Think Craigslist, but for homes — that’s the idea behind Galleon.
Galleon is an off-market, for-sale-by-owner residential marketplace that lets homeowners name their prices to see if any buyers bite.
“We believe that there should be a free and open consumer-led marketplace,” Amanda Orson, the CEO and founder of Galleon, told BI.
While similar to platforms like Zillow and Redfin, Galleon removes brokers and agents entirely — a move the company said can save sellers $30,000 or more, presuming a typical 6% commission.
Galleon doesn’t post days-on-the-market data for its listings, which Orson said gives sellers “no incentive not to try” going without a broker. On traditional platforms, a high days-on-the-market figure on a listing might lead prospective buyers to think a property is either priced too high or that something is wrong with it.
Creating a listing on Galleon’s app or website is free.
For $299, sellers can upgrade their listings with professional photography, a digital yard sign with a QR code so sellers don’t have to post their phone numbers publicly, and featured placement on Galleon’s website for added visibility.
For those wanting more support, Galleon’s $899 package includes tools like a scheduling calendar for inspections and appraisals, an offer management dashboard, in-app e-signing, and access to legal support — all aimed at simplifying the sales process and cutting down out-of-pocket costs for the seller.
“We don’t think there is a future without agents,” Orson told BI. “We think that there is a minority of people who want to be able to transact without one. That’s who we’re here to support.”
The platform is free for home buyers and available nationwide.
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