Comparisons
Botway vs Ridley
An AI home-selling platform with three plans. The licensed work comes through Ridley Homes, LLC and partners.
| Botway | Ridley | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee on $1,000,000 | $10,000 full service, or free to list yourself | $3,999 Pro, the plan with an agent who negotiates. |
| What you pay | 1% listing side ($5,000 minimum) for full service, due at closing. Listing it yourself is free. | From its own pages. Essentials: $1,499 upfront. Pro, with a licensed agent: $3,999 upfront. Pro Pay Later: $5,999 at closing, nothing if it does not sell. |
| Pricing | We price it off comparable sales and tell you how sure we are. You decide. | AI comps. An agent checks them on Pro. |
| The MLS | We put it on the MLS ourselves. We are the brokerage. | MLS and syndication through partner brokerages. |
| Inquiries and showings | Full service: we answer every inquiry and run the showings. Free listing: leads go straight to you. | You, with an agent on Pro. |
| Offers and negotiation | Full service: we review every offer, tell you what we think and why, and negotiate once you say go. | A dedicated agent on Pro. |
| Closing | We run it through closing and you watch it in your Console. Your attorney handles the legal side. | Closing coordination on Pro. |
| After the sale | If you keep a property, we keep watching it. Value, costs, renewals, repairs. | A separate home product is on a waitlist. |
| Licensing | Licensed brokerage in New York and Connecticut. | Ridley Technologies is a software company. Licensed services come through Ridley Homes, LLC and partners. |
Listing side only. What you offer a buyer's agent is separate, and it is your call.
Why owners choose Botway
- We are the licensed brokerage in New York and Connecticut.
- Nothing upfront. Our fee is due at closing, and listing it yourself is free.
- If you keep a property, we keep watching it, every month.
When Ridley may fit better
Your home is pricey enough that a flat fee beats 1%, and you are fine paying upfront.
Ridley's figures are from its own pages: Ridley Essentials, checked October 12th, 2026; Ridley Pro, checked October 12th, 2026; Ridley FAQ, checked October 12th, 2026. Prices change; confirm them with Ridley before you choose.