Here’s a Look Back at Houwzer’s 2016

A quick look at what we’ve been up to this past year.

It’s been an incredible year, and from what we can tell, 2017 is going to be even better. When we set out to disrupt real estate, we knew it would be a challenge. What we have found is that the public was ready for us and more than willing to sell their houses without paying a listing commission, all while getting a full-service treatment.

Our success has allowed us to grow to a team of 20 people, up from 5 at this time last year. We have added on 10 new agents to cover Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, 3 new executive team members, and 2 new administrators.

We’ve had the privilege to work with 196 buyers and sellers. The feedback we receive from our clients has been overwhelming. Here are a few of our favorites from the year:

• I’ll admit it: I was skeptical. Houwzer promises big, alluring savings, but I worried that the savings might mean a “budget” experience – a scary prospect given the stakes involved in selling a home. Well, it didn’t take long for my worries to prove unfounded. Dave and Brandon sold my home in less than two months, providing sound guidance and insights the entire time. – Danielle B., Queen Village Seller
• A lot of companies claim experience. A lot of companies claim innovation. Houwzer sat *perfectly* in the middle.. acting as an innovator with a new approach and new technology, while also boasting a ton of industry experience. – Brendan L., Fishtown Buyer
• AWESOME experience!! Highly recommended!! We just sold our house in 5 days, got the full asking price and saved $10,470. – Laura R., Graduate Hospital Seller
• The Houwzer team went above and beyond in every conceivable way. From explaining the house buying process to us, as first time home buyers, to the second we closed on our house they exceeded all of our expectations. – Daniel T., Fishtown Buyer

Another major milestone we accomplished this year was becoming a Certified B Corporation. Certified B Corporations are a new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. It’s like Fair Trade certification but for the whole business, not just a bag of coffee (or USDA Organic certification, but not just for a carton of milk; or LEED certification, but not just for a building). To learn more, click here.

Additionally, we officially launched in South Jersey. Our office is in Haddonfield and we have agents waiting to help you buy or sell a home.

And one more thing to note, we began our first round of fundraising in the fall and received $200,000 from Ben Franklin Technology Partners, as well as additional individual investors.

Full steam ahead to 2017!