A private way to explore a home sale—before publicly listing
OpenKnocks helps homeowners and serious buyers connect privately. No public listing. No exact address shared. No pressure to move forward unless both sides agree.
Private by default·Mutual opt-in required·Exact address stays hidden unless shared
1Get matched with compatible buyers
Built for San Francisco homeowners and buyers
1Get matched with compatible buyers
A private way to test the market
Some homeowners are curious, but not ready to list. Some buyers know exactly what they want, but never find the right home. OpenKnocks gives both sides a private way to discover whether there may be a fit. If there's a match and both sides opt in, we connect you to start the conversation. The address stays private unless the owner chooses to share it.
Built for privacy, control, and trust
Private by default
Your exact address is not shown publicly.
Mutual opt-in
Both sides must agree before anyone can chat or move forward.
No obligation
Testing the market does not mean you are listing your home.
Structured process
Matching comes first. Property-specific guidance comes later only if both sides choose to continue.
Three simple steps
Create a private profile
Homeowners and buyers share what matters to them — timeline, flexibility, priorities. Your profile is never publicly viewable or searchable.
Review compatible matches
Our algorithm matches buyers and sellers based on location, budget, timing, flexibility, and user-selected criteria.
Move forward together
Chat after mutual interest, then continue into Property Review only if both parties agree.
Start with recent sales
near your home
Explore sales prices and trends around your exact area – then decide if it's worth privately testing the market for your own home.
- Hyper-local public records data – not a brokerage
- More granular than typical real estate sites
- Your address is never publicly shared
- See active buyer demand in your neighborhood
FOR HOMEOWNERS
- Explore buyer interest privately
- Stay in control of timing
- No obligation to move forward
FOR BUYERS
- Share highly specific search criteria
- Review compatible opportunities
- Move forward only after mutual interest
A step-by-step process—with clear boundaries
Each phase moves forward only when both parties agree to proceed.
Match Phase
Explore compatibility privately
Review your matches, express mutual interest, and start a conversation. Share details at your own pace — including your address, when you're ready. No commitments are made during this phase.
Both sides must opt in before a conversation begins
Property Review Phase
Tours, disclosures, and next steps
When both sides want to take the next step, move into property-level discussions. Schedule a tour, review disclosures, and discuss pricing and terms. Either side can stop at any time — nothing is locked in.
Either side can stop at any time — nothing is locked in
Transaction Phase
Offer, contracts, and closing
Offer and disclosures preparation, escrow coordination, and closing support. Continue with our facilitation or use your own broker — the choice is yours.
Formal commitments only begin when both parties sign
Frequently asked
Explore the market privately — before going public
No public listing·No obligation·Mutual opt-in required