Start Here
Every RealOpen purchase begins with verifying your crypto holdings and preparing documentation that sellers and agents can review.
Start by generating a proof of funds letter, then review how RealOpen works before making an offer.
Buy Real Estate With Crypto
Use crypto to buy property through a standard cash closing. Start with proof of funds, understand the process, and fund your purchase on your timeline.
Using Crypto to Buy Real Estate
Buyers can use cryptocurrency to purchase property while sellers and escrow still receive a traditional wire transfer.
Key Points
- verify crypto holdings
- generate a proof of funds letter
- understand the RealOpen process
- fund escrow using a crypto transfer
- explore supported assets and financing paths
Understand How Funding Works
Sellers do not need to accept crypto directly. Buyers can fund with supported assets, conversion is executed through OTC partners, and escrow receives fiat.
See the dedicated crypto funding process for conversion execution, and review the crypto closing process explainer for escrow, title, and settlement mechanics.
Flow of funds overview
The crypto transfer
You receive instructions and send supported assets (BTC, ETH, USDT, and more) when your transaction is ready to fund.
The trade
RealOpen executes conversion through OTC trading partners so settlement can proceed in fiat.
The funding wire
Escrow or closing counsel receives a standard fiat wire, similar to a normal cash closing workflow.
For the complete mechanics, see flow of funds and how crypto closings work.
Buy With Specific Crypto Assets
Buyers can use supported assets they already hold while the other side closes through familiar fiat settlement.
Explore the accepted crypto hub and asset pages for Bitcoin and Ethereum, plus stablecoins like USDC and USDT. You can also see how to buy real estate with Bitcoin and how to buy real estate with Ethereum, and how to buy real estate with stablecoins.
Financing and Down Payment
If you are financing, review how reserve documentation and crypto-to-fiat funding paths can fit mortgage-oriented transactions.
Go to crypto down payment.
Learn the Full Guide
For the full picture, read the guide on crypto real estate transaction models, risk considerations, and timing.
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