Advised over 100+ homebuyers
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Everything you need to know about flat-fee representation, our process, and what makes Hauser different.
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About our service.
Do you represent sellers?
No. We exclusively represent buyers. No listings, no dual agency, no conflicts.
Are you a real estate brokerage?
Yes. Hauser operates as a dba of Avenida Real Estate Inc., a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE #02247189). You get full legal representation with a licensed agent—we've just rebuilt everything around due diligence instead of property search.
What's the difference between Hauser and a traditional buyer's agent?
Traditional agents spend most of their time finding you homes and scheduling tours—then rush through disclosures because they've already invested dozens of hours. We flip that. You search (you're already doing this anyway). We focus entirely on analysis, strategy, and closing. The result: deeper diligence, faster decisions, and no commission math working against you.
How is this different from a discount broker?
Discount brokers offer less service for a lower percentage. We offer more service—including proprietary intelligence no traditional agent provides—for a flat fee. Think of it as full-service representation with the property search removed.
Will you help me find homes?
We don't run your search—you're already doing that on Zillow, Redfin, or wherever you prefer. When you find something interesting, we activate. That said, we'll absolutely share our perspective if you ask, and our analysis often surfaces whether a property is worth pursuing before you've toured it.
Do you represent sellers?
No. We exclusively represent buyers. No listings, no dual agency, no conflicts.
Are you a real estate brokerage?
Yes. Hauser operates as a dba of Avenida Real Estate Inc., a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE #02247189). You get full legal representation with a licensed agent—we've just rebuilt everything around due diligence instead of property search.
What's the difference between Hauser and a traditional buyer's agent?
Traditional agents spend most of their time finding you homes and scheduling tours—then rush through disclosures because they've already invested dozens of hours. We flip that. You search (you're already doing this anyway). We focus entirely on analysis, strategy, and closing. The result: deeper diligence, faster decisions, and no commission math working against you.
How is this different from a discount broker?
Discount brokers offer less service for a lower percentage. We offer more service—including proprietary intelligence no traditional agent provides—for a flat fee. Think of it as full-service representation with the property search removed.
Will you help me find homes?
We don't run your search—you're already doing that on Zillow, Redfin, or wherever you prefer. When you find something interesting, we activate. That said, we'll absolutely share our perspective if you ask, and our analysis often surfaces whether a property is worth pursuing before you've toured it.
Do you represent sellers?
No. We exclusively represent buyers. No listings, no dual agency, no conflicts.
Are you a real estate brokerage?
Yes. Hauser operates as a dba of Avenida Real Estate Inc., a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE #02247189). You get full legal representation with a licensed agent—we've just rebuilt everything around due diligence instead of property search.
What's the difference between Hauser and a traditional buyer's agent?
Traditional agents spend most of their time finding you homes and scheduling tours—then rush through disclosures because they've already invested dozens of hours. We flip that. You search (you're already doing this anyway). We focus entirely on analysis, strategy, and closing. The result: deeper diligence, faster decisions, and no commission math working against you.
How is this different from a discount broker?
Discount brokers offer less service for a lower percentage. We offer more service—including proprietary intelligence no traditional agent provides—for a flat fee. Think of it as full-service representation with the property search removed.
Will you help me find homes?
We don't run your search—you're already doing that on Zillow, Redfin, or wherever you prefer. When you find something interesting, we activate. That said, we'll absolutely share our perspective if you ask, and our analysis often surfaces whether a property is worth pursuing before you've toured it.
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How it works.
What exactly do I get for the flat fee?
Complete buyer representation from engagement through close: disclosure analysis, inspection review, permit research, 1,000+ data points synthesized into a decision-ready profile, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management. You also get access to our platform where everything lives in one place.
What's the "1,000+ data points" you mention?
We evaluate the home itself (structure, systems, condition, permits, past work) and everything around it (location factors, natural hazard exposure, crime trends, school quality, market indicators). This feeds our proprietary scoring system that tells you whether a property is a Go, Caution, or No-Go—with the reasoning behind each call.
What's a "decision-ready profile"?
It's the output of our analysis: a single view of everything that matters about a property, organized for decision-making. Not buried in PDFs and email threads. Not dependent on your agent's memory. Clear issues, clear costs, clear recommendation.
How fast can you analyze a property?
Typically within 24 hours of receiving disclosures. In competitive situations, faster. Speed is one of our edges—when multiple offers are coming in, we're built to give you a clear picture while others are still "looking into it."
Do you attend home tours and inspections?
We'll attend inspections when useful and can attend tours when needed. But we're not your tour guide—we're your analyst and negotiator. Many clients tour on their own or with a friend, then bring us in when they're serious.
What exactly do I get for the flat fee?
Complete buyer representation from engagement through close: disclosure analysis, inspection review, permit research, 1,000+ data points synthesized into a decision-ready profile, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management. You also get access to our platform where everything lives in one place.
What's the "1,000+ data points" you mention?
