How Hiddenly works

Every home here is off-market. That's the whole point.

Hiddenly connects owners who want to sell privately with buyers who are ready to act. Sellers list free and keep 100%. Buyers become members, prove their funds once, and then make offers or bid — all in one place, with Hiddenly as the brokerage that takes every deal to closing.

This page describes the planned marketplace experience. Bank connections currently support Stripe test accounts only; identity and funds verification are not available yet.

Purely off-market

You won't find these homes on public listing sites. Owners list them here privately — no signs, no open houses, no public price history.

Verified on both sides

Sellers confirm they own the home. Buyers prove they can cover the earnest money before they can offer or bid. No tire-kickers.

Hiddenly is the brokerage

We handle the contract and coordinate closing on every sale. Sellers pay nothing; buyers pay a 1%–2% fee at closing.

For buyers

From browsing to keys in five steps

Step 1
Create an account
Free. Browse every home, photo, and price right away.
Step 2
Become a member
$49/month unlocks exact addresses, messaging, offers, and bidding.
Step 3
Verify your funds
Planned: verified funds must cover 4% of your offer. For now, you can connect a test bank account; funds verification is not available.
Step 4
Offer or bid
Send offers in the chat with the seller, or bid in live auctions.
Step 5
Close with Hiddenly
Once accepted, our brokerage handles the contract through closing.

Membership

Addresses are for members

Sellers trust Hiddenly because only serious, paying buyers can see where their home is. Everyone can browse; members can act.

Free account

Browse every available home
All photos, prices & details
Neighborhood and approximate map spot
Like homes and save searches

Hiddenly Membership

$49/month · cancel anytime

Exact street addresses & map pins
Message sellers directly
Make offers & counter-offers
Bid and auto-bid in auctions
Funds verification planned — not available yet

Proof of funds

Test bank connections are available now

You can add and manage test bank accounts through Stripe. Ownership checks, balance verification, document review, and verified funds badges are not available yet.

Tier 1Available · test mode only

Connect a test bank account

Sign in to Hiddenly, then add a test bank account in Stripe's secure connection window.
Your account list shows the bank name and masked account details. Each account can only be added once to your profile.
Connecting does not check that the account owner's name matches your profile or retrieve your balance.
Adding an account does not authorize a payment, verify your funds, or create a seller-facing badge.

Use Stripe's test bank accounts only.

Tier 2Planned · not available yet

Upload a statement or lender letter

The planned statement option would require an original bank PDF dated within 30 days.
Document uploads, checks for edits, and name or balance verification have not been implemented.
Lender letters and entity checks are also planned. There is no document submission or review service available today.

Do not submit bank statements or lender letters yet.

Tier 3Planned · not available yet

Future verification review

Bank linking alone does not approve you for offers or confirm your identity, ownership, or available funds.
A future verification process may include a reviewer when account or document details need clarification.
No automatic approvals, manual reviews, or review turnaround times are available in this test release.

The Bank accounts page shows connection status only.

Secure connection window

Enter test bank details directly in Stripe's connection window.

No document uploads

Statements and lender letters are not collected in this release.

Connection status only

A connected test account is not proof of funds or verified ownership.

Manage bank accounts

The 4% rule

Your verified funds must cover 4% of the price

That's the earnest money deposit (EMD) — the good-faith money a buyer puts down when an offer is accepted.

Applies to every offer, counter-offer, accepted counter, bid, and auto-bid max.
$60,000 verified lets you offer or bid up to $1,500,000.
Nothing is charged when you offer — the deposit only moves to the title company after acceptance.

Home price

Verified funds you need (4%): $30,000
Hiddenly buyer fee at closing (1–2%): $7,500–$15,000

Offers

Offers happen right in the chat

Every home you talk about gets its own thread with the seller. Tap the offer button to send one.

Send

Pick your price, financing, and closing timeline. You review and agree before it sends.

Respond

The other side can accept, counter, or decline — every action has a confirmation step.

Revoke

Changed your mind? Revoke your offer any time until it's accepted.

One winner

When a seller accepts, every other open offer on that home closes automatically — a home can't be sold twice.

Auctions

Bid, or let auto-bid do it for you

Some sellers choose a timed auction. You'll see the current bid, the number of bids, and whether the seller's reserve has been met.

Bid or auto-bid: Place a bid yourself, or set your maximum and we'll bid for you one step at a time — only as much as needed to keep you in the lead.
Hidden reserve: Each seller sets a secret minimum. The home only sells if bidding reaches it. You'll see “Reserve met” once it does.
No sniping: A bid in the last 2 minutes adds 2 more minutes, so everyone gets a fair final chance.
Win → purchase set up: If you win above the reserve, Hiddenly sets up the purchase agreement and you close like any other sale.

Fees

Simple, and sellers pay nothing

Sellers

No listing fee. No commission. No closing fee from Hiddenly. You keep 100% of your sale price.

Buyers

Membership$49/month
Making offers & bidsFree
Buyer brokerage fee, paid at closing1%–2%

The buyer fee pays Hiddenly to act as the brokerage on your purchase. Normal closing costs (title, lender fees, taxes) still apply.

After acceptance

What happens once an offer is accepted

1
Sign
Hiddenly prepares the purchase agreement for both sides to e-sign.
2
Deposit
The buyer wires the 4% EMD to the title company within 3 business days.
3
Inspect
Inspections, plus an appraisal if the buyer is financing.
4
Title
Title clears and the closing date is set — your coordinator keeps you posted in chat.
5
Close
Seller is paid in full; buyer gets the keys.

Buy only ever shows homes you can still act on — never ended auctions or homes with an accepted offer.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Will adding a test bank account charge me?

No. This test connection does not move money or authorize a payment. Funds verification and payments are not available yet.

Can sellers see my balance?

No. This integration does not retrieve your balance or create a verified funds badge. Your bank account list shows only the bank name and masked account details.

What if I can't link my bank?

Use a Stripe test bank account and retry from Bank accounts. Statement uploads and lender letter verification are planned but are not available yet.

Can I take back an offer?

Yes — tap Revoke on your offer in the chat any time before it's accepted.

Why do I need 4% verified?

It's the earnest money deposit on the price you're offering. Requiring it up front means sellers only get offers that can actually close.

Is Hiddenly a real estate brokerage?

Yes. Hiddenly is the brokerage on every transaction, which is why buyers pay a 1%–2% fee at closing and sellers pay nothing.

Can I buy and sell with one account?

Yes. Switch between buying and selling from your account menu or Settings at any time.

Can I cancel my membership?

Yes, anytime from Settings — no contracts.

Do you sell my data?

Never. Verification documents are deleted after review, and every staff view is logged.

Hiddenly Homes follows the Fair Housing Act. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

Ready when you are

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Questions? Ask the assistant on the home page.