The boring-but-important stuff. We kept it as readable as we could.
By using HomeFinder — the website, app, or any service we offer — you're agreeing to these terms. That's true whether you made an account or just browsed a few listings. If something here doesn't sit right with you, you're free to stop using the service. We get it.
When we say "HomeFinder" in these terms, we mean HomeFinder Inc. and its subsidiaries. When we say "you," we mean you specifically — the person reading this.
HomeFinder is for finding homes, connecting with agents, and navigating real estate transactions. We've built something genuinely useful, and we'd like to keep it that way. So please don't:
We reserve the right to remove content or accounts that violate these rules, usually with a warning first unless the situation is serious.
If you create an account, you're responsible for what happens under it. Use a strong password. Don't share your login. If you think someone's gotten into your account, email us right away at support@the-homefinder.com.
You need to be at least 18 to create an account. If you're signing up on behalf of a company or brokerage, you're confirming you actually have authority to do that.
Most of our listings come from MLS feeds, which means we're working with data that's updated by hundreds of brokerages across the country. We try hard to keep things accurate and current, but a listing might already be under contract by the time you're reading it, or the price may have changed this morning.
When you post something on HomeFinder — a review, a photo, a comment — you're giving us permission to display and use it as part of the service. You keep ownership; we just get to show it. We won't sell your content to anyone else.
The HomeFinder name, logo, app design, map tools, and everything else we've built belong to us. You can use the service for your own home search, but you can't copy it, resell it, or build a competing product out of it. If you're unsure whether something's allowed, just ask — we'd rather have that conversation than send a cease-and-desist.
We work hard to keep HomeFinder running smoothly, but like any software, things occasionally break. We can't guarantee 100% uptime, and sometimes data from third-party MLS sources arrives with errors we didn't put there.
The HomeFinder Estimate and any market data we show are tools to help you think — not appraisals or professional valuations. For anything that actually matters legally or financially, talk to a licensed professional. That's what our agents are for.
We're not liable for indirect or consequential damages — things like a deal falling through because of a delayed email notification, or a listing that turned out to have incorrect square footage. Real estate is complicated and involves a lot of parties beyond just us.
If you do have a valid claim against HomeFinder, our liability is capped at either what you paid us in the past 12 months, or $100 — whichever is more. We know that sounds low, but it's standard for platforms like ours.
You can close your account anytime from your account settings. We can suspend or close accounts that violate these terms. If we do, we'll try to give you a heads-up unless the situation warrants acting immediately (like fraud or abuse of other users).
When an account closes — yours or ours — these terms don't just evaporate. Sections covering liability, intellectual property, and dispute resolution stick around.
HomeFinder is headquartered in Seattle, so Washington State law governs these terms. If there's ever a legal dispute between us, it'll be handled in King County courts. We'd much rather resolve things informally first — seriously, just email us.
If something in here is unclear or you just want to talk it through, reach out: