Rush Home

What Rush Home does

Rush Home is a Delaware-based real estate team affiliated with Compass RE brokerage, founded in 2016 by Marcus Rush and operating from Smyrna, Delaware. The team of 9+ licensed agents provides buyer and seller representation across all three Delaware counties (New Castle, Kent, Sussex), with a specialization in new construction home sales and guaranteed sale programs. Core products include buyer representation for new construction homes through exclusive partnerships with Delaware builders Ashburn Homes and Tunnell Companies (covering communities such as Abbott's Pond Acres, Pinehurst Village, and Baywood Greens), a portfolio of guaranteed sale programs (Rush Home Immediate, Advantage, Flex), the QuickBuy buy-before-you-sell program, and the Rush Home Assurance Guarantee ($1,000 financing protection).

The business operates with no proprietary technology stack; all marketing, pricing, and transaction management tools are accessed through Compass RE's brokerage platform. Revenue is generated exclusively through transaction-based commissions: buyer-agent commissions on new construction are paid by builders from their sales budgets, while seller representation and guaranteed sale programs generate commission income through Compass RE. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and home prices in featured listings range from $305,000 to $825,000.

The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing via rushhome.com with builder-partner referral channels. Customer segments include home buyers (first-time buyers, upgraders, downsizers, relocations, investors), home sellers needing quick sale certainty, and new construction buyers specifically seeking Delaware builder inventory. The team has no disclosed external funding, operates privately under founder leadership, and has no parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity on record.

Name

Rush Home

Legal name

Rush Home Team

Website

https://rushhome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rush Home is a Delaware-based real estate team affiliated with Compass RE that provides buyer and seller representation across all three Delaware counties, specializing in new construction home sales through exclusive builder partnerships and guaranteed sale programs for individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Home Sale & Home Purchase Assistance (HSAKAJAC)

Keywords

• New construction homes
• Buyer representation
• Guaranteed sale programs
• Delaware real estate
• Builder partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Smyrna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Buyer Representation Commission: Rush Home Team earns buyer agent commission paid by builders on new construction transactions. The builder's sales budget covers buyer's agent commission, making representation free for buyers. Sellers pay listing commission through Compass RE.
2. Guaranteed Sale Program: Rush Home QuickBuy program offers guaranteed cash purchases for sellers, accessing equity immediately with close in 14-60 days or leaseback options. Revenue generated through property transaction settlements.
3. Traditional Listing Services: Full-service listing representation powered by Compass marketing platform, including professional photography, targeted digital campaigns, and agent network exposure. Commission-based model through Compass RE brokerage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rush Home Team is a Compass RE-affiliated real estate team that provides buyer and seller representation services in Delaware, with a focus on new construction homes and guaranteed sale programs. The team represents buyers in new construction communities through exclusive partnerships with builders like Ashburn Homes and Tunnell Companies, and offers sellers multiple guaranteed sale options (Immediate, Advantage, Flex) plus the Rush Home Assurance Guarantee providing $1,000 in financing protection. Services are delivered via licensed real estate agents and powered by Compass's marketing, pricing, and transaction technology.

Product overview

Rush Home is a team of licensed real estate agents affiliated with Compass RE, specializing in new construction home sales and guaranteed sale programs across Delaware. The company offers a portfolio of services centered around three core products: new construction buyer representation (partnering with builders like Ashburn Homes and Tunnell Companies across communities including Abbott's Pond Acres, Pinehurst Village, and Baywood Greens), guaranteed sale programs (Rush Home Immediate for fast cash offers, Rush Home Advantage for dual-settlement upside capture, and Rush Home Flex for 150-day backup guarantees), and the Rush Home Assurance Guarantee providing $1,000 financing protection for buyers. The company also offers the QuickBuy program for buy-before-you-sell transactions and connects buyers to Delaware state assistance programs including ONE+, RentRewards, and Delaware Diamond DPA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RushHome Assurance Guarantee: $1,000 financing guarantee program for home buyers that provides verified pre-approval and seller protection.
• RushHome QuickBuy
• Rush Home Guaranteed Sale Program

Products and services

• New Construction Home Sales Representation Buyer representation services for new construction homes in Delaware, including access to builder partnerships with Ashburn Homes and Tunnell Companies, lot selection, and builder contract negotiation. Available to individual home buyers seeking new construction properties.
• Rush Home Immediate Fast cash offer program allowing homeowners to sell their home in 14-60 days without repairs or showings, with optional leaseback available. Targeted at sellers needing certainty and quick closings.
• Rush Home Advantage Dual-settlement program where homeowners access most of their home's value immediately plus additional proceeds when the home sells on the open market, with QuickBuy managing improvements. Targeted at sellers wanting immediate cash plus potential upside.
• Rush Home Flex Guaranteed sale program offering 150-day backup guarantee while homeowners list traditionally on the open market. Targeted at sellers wanting to test the open market with a safety net.
• Rush Home Assurance Guarantee $1,000 financing guarantee program that protects sellers if a qualified buyer's purchase fails to close due to financing issues, including verified pre-approval process. Differentiates offers in competitive Delaware markets.
• QuickBuy Program Buy-before-you-sell program that provides a guaranteed backup offer on the buyer's current home, enabling non-contingent offers on the next home purchase. Targeted at homeowners who need to buy a new home before selling their current one.
• Delaware Buyer Assistance Programs Navigation Connection service that links buyers to Delaware state assistance programs including ONE+ (1% down, 2% grant), RentRewards (up to $5,000 credit), Down Payment Grants (up to $17,500), and Delaware Diamond DPA for essential workers (up to $15,000). Available to qualifying Delaware home buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average closing in 21 days or less for buyers with verified pre-approval
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compass REcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRush Home Team is affiliated with Compass RE, a licensed real estate brokerage. All real estate transactions are conducted through Compass RE, and the team leverages Compass's platform, technology, marketing resources, and nationwide agent network.
• Ashburn HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAshburn Homes is Delaware's premier builder with 40+ years of experience. Rush Home Team serves as exclusive representatives for Ashburn Homes communities including Abbott's Pond Acres and Pinehurst Village. The partnership provides buyers with builder advocacy and access to pre-construction pricing.
• Tunnell CompaniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTunnell Companies developed Baywood Greens, Delaware's premier golf course community in Millsboro. Rush Home Team provides buyer representation for this community.
• Rocket MortgageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of multiple lender partners that buyers can work with for verified pre-approval. Buyers maintain full choice of lender; the Assurance Guarantee applies regardless of which lender is chosen.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate: Long-standing Delaware-headquartered residential brokerage with deep local market share across all three Delaware counties. Directly comparable as a Delaware-focused residential real estate services competitor with similar buyer/seller representation model.
• The Ashton Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Advantage: Team-based new construction real estate practice operating under a national brokerage. Comparable as a high-performing team specializing in new construction buyer representation with builder relationships, similar GTM to Rush Home.

Broad incumbents

• Compass: The licensed brokerage under which Rush Home operates its transactions and through which it accesses marketing, pricing, and agent network tools. Comparable as the platform provider and parent brokerage relationship for the team.
• Redfin: Tech-enabled residential brokerage and iBuyer-adjacent platform. Comparable as a digitally driven brokerage that combines buyer/seller representation with technology-led marketing and pricing tools similar to those Rush Home accesses through Compass.

Emerging players

• Opendoor: iBuyer offering direct cash offers and guaranteed buy-before-you-sell programs to homeowners. Comparable to Rush Home's Rush Home Immediate, Advantage, Flex, and QuickBuy product suite on the seller-side guaranteed sale angle.
• Offerpad: iBuyer providing cash offers and trade-in/buy-before-you-sell solutions similar to Rush Home QuickBuy. Comparable as a direct competitor in the guaranteed-sale and trade-in program category.
• Knock: Trade-in/home-equity bridge company offering buy-before-you-sell programs to homeowners. Comparable to Rush Home's QuickBuy product specifically on the bridge-financing / move-up buyer experience.
• HomeVestors / We Buy Ugly Houses: Network of cash home buyers offering guaranteed fast-sale solutions to homeowners. Comparable as a competitor in the immediate-cash-offer seller program category that Rush Home addresses with Rush Home Immediate.

Regional players

• Weichert, Realtors: Mid-Atlantic-rooted residential brokerage with strong presence in Delaware and neighboring states. Comparable as a regional full-service brokerage competing for the same Delaware buyer/seller pool.
• Long & Foster Real Estate: Mid-Atlantic regional brokerage with significant Delaware and Eastern Shore presence. Comparable as a competing regional residential brokerage serving overlapping buyer/seller segments in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rushhome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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