How Does Archie Partner With Real Estate Agents?
We believe in making real estate better for everyone - including agents. Here’s how we work together:
For Listing Agents When you have sellers who need immediate liquidity or want to avoid the traditional selling process, Archie offers a powerful solution. You earn a full 2.5% commission when your referred seller moves forward with us - without the months of listing work. Simply introduce Archie’s innovative model, and we handle everything else.
For Buyer’s Agents We’ve transformed the buying process to let you focus on what matters most - helping clients find their perfect home. Since we’ve already handled inspections, documentation, and transaction coordination, you can deliver a premium experience without the usual headaches. Our buyeragency.com platform makes it easy to secure your compensation while giving your clients access to move-in ready homes and streamlined closings.
Mutual Referral Network Not every seller is the right fit for Archie’s model. When that’s the case, we refer them back to trusted agents in our network for traditional listings. We only ask for a 30% referral fee when the home sells - standard in the industry. This ensures every homeowner gets the solution that works best for them.
Professional Tools & Support We’re building innovative tools to help agents streamline their business, whether they’re working with Archie or not. Our focus is on making real estate transactions smoother and more efficient for everyone involved.
Do sellers pay any listing commission to an agent when using Archie?
No. There is no traditional listing commission for sellers who qualify for Archie’s model - we handle all marketing and transaction work as part of our service.
Here’s what makes our agent partnerships powerful: We pay a full 2.5% commission directly to agents who refer qualifying sellers to us - at no additional cost to the seller. Your client gets all the benefits of Archie’s innovative model, you get fairly compensated for making the connection, and it doesn’t impact your client’s proceeds at all. Everyone wins.
We’re committed to doing what’s best for every homeowner. If someone isn’t the right fit for Archie, we’ll refer them to experienced agents in our network for a traditional listing. And if you refer a client who later decides not to proceed with Archie, we’ll always send them right back to you - no questions asked.
This is about creating real value for agents and their clients. You maintain your trusted advisor relationship while giving clients access to an innovative solution when it fits their needs.
Can I refer my sellers to Archie?
Absolutely. When you have clients who need immediate liquidity or want to avoid the traditional sales process - maybe they’re buying before selling, relocating quickly, or just want a hassle-free experience - Archie gives you a powerful option to offer them.
Here’s what makes it work for everyone: When your referred seller moves forward with Archie, you earn a full 2.5% commission at closing - paid by us, not your client. They get all the benefits of our innovative model, and you get compensated for connecting them to the right solution, all without impacting their proceeds.
Best of all, you maintain your trusted advisor relationship. If your client explores Archie but decides a traditional listing makes more sense, you’re perfectly positioned to help them move forward that way instead.
How does the 30% commission share structure work for traditional listings?
When we refer a seller to you for a conventional listing:
We collect a 30% referral fee from the commission you earn on the sale.
Example: On a $400,000 home, if your total commission is $12,000, Archie’s share is $3,600.
This straightforward model ensures everyone benefits: you get a highly qualified lead, and Archie receives a fair referral fee.
Can I represent buyers purchasing Archie properties?
Absolutely! We’ve made it seamless for agents to help their buyers find and purchase Archie homes, while ensuring you’re fairly compensated for your expertise.
While we don’t build a buyer agent commission into our pricing (keeping costs lower for unrepresented buyers), we’ve created something better: Our free platform at buyeragency.com lets you quickly establish your buyer agreements and secure your compensation directly.
Here’s what makes representing buyers on Archie properties uniquely valuable:
Instant access to comprehensive property documentation
No seller delays or repair negotiations
Faster closings and quicker commission payments
Professional transaction coordination throughout
Simple, tech-enabled showing and offer process
Because sellers have already moved on and homes are move-in ready, you can focus entirely on helping your clients find their perfect match. Our professional team handles all the transaction complexity, letting you deliver a premium experience without the usual headaches.
Does Archie compete with traditional brokerages?
Not at all – Archie is designed to enhance, not replace, the real estate ecosystem. We serve a specific niche: sellers who need immediate liquidity and buyers seeking move-in ready homes with complete documentation. Most of our business actually comes through agent referrals when their clients need our unique solution.
Think of us like a specialized tool in your professional toolkit. When you have clients who need to buy before selling, want to avoid showings, or need absolute certainty in their timeline, Archie provides an additional option. For all other traditional transactions, it’s business as usual with your brokerage.
Plus, our free buyer agency tool at buyeragency.com helps streamline your paperwork, regardless of where or how you do business.
What markets does Archie currently serve?
How do I explain Archie to my clients?
Here’s how to present Archie’s model clearly and confidently:
For Sellers: “Let me explain how Archie works - it’s a new way to sell that transforms your home equity into immediate freedom while maximizing your return:
First, Archie determines your home’s value using advanced technology and market data. They’ll then provide up to 80% of that value in cash the moment you move out. This isn’t a loan - it’s yours to keep and use however you want, whether that’s buying your next home or something else.
You remain the owner of your home while Archie handles everything else - marketing, showings, and finding the right buyer. When your home sells, you receive 60% of the additional value created above what they initially provided. Because Archie only succeeds by maximizing your home’s final sale price, they invest significant resources in marketing and selling your home for top dollar.
Here’s what this typically looks like: If Archie provides you $400,000 upfront and sells your home for $500,000, you receive an additional $60,000 at closing. Their expertise and aligned interests mean sellers usually net more than a traditional sale, while getting the freedom to move on their timeline.
The best part? No showings while you’re living there, no repair costs, no waiting months for your equity. You get significant cash right away to fuel your next move, plus additional proceeds when Archie does what they do best - maximize your home’s value.