Three ways to buy a home in California
Work with a traditional agent, choose a flat-fee or rebate service, or represent yourself with the AI you already use and Ohvii. Compare the help you get, the decisions you make, and what each path costs.
Ohvii vs a traditional buyer's agent
The big decision. What a full-commission agent actually does, what 2.5 to 3% costs on a California home, and what changes when you hold the pen yourself.
See the comparisonOhvii vs Redfin
The brand everyone knows. Redfin still puts an agent on your side and refunds 0.25% for committing early; here is how that compares to representing yourself.
See the comparisonFlat-fee agent vs no agent
The middle path compared to the full step. TurboHome, Arrivva, Prevu, and the rest of California's flat-fee market, next to going without any agent.
See the comparisonDeciding with dates already in hand? The contingency deadline calculator maps your contract timeline, and the full California guide walks the whole self-represented process step by step.
Buy with the AI you already use.
Research the home, prepare your offer, and keep the purchase moving with Ohvii.
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