Clever Real Estate, Inc.

Clever Real Estate is a technology-driven real estate marketplace founded in 2017 with a mission to make buying and selling homes smarter, more transparent, and affordable. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company connects consumers with pre-vetted, full-service local real estate agents while offering discounted commission rates.

The company's core services include matching home sellers with agents who charge a reduced 1.5% listing fee (or a $3,000 minimum for homes under $350,000) and providing eligible home buyers with cashback after closing. Clever also operates "Clever Offers," a service that connects sellers with vetted cash buyers, iBuyers, and quick-sale programs. Beyond agent matching, Clever provides extensive educational tools and data, reaching millions of readers annually to help them make informed real estate decisions.

Co-founded by Ben Mizes and Luke Babich, with Luke Babich serving as CEO, Clever Real Estate has established itself as a significant player in the PropTech sector. The company acquired Gravy Technologies, a loyalty rewards platform for first-time home buyers, in January 2024, expanding its technological footprint. Clever Real Estate is privately held and venture capital-backed, and it was recognized as one of the best places to work by the St. Louis Business Journal in 2024. Since its inception, Clever has helped over 200,000 customers save more than $220 million in realtor fees.