Abstract: A system for providing transparency in a real estate transaction is provided that allows buyers and sellers of real property to interact with each other legally, safely, and efficiently without requiring a traditional real estate agent. Sellers interact with the system to create listings, accept offers, make counter-offers, and hire experts as needed. Buyers interact with the system to find listings, make offers and counter-offers, and hire experts as needed. The system may have an integrated connection with platform partners that provide services such as seller authentication, advertising, or payment processing. Service providers may interact with the system to offer services relevant to a real estate transaction such as home inspection, repair, real estate legal counseling, lending, title search, or escrow services. Service providers may receive requests for quotes for service from buyers and sellers through the system, respond with bids, be awarded work, and paid though the system.