We evaluate the home itself (structure, systems, condition, permits, past work) and everything around it (location factors, natural hazard exposure, crime trends, school quality, market indicators). This feeds our proprietary scoring system that tells you whether a property is a Go, Caution, or No-Go—with the reasoning behind each call.
What's a "decision-ready profile"?
It's the output of our analysis: a single view of everything that matters about a property, organized for decision-making. Not buried in PDFs and email threads. Not dependent on your agent's memory. Clear issues, clear costs, clear recommendation.
How fast can you analyze a property?
Typically within 24 hours of receiving disclosures. In competitive situations, faster. Speed is one of our edges—when multiple offers are coming in, we're built to give you a clear picture while others are still "looking into it."
Do you attend home tours and inspections?
We'll attend inspections when useful and can attend tours when needed. But we're not your tour guide—we're your analyst and negotiator. Many clients tour on their own or with a friend, then bring us in when they're serious.
What exactly do I get for the flat fee?
Complete buyer representation from engagement through close: disclosure analysis, inspection review, permit research, 1,000+ data points synthesized into a decision-ready profile, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management. You also get access to our platform where everything lives in one place.
What's the "1,000+ data points" you mention?
We evaluate the home itself (structure, systems, condition, permits, past work) and everything around it (location factors, natural hazard exposure, crime trends, school quality, market indicators). This feeds our proprietary scoring system that tells you whether a property is a Go, Caution, or No-Go—with the reasoning behind each call.
What's a "decision-ready profile"?
It's the output of our analysis: a single view of everything that matters about a property, organized for decision-making. Not buried in PDFs and email threads. Not dependent on your agent's memory. Clear issues, clear costs, clear recommendation.
How fast can you analyze a property?
Typically within 24 hours of receiving disclosures. In competitive situations, faster. Speed is one of our edges—when multiple offers are coming in, we're built to give you a clear picture while others are still "looking into it."
Do you attend home tours and inspections?
We'll attend inspections when useful and can attend tours when needed. But we're not your tour guide—we're your analyst and negotiator. Many clients tour on their own or with a friend, then bring us in when they're serious.
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Pricing.
Why a flat fee instead of a percentage?
Because a percentage creates a conflict. A traditional 2.5% agent makes more when you pay more—their incentive is to close deals, not question them. Our fee is the same whether you buy a $1.5M home or a $3M home, so our only incentive is getting you the right house at the right price.
What does $20,000 cover?
Three months of exclusive representation, up to six offers, complete due diligence on each property, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management through close. The $1,000 platform fee is due at engagement; the remaining $19,000 is due at close.
What if I don't close within 3 months?
Extend for $5,000 per additional three-month period (includes up to three more offers). Most buyers close within the initial window. If you find the right house on offer #7 in month #4, we're still with you.
How does this compare to a traditional commission?
At 2.5%, you'd pay $50,000 on a $2M home and $75,000 on a $3M home. With Hauser, you keep the difference. The math gets better the more expensive the home.
Is the $1,000 platform fee refundable?
No. It covers the cost of setting up your profile, initial consultations, and platform access. Think of it as our commitment signal—we only want to work with buyers who are serious.
Why a flat fee instead of a percentage?
Because a percentage creates a conflict. A traditional 2.5% agent makes more when you pay more—their incentive is to close deals, not question them. Our fee is the same whether you buy a $1.5M home or a $3M home, so our only incentive is getting you the right house at the right price.
What does $20,000 cover?
Three months of exclusive representation, up to six offers, complete due diligence on each property, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management through close. The $1,000 platform fee is due at engagement; the remaining $19,000 is due at close.
What if I don't close within 3 months?
Extend for $5,000 per additional three-month period (includes up to three more offers). Most buyers close within the initial window. If you find the right house on offer #7 in month #4, we're still with you.
How does this compare to a traditional commission?
At 2.5%, you'd pay $50,000 on a $2M home and $75,000 on a $3M home. With Hauser, you keep the difference. The math gets better the more expensive the home.
Is the $1,000 platform fee refundable?
No. It covers the cost of setting up your profile, initial consultations, and platform access. Think of it as our commitment signal—we only want to work with buyers who are serious.
Why a flat fee instead of a percentage?
Because a percentage creates a conflict. A traditional 2.5% agent makes more when you pay more—their incentive is to close deals, not question them. Our fee is the same whether you buy a $1.5M home or a $3M home, so our only incentive is getting you the right house at the right price.
What does $20,000 cover?
Three months of exclusive representation, up to six offers, complete due diligence on each property, offer strategy, negotiation, and full transaction management through close. The $1,000 platform fee is due at engagement; the remaining $19,000 is due at close.
What if I don't close within 3 months?
Extend for $5,000 per additional three-month period (includes up to three more offers). Most buyers close within the initial window. If you find the right house on offer #7 in month #4, we're still with you.
How does this compare to a traditional commission?
At 2.5%, you'd pay $50,000 on a $2M home and $75,000 on a $3M home. With Hauser, you keep the difference. The math gets better the more expensive the home.
Is the $1,000 platform fee refundable?
No. It covers the cost of setting up your profile, initial consultations, and platform access. Think of it as our commitment signal—we only want to work with buyers who are serious.
