How does Orchard work?
Imagine finding your dream home and moving in right away. No waiting to sell your old place first, no frantic showings while you're still living there, no pressure to accept the first offer that comes in. For thousands of homeowners every year, that's exactly what working with an Orchard agent looks like.
The process of buying and selling a home at the same time is one of the most stressful financial experiences most people will ever navigate. The timing rarely lines up. You need the proceeds from your current home to fund the next one, but you can't sell until you've found somewhere to go. The traditional real estate process wasn't built to solve that problem.
That’s where Orchard comes in. Orchard has helped over 12,000 customers buy and sell homes by pairing experienced local agents with a suite of selling options you won't find at a traditional brokerage — from buying before you sell, to comparing cash offers, to a traditional listing. Your Orchard agent helps you understand all your options and build a plan around your specific situation.
Orchard is a full-service real estate brokerage that makes buying and selling a home at the same time simpler, less stressful, and more financially sound. Rather than offering a single path to selling, Orchard gives homeowners access to multiple options, all through a dedicated local agent who works exclusively for you.
Here's what you get when you work with Orchard:
Orchard reviews on Trustpilot reflect a 4.1 out of 5 rating across more than 800 verified customers — with the most common praise centered on dedicated agents and a smoother buy-and-sell experience than homeowners expected.
Orchard is not an iBuyer, and it doesn't purchase homes directly. It's a brokerage and marketplace that gives sellers more options and more context before they commit to a path.
Working with Orchard starts with a simple process designed to get you to the right selling solution as quickly as possible.
1. Get your home valuation Orchard's platform assesses your home using recently sold comparable properties, your home's purchase history, and current market trends. You'll receive a preliminary valuation range within minutes — and Orchard's estimates are 25% more accurate than leading automated valuations.
2. Match with a dedicated agent Orchard connects you with an experienced local agent who will conduct an in-person assessment of your home, refine your valuation, and take the time to understand your goals, your timeline, and your financial picture.
3. Unlock your selling solution Unlike a traditional brokerage that offers one way to sell, Orchard agents have access to a full suite of tools designed to give you more control over how and when you sell. Your Orchard agent will walk you through all of your options — Move First, the Cash Offer Marketplace, FastTrack, or a traditional listing — and help you choose the path that’s best for you.
Orchard agents have access to multiple ways to sell your home — giving you innovative options that most traditional brokerages simply don't offer. Whether you want to buy before you sell, explore a cash offer, move quickly without sacrificing price, or list traditionally, your agent helps you choose the approach that fits your timeline and financial goals.
Move First is Orchard's flagship program and the reason most homeowners come to Orchard. It solves the most difficult part of buying and selling at the same time: getting access to your home's equity before your current home sells, so you can buy your next home without contingencies, double moves, or the stress of trying to time two closings simultaneously.
Move First works best for you if:
Here's how Move First works:
What Move First customers say:
"Orchard relieved a lot of the stress with buying and selling a home. The greatest part was getting the equity advance which enabled us to purchase another home while our home was on the market. Our home sold above the initial offer and we received additional proceeds at closing. The Orchard team was fantastic and did everything they said they would do." — L. Small • 2024 • Trustpilot
Orchard's Cash Offer Marketplace sources competing cash offers from an exclusive network of over 200 buyers — including national iBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad, Homeward, and hundreds of local investors — so you can compare rather than guess.
Learn more about the Cash Offer Marketplace →
FastTrack is Orchard's strategic home-selling process designed to generate maximum buyer demand in a concentrated window. This program delivers a full market-value offer faster than a traditional listing, without the below-market discount a cash offer typically requires.
A traditional home sale backed by local expertise, modern marketing, and the full support of Orchard's platform.
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Orchard agents are experienced, licensed local real estate agents who combine deep market knowledge with access to Orchard's full suite of selling tools. Your agent is matched to you based on your market and your situation, and they work exclusively for you from first consultation through closing.
What sets Orchard agents apart:
From the moment you connect with your Orchard agent to the day you close, they're managing the details so you don't have to — coordinating home prep, marketing, showings, offer review, negotiations, and the logistics of closing. If you're buying and selling simultaneously, your agent handles both sides, keeping the two transactions aligned so nothing falls through the cracks.
