New technology company Archie aims to transform real estate sales

Delaware-based technology startup Archie unveiled its new “liquid real estate” platform April 4 to a gathering of industry leaders, investors and community members. Founded by Dustin and Rachel Parker alongside CTO Marius Kirschke, Archie aims to fundamentally transform how Americans access and leverage their home equity.

“For generations, we’ve accepted a contradiction: Our homes – our most valuable assets – remain paradoxically static,” said Dustin Parker, Archie CEO, during his keynote presentation. “When you're ready to move on, that equity shouldn’t hold you back.”

Statistics show the average home takes 69 days to receive an acceptable offer, with another 30-45 days to close. During this period, 20% of deals fall through, and sellers typically lose 5%-7% in agent commissions plus an additional 2%-4% in concessions and repairs.

Archie solves a common dilemma for home sellers: No longer must they choose between waiting months for full value or accepting a quick but deeply discounted offer. The platform allows homeowners to receive 80% of their home’s value in cash within 24 hours of moving out, while maintaining ownership. Archie then handles marketing and selling the property. When the home sells, original homeowners receive 60% of any additional proceeds above their initial payment, creating a true partnership focused on maximizing the final sale price.

The launch also introduced Archie Intelligence, a companion platform system that monitors home health, predicts maintenance needs and preserves verified property history. Combining this intelligence layer with post-move-out enhancements, Archie creates a turn-key asset that attracts stronger offers and drives greater returns at sale.

Archie is already being used in Delaware and Maryland, with expansion plans for additional markets in the coming year.

“This isn’t just a better way to sell; it’s a fundamental reimagining of what’s possible,” said Parker.