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Coverage & Fit.
Where do you operate?
Our core market is the San Francisco Bay Area—SF, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay. We also selectively support buyers throughout California. If you're outside the Bay, reach out—we'll let you know if we can help.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Absolutely. In fact, first-time buyers often benefit most from our model—you get the diligence and guidance without paying a commission that assumes you need hand-holding through the search process.
What if I'm relocating from out of state?
Perfect fit. You can search remotely, we can analyze remotely, and we coordinate everything locally. Several of our clients have bought Bay Area homes without setting foot in California until their final walkthrough.
Do you work with investors or only primary residence buyers?
Both. Our analysis is the same—what's the true condition, what are the risks, what's it going to cost. Investment buyers especially appreciate the data-driven approach.
What types of properties do you cover?
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-family (2-4 units). If it's residential and in the Bay Area, we cover it.
Where do you operate?
Our core market is the San Francisco Bay Area—SF, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay. We also selectively support buyers throughout California. If you're outside the Bay, reach out—we'll let you know if we can help.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Absolutely. In fact, first-time buyers often benefit most from our model—you get the diligence and guidance without paying a commission that assumes you need hand-holding through the search process.
What if I'm relocating from out of state?
Perfect fit. You can search remotely, we can analyze remotely, and we coordinate everything locally. Several of our clients have bought Bay Area homes without setting foot in California until their final walkthrough.
Do you work with investors or only primary residence buyers?
Both. Our analysis is the same—what's the true condition, what are the risks, what's it going to cost. Investment buyers especially appreciate the data-driven approach.
What types of properties do you cover?
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-family (2-4 units). If it's residential and in the Bay Area, we cover it.
Where do you operate?
Our core market is the San Francisco Bay Area—SF, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay. We also selectively support buyers throughout California. If you're outside the Bay, reach out—we'll let you know if we can help.
Do you work with first-time buyers?
Absolutely. In fact, first-time buyers often benefit most from our model—you get the diligence and guidance without paying a commission that assumes you need hand-holding through the search process.
What if I'm relocating from out of state?
Perfect fit. You can search remotely, we can analyze remotely, and we coordinate everything locally. Several of our clients have bought Bay Area homes without setting foot in California until their final walkthrough.
Do you work with investors or only primary residence buyers?
Both. Our analysis is the same—what's the true condition, what are the risks, what's it going to cost. Investment buyers especially appreciate the data-driven approach.
What types of properties do you cover?
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-family (2-4 units). If it's residential and in the Bay Area, we cover it.
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Working together.
How do I get started?
Book a call. We'll talk through where you are in your search, what you're looking for, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
What if I already have an agent?
If you've signed a buyer representation agreement, you'll need to work that out first. If you're just casually working with someone, you're free to switch.
Can I work with Hauser and another agent simultaneously?
No. We require exclusive representation during our engagement. That's how we commit fully without wondering if someone else is submitting offers on your behalf.
What if I find a home but decide not to buy it?
That's the job working as intended. We'd rather tell you to walk away from a bad deal than close one. No penalty—move on to the next property.
What happens after I close?
Your property intelligence transitions to our owner platform. Everything we learned—condition issues, maintenance timeline, permit history—stays with you as your ownership playbook.
How do I get started?
Book a call. We'll talk through where you are in your search, what you're looking for, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
What if I already have an agent?
If you've signed a buyer representation agreement, you'll need to work that out first. If you're just casually working with someone, you're free to switch.
Can I work with Hauser and another agent simultaneously?
No. We require exclusive representation during our engagement. That's how we commit fully without wondering if someone else is submitting offers on your behalf.
What if I find a home but decide not to buy it?
That's the job working as intended. We'd rather tell you to walk away from a bad deal than close one. No penalty—move on to the next property.
What happens after I close?
Your property intelligence transitions to our owner platform. Everything we learned—condition issues, maintenance timeline, permit history—stays with you as your ownership playbook.
How do I get started?
Book a call. We'll talk through where you are in your search, what you're looking for, and whether we're the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.
What if I already have an agent?
If you've signed a buyer representation agreement, you'll need to work that out first. If you're just casually working with someone, you're free to switch.
Can I work with Hauser and another agent simultaneously?
No. We require exclusive representation during our engagement. That's how we commit fully without wondering if someone else is submitting offers on your behalf.
What if I find a home but decide not to buy it?
That's the job working as intended. We'd rather tell you to walk away from a bad deal than close one. No penalty—move on to the next property.
What happens after I close?
Your property intelligence transitions to our owner platform. Everything we learned—condition issues, maintenance timeline, permit history—stays with you as your ownership playbook.
Advised over 100+ homebuyers
Ready when you are.
Book a free call. We'll show you how we work—and whether we're the right fit.
Advised over 100+ homebuyers
Ready when you are.
Book a free call. We'll show you how we work—and whether we're the right fit.
Advised over 100+ homebuyers
Ready when you are.
Book a free call. We'll show you how we work—and whether we're the right fit.