What customers say about Orchard agents:
"We worked with Tammie Fischer both selling and buying a home and we can't say enough good things about her. We were under contract on the sale of our house 12 days after listing when the market average was about 47 days and we closed the deal higher than the other realtors recommended us list — even after seller concessions, we ended up with more money in our pocket in a meaningful way." — Grandon R. • 2026 • Trustpilot
Beyond its core selling programs, Orchard offers a range of additional services designed to make the buying and selling process as seamless as possible.
Orchard has earned a 4.1 out of 5 rating across more than 800 verified customer reviews on Trustpilot and the Better Business Bureau. Here's what homeowners are saying in their reviews of Orchard:
"I did a little research before selecting Orchard and my selection was indeed awesome! They paired me with Tameka A., and she was absolutely fantastic. She was very patient, understood my goals, and was honest even when she knew I wouldn't want to hear it. She got me more than asking and I would give her 10 stars if I could!" — Megsie Hopper • 2026 • Trustpilot
"We found our new home on a Saturday and the builder needed to close no later than February 20th. We contacted Orchard and within 48 hours we had two offers on our home and were able to close in less than 30 days. We were impressed with Orchard's system and our agent did a great job." — Kurt Hedgecock • 2026 • Trustpilot
"Paul and Latesa were very helpful and responsive during the entire mortgage process. The whole Orchard team made our buying and selling process very easy." — Jennifer Green • 2026 • Trustpilot
"Orchard provided fast and effective service in selling my mother's home. Agent Carlos Jaquez and administrator Mallory King were open, responsive, and active in ensuring we received the service we wanted." — Shakirah Thomas • 2025 • Trustpilot
"We were able to list our home, buy another, and move, exactly as promised! As I was settling into a new home in another state, my Orchard agent secured a good price for my old house." — Jim T. • 2025 • Trustpilot
"Selling my house with Orchard was a pleasant experience despite the overall stress of moving and buying a new home out of state. The best part was working with my agent." — Trisha • 2025 • Trustpilot
Orchard's fee structure is comparable to traditional brokerages — they typically charge a 3% listing fee and a 3% buyer's agent fee if you're also purchasing a home through Orchard. Select specialized services may incur additional fees starting as low as 1.9%. Like other brokerages, Orchard's fees are fully negotiable and are not set by law.
Orchard was founded in 2017, is licensed in every market it operates in, and has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2018. Orchard’s thousands of customers can attest to its model, strategy, and outcomes.
Orchard doesn’t buy homes for cash directly — but for most sellers, Orchard's approach is actually a better option. Rather than purchasing homes itself, Orchard's Cash Offer Marketplace sources competing cash offers from an exclusive network of over 200 private investors, plus national iBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad. Instead of accepting one number in a vacuum, you compare multiple offers side by side with a dedicated agent helping you evaluate each one — typically delivering a stronger outcome than going directly to any single cash buyer.
A traditional agent typically offers one path: listing your home on the open market. An Orchard agent offers that, plus Move First, the Cash Offer Marketplace, and FastTrack. The difference is access to options and the dedicated support to evaluate them. Orchard agents also have access to proprietary technology, in-house title and mortgage services, and Concierge home prep, all under one roof.
An iBuyer makes a single cash offer on your home. Orchard gives you access to multiple cash offers — including from Opendoor — alongside a market listing option, a buy-before-you-sell program, and a dedicated agent working exclusively for you. Where an iBuyer gives you one number, Orchard gives you context and options.
Orchard currently helps homeowners sell in the following metro areas:
Orchard agents can also help you purchase new construction or resale homes in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MI, NC, NM, OH, OR, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, and WA.
For the most current list of available markets, visit orchard.com.
Whether you're buying, selling, or doing both at the same time, Orchard gives you more options, more support, and a dedicated agent who works exclusively for you from start to finish. Most homeowners who work with Orchard find that having all their options in one place, with an expert to help them evaluate each one, leads to a better outcome than going it alone or committing to a single path before they understand what else is available.
The best first step is a free home valuation. It takes minutes, and it gives you and your Orchard agent a concrete starting point for building a plan around your specific situation.
Get your free home valuation →
This page reflects information available as of April 2026. Orchard's services, markets, and fees are subject to change. Visit orchard.com for the most current information or connect with an Orchard agent directly.
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