CARTE CASA
À la carte home buying

The buyer’s side of real estate, unbundled.

Request showings, tour with participating licensed agents, and pay clear upfront prices — itemized, never a bundled buyer-side commission.

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✓ Clear upfront pricing✓ Not a brokerage✓ Cancel anytime
SHOWING CONFIRMED
1429 N Wicker Ave
Saturday 2:30 PM · with Dana R.
Showing fee$75
Works with participating licensed agents & brokerages
NorthsideOak ParkEvanstonHyde ParkLincoln Park
How it works

Buy a home, à la carte — add only what you need.

Three simple steps, with clear pricing at every one.

01
Browse & request a showing
Find a home you love and request a showing in a tap. Unlimited requests with membership.*
02
Tour with a licensed agent
A participating licensed agent confirms and meets you. A flat $75 showing fee, paid to their brokerage.
03
Add Offer Advantage™ when ready
Make an offer with dedicated support, under a separate agreement with the participating agent.
*Subject to agent availability and property access.
Pricing

Clear upfront pricing. Nothing bundled.

No buyer-side commission baked into your purchase. You see each price before you pay it — and choose only what you need.

✓Transparent — every line item is shown before you commit.
✓À la carte — pay per showing, add support only when you offer.
✓No lock-in — start with a free month, cancel anytime.
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À la carte
Clear upfront pricing
Membership
Your first monthFree
Membership thereafter$99 / mo
Includes unlimited showing requests, subject to agent availability and property access.
Per showing
Showing fee$75
Paid to the participating agent’s brokerage when the showing is confirmed.
When you’re ready to offer
Offer & closing support~$3,000 flat
Offer Advantage™ requires a separate agreement with the participating agent or brokerage.
Showing fees and any offer or closing support are paid to the participating agent or brokerage, not to CarteCasa. Many participating agents may offer discounted multi-home tour rates. Showings are not confirmed until the participating agent confirms availability and property access.
Offer Advantage™

When you’re ready to make an offer, add an edge.

Offer Advantage™ pairs you with a participating licensed agent for dedicated offer and closing support — strategy, paperwork and negotiation, handled. It’s an à-la-carte upgrade, added only when you decide to make an offer.

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Offer and closing support requires a separate agreement with the participating agent or brokerage.

What’s included№ 04 · Add-on
a
Offer strategy & pricing
Comparable analysis and a plan to win without overpaying.
b
Contracts & negotiation
Paperwork prepared and terms negotiated by your participating agent.
c
Closing coordination
Inspections, deadlines and closing managed end to end.

A $400,000 Chicagoland home

Illustrative example
Traditional buyer-side compensation (2.5%)$10,000
CarteCasa à la carte example$3,549
Potential difference · $6,451
Membership · $99 6 showings · $450 Offer & closing support · $3,000 Traditional 2.5%

Many sellers already budget for buyer-side compensation. CarteCasa helps buyers understand how clear, flat, à la carte costs may create room for seller credits, lower transaction costs, or a stronger net offer.

The $6,451 difference in this example is potential room for seller credits, lower transaction costs, or a stronger net offer — depending on the deal. This example is illustrative only. Commissions, seller credits, lender treatment, brokerage compensation, professional fees, and final costs vary by property, agreement, and transaction. CarteCasa does not guarantee savings, credits, reimbursement, or offer acceptance.

Showings

Request a showing in seconds. Tour on your schedule.

Unlimited showing requests with membership — subject to agent availability and property access. A participating licensed agent confirms and meets you there.

✓Pick a home, date and time — request in a tap
✓Flat $75 showing fee, paid to the agent’s brokerage on confirmation
✓No pressure, no bundled commission, no obligation to offer
Request a showingLIVE
Address
1429 N Wicker Ave, Chicago
Date
Sat, May 18
Time
2:30 PM
Request showing
Showing fee$75
Paid to the participating agent’s brokerage when confirmed.
01
Transparent by default
Every price is shown upfront. No bundled buyer-side commission, no surprises at closing.
02
Licensed professionals
You’re matched with participating licensed agents and brokerages — real expertise, on your side.
03
You’re in control
Pay per showing, add support only when you offer, and cancel your membership anytime.
04
Not a brokerage
CarteCasa is a membership platform that connects buyers with participating licensed agents.
Questions

Clear answers, like our pricing

Is CarteCasa a brokerage?
No. CarteCasa is a membership platform that connects members with participating licensed real estate professionals. Licensed real estate services — showings, offers, closings — are provided by participating agents and their brokerages.
Is the $75 showing fee included in membership?
No. Membership covers access to the CarteCasa platform, participating agents, and concierge coordination. The $75 showing fee is separate — it’s paid directly to the participating agent’s brokerage when your showing is confirmed.
Who do I pay for showings?
The participating agent’s brokerage, directly. CarteCasa collects membership only — showing fees, offer support, and other professional or brokerage fees flow through the participating brokerage.
Do I need an agreement to tour a home?
In many cases, yes. Illinois rules generally require certain written agreements with a licensed agent before touring. Your participating agent will provide and explain any paperwork required before your showing — CarteCasa membership doesn’t replace it.
What if I want to make an offer?
When you’re ready, add Offer Advantage™ for dedicated offer and closing support at a flat fee of approximately $3,000. This requires a separate agreement with the participating agent or brokerage, and the fee is paid through that brokerage — not CarteCasa.
Can seller credits offset my costs?
Sometimes — it depends on the offer, the seller, lender rules, and brokerage agreements. Many sellers already budget for buyer-side compensation, and clear à la carte costs may create room for seller credits or a stronger net offer. CarteCasa does not guarantee savings, credits, reimbursement, or offer acceptance.
Can I cancel?
Anytime. Your first month is free, and you can cancel in a couple of clicks from your billing portal. If your membership lapses, you can still log in and view your request history — you just can’t submit new showing requests until you reactivate.
HOME-BUYING À LA CARTE

The buyer’s side of real estate, unbundled.

Start your free month today. Request a showing, see clear upfront pricing, and add support only when you need it.

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