Why SmartBuyers exists

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Rich Hopen, Founder

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SmartBuyers was built to serve homebuyers – not sellers, agents, brokerages, or advertisers.


Too many buyers choose an agent blindly, without understanding the importance of working with someone who is highly-qualified, ethical, and respected.


Founded by Rich Hopen, an attorney and real estate broker with 25 years of experience, SmartBuyers has a simple goal – connect buyers with an exemplary agent to ensure the buyer has a successful homebuying experience.


The advisory team includes a leading startup advisor, the former president of a top national brokerage company, a co-founder of the title industry's leading wire fraud prevention company, and a venture capitalist.

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SmartBuyers

Connecting homebuyers with exemplary agents

© 2026 SmartBuyers AI, Inc.

SmartBuyers

Connecting homebuyers with exemplary agents

© 2026 SmartBuyers AI, Inc.