or renters ever. Sellers list for free, with an optional promoted placement ($49/week) for extra visibility.

Which cities do you cover?

Boro Park, Williamsburg, Flatbush, Monsey, Lakewood, and Kiryas Joel at launch. Each city has a dedicated page with local context. Browse all listings →

Is my phone number visible to other users?

Your number is never shown on a listing unless you turn it on for that listing — the switch sits under Contact in the listing form. When it is on, the number stays hidden until a buyer taps to show it. Your email address is never shown in messages.

For buyers and renters

How do I contact a seller or landlord?

On any listing page, type your message in the contact box and press Send message. It goes straight to the seller — no agent, no middleman. A free account is all you need to send.

How do I save listings I want to come back to?

Click the heart icon on any listing page. Your saved listings appear in your dashboard under "Saved listings". You need a free account to save.

Is a listing price negotiable?

That's entirely between you and the seller — Homes District doesn't set or control pricing. Message the seller directly to discuss.

What does "Pending" status mean?

The seller has accepted an offer. Pending listings are kept out of the default search results, the way the big portals do it — turn on "Include under contract" in the filters to see them. A pending deal can still fall through, and the listing keeps its own page, so message the seller if you're interested.

For sellers and landlords

How do I list a property?

Create a free account, then click "List for free" in the top nav. The form has five steps: type, details, description, photos, review. You submit from the review step. Start listing →

How long does review take?

Every listing is read by a person before it goes live. You'll get an email when yours is approved, or if something needs a change. Once it's approved it goes live right away.

How long does my listing stay live?

Active listings run for 30 days. You'll get a reminder email before yours expires, and you can relist it from your dashboard in one tap.

Who can see my listing before it's approved?

Only you and Homes District admins. It won't appear in search results or be visible to the public until it's approved.

Can I edit my listing after submitting?

Yes. Open it in your dashboard and click Edit. Price, description and photos change right away. A change to the address or the room counts is checked first, and your listing stays live while it is.

What is a promoted listing?

Either $49 for a week or $149 for four. A promoted listing sits at the top of the default search results and is marked as promoted. Your card is authorized when you submit and charged only once the listing is approved — if it isn't approved, nothing is charged.

How many photos can I add?

Up to 50 photos per listing. Photos are automatically resized and converted to WebP for fast loading. The first photo becomes the cover image — drag to reorder.

For investors

What is a "Flip" listing?

A property listed as an investment opportunity. Sellers can include ARV (after-repair value), estimated rehab cost, and other deal metrics. Use the Fix & flip calculator to run the numbers yourself.

What is the BRRRR strategy?

Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — a way to recycle capital across rental properties. Use the BRRRR calculator to model it.

Do your calculators give financial advice?

No. The calculators are neutral tools that run the numbers you input. They don't tell you whether a deal is good or bad — that's your call.

For agents and service providers

How do I get an agent profile?

Create a free account, then open Settings → Verification and send us your agent details. Once they are approved you fill in the Agent profile tab, and your public page goes live at /agents/your-name.

I'm an agent — what plans are there?

Sign in and open your plans in the dashboard.

How do I get listed in the service provider directory?

Create a free account, then send your business document in Settings → Verification. Once it is approved you add your business and the cities you serve from your dashboard.

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