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Houwzer Real Estate

New York, US · Founded 2015 · Incorporated in Delaware · 36 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Houwzer is a real estate brokerage that reduces commission costs for home buyers and sellers by employing salaried agents and proprietary transaction software. The company serves homeowners across the United States with transparent pricing and in-house title services.

Founders & leadership

Houwzer Real Estate was founded in 2015 by Mike Maher.

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Mike MaherinFounder
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Ted MucellinExecutive
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Greg PhillipsExecutive
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Kevin BairdNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Jay MinkoffBoard director

Investors · 5

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$34.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2017–2022

$18.5MraisedFeb 2022 · 27 investors · Other Real Estate
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Natasha AshtonDirector
  • Melissa GingrichExecutive Officer
  • Anthony ManninoExecutive Officer
  • Austin AllisonDirector
  • Charlie YoungDirector
  • Dan HerscoviciDirector
  • Michael KopelmanDirector
Offering amount
$18.5M
Amount sold
$18.5M
First sale
Feb 2022
Incorporated
Other, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$9.2MraisedFeb 2020 · 10 investors · Other Real Estate
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael A. KopelmanDirector
  • Michael J. MaherExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.5M
Amount sold
$9.2M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$4.5MraisedJan 2019 · 30 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jay MinkoffDirector
  • Theodore MucellinExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin BairdDirector
  • Michael MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Greg PhillipsExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$2MraisedMay 2017 · 13 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ted MucellinExecutive Officer
  • Michael MaherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jay MinkoffExecutive Officer, Director
  • Greg PhillipsExecutive Officer
  • Kevin BairdExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 8

by search overlap
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Opendoor349 shared keywordsOpendoor offers instant cash offers for residential properties through real estate agents, allowing sellers to choose between a fast sale or list the home later. The company operates as a partner to agent teams, providing supplemental income and tools to help agents close more deals and retain clients.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Houwzer Real Estate do?
Houwzer is a real estate brokerage that reduces commission costs for home buyers and sellers by employing salaried agents and proprietary transaction software. The company serves homeowners across the United States with transparent pricing and in-house title services.
Who founded Houwzer Real Estate?
Houwzer Real Estate was founded by Mike Maher in 2015.
Who are Houwzer Real Estate's investors?
Houwzer Real Estate's investors include BAM Ventures, Broad Street Angels, Eudemian Ventures, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Edison Partners.
How much funding has Houwzer Real Estate raised?
Houwzer Real Estate has disclosed $34.2M raised across 4 rounds.
Where is Houwzer Real Estate headquartered?
Houwzer Real Estate is headquartered in New York, US.