Get matched, free, with a licensed local real-estate agent

How DoorLine works

DoorLine is a free matching service for home buyers and sellers in the US. We are not a real-estate brokerage, agent, lender, attorney, or tax advisor. Our role is simple: help you understand the basics, then connect you with a licensed local agent you can choose to speak with.

If you are buying, selling, moving for work, buying for the first time, using an ITIN, or more comfortable in a language other than English, you are welcome here. DoorLine follows the Fair Housing Act. We do not steer people toward or away from neighborhoods or agents based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected class. If you want to learn more, read your fair housing rights.

What you can expect from us:
- No fee to you for the match
- General, educational information in plain English
- A connection to a licensed local real-estate agent based on your stated goals
- Your choice about who to talk to and whether to sign anything

Participating agents pay DoorLine a flat marketing fee to participate. That does not change your right to compare agents, ask questions, or say no.

What to put in the form

Keep it simple. We only need basic contact and goal details so we can understand what kind of help you want.

Useful details to share:
- Whether you are buying, selling, or both
- The city or area where you want to buy or sell
- Your rough timeline, like now, in 3 months, or just researching
- Your language preference, if that matters to you
- For buyers: whether you are a first-time buyer, whether you want to learn financing basics, and your rough price range if you know it
- For sellers: your home type, rough timeline, and whether you need help understanding typical costs

Please do not send sensitive information like Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or copies of private records through a matching form.

If you are still learning the basics, these guides can help before you talk to anyone: buying a home and selling a home.

What happens after you submit

Most people want to know one thing: Will I get pressured? The goal is the opposite. You should get clarity, not a sales trap.

A typical process looks like this:

1. You share your goal. Buying, selling, timeline, area, and any language preference.
2. DoorLine reviews the basics. We look at what kind of licensed local agent may fit your situation.
3. You get matched. We connect you with an agent to speak with.
4. You ask real questions. Experience in your area, communication style, availability, written fees, and what happens next.
5. You decide. You can move forward, compare with someone else, or wait.

Before you sign anything, ask for every agreement and fee in writing. Read it carefully. Confirm what services the agent will provide, how long the agreement lasts, and how compensation works. Real-estate compensation is increasingly negotiable and depends on the home, the price, the location, and the agreement.

If money will move at any point in your transaction, be careful about wire fraud. Always confirm wiring instructions by calling a verified phone number before sending funds.

You stay in control

A good match is not the same as a commitment. You compare agents. You choose who to work with.

Ask questions like:
- Are you currently licensed in this state and local market?
- How do you usually communicate: call, text, email?
- Have you worked with buyers or sellers in situations like mine before?
- What agreements would I be asked to sign?
- What fees or costs should I expect, and which of those are estimates?

You should also verify the agent's license yourself with the state licensing authority. That takes a few minutes and it matters.

If you are buying, it helps to understand the money side before you commit. Typical buyer closing costs are often around 2% to 5% of the purchase price, and down payments commonly range from about 3% to 20%, depending on the loan and borrower. If you are selling, seller closing costs are often around 1% to 3%, and agent compensation is commonly about 2.5% to 3% per side, often paid by the seller, but terms are increasingly negotiable. These are typical ranges, not quotes or guarantees. Actual numbers depend on the home, the price, the location, the loan, and the written agreement. For a simple breakdown, see closing costs and costs.

Who this is especially useful for

Some people get ignored, rushed, or talked over in real estate. That is exactly where plain-language help matters.

DoorLine can be especially useful if you are:
- A first-time buyer who wants the process explained step by step
- A new immigrant learning how US home buying or selling works
- Buying with an ITIN and trying to understand what questions to ask a licensed lender and agent
- More comfortable speaking a language other than English
- Busy and trying to save time by starting with a focused match instead of random calls

This service is educational and practical. It is not legal, tax, mortgage, or financial advice. For those topics, work with the right licensed professional and verify credentials yourself.

When you are ready, you can get matched and start with the facts, not the pressure.