Does the thought of trying to buy a home in Australia's red-hot housing market make you feel more stressed than excited? For homebuyers, it’s all too common to spend months trawling through listings, only to lose out to a higher bidder. For owners looking to sell, the thought of handing over tens of thousands of dollars in commissions can be completely disheartening.

But now, there’s a better way. Artis is a new app revolutionising how Aussies buy and sell property. Artis connects homeowners and homebuyers directly, opening up a world of possibilities outside the traditional real estate system.

Artis was inspired by co-founder Dan Towler's own struggle to find his dream family home. He and his wife had been keeping tabs on a property for years, waiting for it to hit the market. But by the time they realised it was up for sale, it was too late. The owner had already accepted an offer (sadly, much lower than they were willing to pay!).

That missed opportunity ignited his drive to level the playing field for determined homebuyers like himself. Dan and co-founder Jeff Towler partnered up and set out to build a platform that would empower buyers and sellers to get more out of their property journey.

Artis was born to pioneer the direct homeowner-to-homebuyer experience. By removing the middlemen from the equation, Artis creates more opportunities for meaningful negotiations to happen between motivated parties. Without the smokescreens, complications and sky-high fees, Australians finally have a fairer shot at finding their dream home.

In any given year, only around 4%* of Australian properties are actually listed for sale through conventional channels. That's an incredibly small portion of the total housing market that buyers can actively pursue –a market that is already struggling with a lack of supply.

But what about the other 96%*? The vast number of homeowners who may be willing to sell, if the right offer came along.Artis gives you the power to tap into this massive, overlooked inventory of off-market properties.

Through the app's advanced search tools, you can pinpoint and express interest in any home meeting your criteria –anywhere across the country. From there, Artis connects you directly with the owners, and the real discussions can begin without any realtors taking a cut.

This revolutionary approach saves you from being just another overcharged buyer caught in the middle of a bidding frenzy spurred on by agents. Say goodbye to high-pressure scenarios stacked in favour of investors and flippers. With Artis, you engage owners on your terms.

For property owners, Artis provides a refreshingly simple way to get a read on buyer demand without an exclusive listing contract. You can create a free profile showcasing your home by uploading photos and a description.

Then, you can monitor for interest and wait for genuine offers to roll in. It's like quietly testing the waters with a "For Sale by Owner" sign but turbocharged for the modern era of mobile home searches.

If you do decide an offer is compelling enough to accept, congratulations! Artis makes it easy to negotiate, finalise all paperwork with legal partners, and ultimately close the deal without commission fees eating into your profits.

Getting started with Artis is simple and intuitive. When you open the app, you'll be prompted to register as either a homebuyer or seller. Both account types can tap into the same hub of property and owner data.

Enter your target search criteria like location, bedroom/bathroom counts, price range and amenity preferences. Artis' smart matching technology will immediately surface any listed or off-market homes meeting your needs. You can also explore the maps and see what’s listed in your desired area.

Found a palace you love? Express your interest directly to the owner for a nominal fee. You can shoot them a message, make an offer, and begin a transparent conversation without the back-and-forth with real estate agents. For those who are more comfortable handing over negotiations to an agent, you can bring in a professional at any time.

Build out a full profile highlighting your property's most marketable assets. Be sure to upload high-quality photos and videos to grab buyer attention. Once live, Artis gets to work notifying matched buyers, who can initiate contact by tendering an offer.

From there, all negotiating, document handling and transaction coordination takes place within the secure app. Artis can also connect you with trusted, third-party professionals like lenders, inspectors, legal support, and relocation services as needed.

For too long, Aussies on both sides of the real estate process have been forced to play by old-school rules that benefit the third party more than anyone else. For people who are ready to embrace a different approach, Artis is here.

It’s free to search and save your favourite properties, and it’s free to list your place and passively test the market. No subscriptions, no contracts, no credit cards required.

Download the app today and discover the smarter way to buy and sell your property.

Available on iOS and Android.

* Australian Bureau of Statistics, December 2020 Report.