The Problem
Real estate experts, agents, appraisers, investment advisors ... face two endless drains on their time.
First: Buyers and sellers want quick expert opinions before committing to anything. "What's this property worth?" or "Should I buy in this neighborhood?" These are 30-minute calls that eat your calendar. You spend time coaching unqualified leads who disappear.
Second: You waste hours on site visits for people who aren't serious. You drive to properties, spend 45 minutes advising on renovation potential or investment returns, and the prospect never calls back. No fee discussed. No payment. Just time gone.
The other problem is cash flow. When you do get paid projects, getting paid drags. Invoices linger. Your advice doesn't translate into immediate cash.
Tinrate stops the bleeding.
What Is Tinrate?
Tinrate is a Belgian expert-booking platform for professionals selling expertise and time. Clients book, pay, and consult with you through one link. You set your rate, availability, and specializations. Tinrate handles scheduling, payment processing, invoicing, and payouts. Clients pay upfront via Bancontact, iDEAL, credit card, or Apple Pay. You get paid within 48 hours. No invoicing chase. No payment delays.
How It Works
Step 1: Create Your Profile: Build your profile highlighting your specializations: property valuation, investment analysis, renovation guidance, first-time buyer coaching, neighborhood expertise, or development advisory. Tinrate verifies your credentials.
Step 2: Set Your Availability: Block out times you're available for calls. Real estate experts typically offer 30-minute to 60-minute consultations. You control when clients can book.
Step 3: Share Your Link: One link. Add it to your website, email signature, Google Business profile, or send to prospects. They see your rate, availability, and areas of expertise immediately.
Step 4: Clients Book & Pay: Prospects click, select a time slot, and pay upfront. Payment happens before your call is scheduled. No negotiation. No follow-up emails about fees.
Step 5: Video Call: Conduct your consultation via Tinrate's built-in video conferencing. You can discuss properties, market conditions, investment strategy, or renovation potential. No Zoom setup. Professional and simple.
4 Reasons Real Estate Experts Choose Tinrate
1. Pre-Payment Filters Out Time-Wasters: Buyers and sellers who pay €80 for a 30-minute property consultation are serious. They're not shopping around or testing the market. You'll spend time with qualified prospects, not people wasting your day. Your conversion rate goes up immediately.
2. Free to You. No Monthly Fees: Zero cost to use Tinrate. Clients pay a 5% transaction fee (charged to them, not you). That's your cost for eliminating scheduling admin, payment chasing, and invoicing headaches. Your effective rate stays high.
3. Get Paid in 48 Hours: Stop waiting 60–90 days for payment. Clients pay upfront. You get paid within 48 hours via Mollie. Cash flow problem solved.
4. Featured to 200K+ Property Buyers and Sellers: Tinrate runs expert spotlight campaigns reaching 200,000+ people monthly. Real estate consultants get featured to buyers looking for valuation advice, sellers wanting market analysis, and investors seeking guidance. Inbound opportunities without cold outreach.
Traditional Real Estate Consulting vs. Tinrate
Who It's Best For
- Real estate agents offering paid pre-sale consultations or investment guidance
- Property appraisers selling valuation advice to investors and buyers
- Investment advisors consulting on portfolio properties and development opportunities
- Renovation specialists advising on renovation potential and cost estimates
- First-time buyer coaches guiding inexperienced buyers through their purchase
How to Get Started
- Sign up on Tinrate (2 minutes, free)
- Create your profile with your specializations and credentials
- Set your rate per 30-min or 60-min consultation
- Block your availability on your calendar
- Share your link and start receiving bookings
You'll be live within 15 minutes.
FAQ
What if clients want to discuss specific properties?
Perfect. Video calls are ideal for discussing specific properties, neighborhoods, valuations, or investment potential. You can share screens and have detailed conversations.
Can I offer different rates for different consultation types?
Yes. Create profiles for property valuation at one rate, investment advisory at another, renovation consulting at another. Adjust based on demand.
How do clients pay?Bancontact, iDEAL, credit cards, and Apple Pay. All secure. You never see their payment data.
What if someone wants a longer consultation?
Sessions can be 15 minutes to several hours. You set the duration and price per session.
Can I convert a consultation into a buying/selling representation?
Absolutely. Many real estate experts use Tinrate for paid initial consultations, then move clients to traditional agency agreements. The paid call becomes the qualifier.
Start Getting Paid for Your Real Estate Expertise
Every free property consultation you give is revenue walking out the door. Tinrate turns those conversations into income. Set your rate, share your link, and let serious prospects book with confidence. You'll spend time only with qualified clients, get paid faster, and have more room in your calendar for actual transactions.
Your expertise is worth money. Make sure you're collecting it.
