Backhouse vs Jointly

Backhouse is a web-based real estate platform for agents, teams, and brokerages, with an AI assistant and transaction coordination tools. It tracks deadlines, organizes documents and inbox threads, and drafts client replies for user review. Its CRM logs email conversations, updates contact records, and shows each transaction’s stage, people, and key dates. Clients can use a link to see deal status, next steps, closing date, and documents involving them without logging in. The portal supports signing through a private link with phone-code verification; each step is recorded and the final PDF is sealed. Backhouse checks files against brokerage requirements for issues such as missing signatures, incomplete forms, mismatched names or dates, and missing addenda. Users can ask the assistant by text, email, or app; text messages can include links, voice notes, photos, and screenshots. Email monitoring, calendar scheduling, MLS access, and property search are listed among included features. The plan costs $79 a month per seat and includes 500 AI tasks per seat monthly; additional tasks cost $0.12 each, with a spending cap available. The first 10 days are free.

Jointly helps real estate professionals draft and sign contracts, manage transactions, and close deals. Guided webforms prepare offers, flag potential errors, and add required documents and addenda; generated contracts can be sent to clients for e-signature. The service imports data from supported MLS sources to prepopulate listings and contract documents, with current availability limited to select MLS listings in Texas and Arizona. Transaction tools include offer comparison, task checklists, deadline timelines, reminders, calendar sync, client portals, and document storage. Jointly also supports lease transactions and describes tenant screening tools powered by TransUnion. It is designed for agents, teams, brokerages, transaction coordinators, property managers, and associations. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and the web, with a mobile-friendly interface. Starter includes seven free deals, then costs $9 a month. Pro costs $49 a month, and Business costs $249 a month*. Association pricing is available by contacting sales, while Enterprise uses custom pricing. Jointly says clients can sign on any device and users keep an audit trail of each step; the pricing page lists phone, email, and chat support, including 24/7 support.