# Federa Home — user reviews > 64 indexed App Store user reviews of Federa Home by Federa Inc., rated 1.55/5 from 38 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/federa-home/id6444230911/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/federa-home/id6444230911.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 4 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 32 ## What do users think of Federa Home? Overall sentiment: negative **Cons** - 💸 Deposit not refunded - ⏳ Long refund delays - 🚫 No response from support - 📉 Unclear auction outcomes - 🤥 Misleading AI assistant - 🔒 Funds held hostage - 📉 Properties removed from listing - 🕵️‍♂️ Shady business practices - ❌ App functionality issues - ⚠️ Lack of transparency - 🚫 Funds not returned - 📉 Auction extensions - 🚫 Fake offers - ❌ Poorly designed app **Commonly reported bugs** - Refunds pending for months - AI assistant unhelpful - Technical issues with refunds - No proof of escrow account - Auctions don't end as scheduled - Refunds not processed - No response to inquiries - Class action waiver in terms - Properties not for sale/auction - Secret reserve price - App not working after deposit - Cannot get refund for top-off transactions - No notification for refund request - SSN requested for refund - Code not sent for registration - Bidder did not win but refund not processed - Escrow deposits collected without right to list - Listing agreements rejected ## Newest reviews (17 of 64) ### 1/5 — SCAM *2026-01-29, version 1.2.8* This site is completely a scam! The auctions don’t end when they say they are going to end. And when you put money on deposit, they hold it hostage and will not return it any timely manner. AVOID THIS COMPANY! ### 1/5 — DO NOT USE THIS APP!!!!! *2026-01-07, version 1.2.8* I wish I could give negative stars do not ever give your money to this fake app. I’ve contacted Zillow, BBB; the FTC, Attorney General’s, DBPR, the police, lawyers, etc. And finally got my refund back over three months later where their term stayed up to 30 days. I contacted them nearly every day without ever getting a hold of anyone at the company, they lied to the BBB twice saying it was sent and then fell silent to them too. It was a complete nightmare. I lost hundreds of dollars I would’ve otherwise accrued in interest. Artin Afsharjavan is a skim artist. I feel sorry for the people who don’t have the time to harass them like I had to stay far far away. They also made sure to include a class action waiver in their terms otherwise they would have been shut down own long long ago. ### 1/5 — Read reviews-Scamners *2025-12-13, version 1.2.8* I used this app after following instructions on Redfin and Zillow for a home I wanted to bid on. They require a deposit and even after my bid was the highest, the screen displayed make an offer. I was first told the buyer rejected the offer. For another bid I won I was informed the secret reserve wasn’t met. I requested a refund to my account and was told it would take 30 days. They are holding customers deposits, and marketing homes that aren’t currently for sale/auction. ### 1/5 — Scammers *2025-12-03* Apple needs to remove Federa from the App Store. Do not deposit any money through the app. You will not get it back. Look at their reviews on the Better Business Bureau website. **Developer response:** Hi there, we appreciate the feedback, but this review doesn’t provide any context or details about an actual experience with our platform. If you’ve had any issue or need updates regarding a refund, please reach out to our team at support@federa.com so we can review it directly and assist right away. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-10-28, version 1.2.8* Do not put your money here! ### 1/5 — Scam so far *2025-10-20* Still waiting on my $5k deposit to be refunded. I put funds in to bid on properties, I was the high bidder on one of them but they kept extending the time. Finally, nearly half hour after it was set to end, someone finally came and bid over me and I wasn’t about to play a game. I understand extending an auction if people are bidding, but nobody else was bidding. I immediately requested a refund of my deposit and it’s been nearly a month. They say it could take up to 30 days to get your refund, but other people say they’ve been waiting much longer. If I don’t get my refund by the 30 day mark, I will be filing charges with the FTC **Developer response:** Hi Kari, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’ve reviewed your case and can confirm your refund was processed and completed within our standard service timeframe. Auction extensions are determined by the auctioneer to ensure all participants have a fair chance to place their bids before closing. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we’re glad this matter has been fully resolved. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-10-20, version 1.2.8* Do not load this app! It is a scam! If you don’t believe me, Google the company and you will see for yourself. ### 1/5 — SCAM!! *2025-09-25, version 1.2.8* Beware! They will take your deposit and never refund it. ### 1/5 — Refund Issue *2025-09-25, version 1.2.8* Update: The developer responded that my refund was processed. This is a lie. Do not trust these scammers. It’s been over 30 days since I requested a refund and it’s been “pending” the entire time. I actually called and they ensured me I would be expedited and receive my refund by the end of the week. The week went and left and I was still without my refund. I’m currently working out a fraud case with my bank. It’s a shame that companies like this are allowed to operate as a legitimate company. ### 1/5 — Refund Issue *2025-09-22* It’s been over 30 days since I requested a refund and it’s been “pending” the entire time. I actually called and they ensured me I would be expedited and receive my refund by the end of the week. The week went and left and I was still without my refund. I’m currently working out a fraud case with my bank. It’s a shame that companies like this are allowed to operate as a legitimate company. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-09-21, version 1.2.8* Rubbish app, out of date “supposed” auctions….waste of time, stay wary ### 1/5 — Scam! *2025-09-14, version 1.2.8* This is a total scam. You put your money in and they don’t give it back. The AI operator just runs you in circles. Don’t even know how this app is allowed on Apple ### 1/5 — Scammers *2025-09-04, version 1.2.8* Be aware ### 1/5 — Scammers *2025-08-28, version 1.2.8* They get your $$$$ and nothing.STAY AWAY SCAM ### 1/5 — Scammers *2025-08-17, version 1.2.8* They are scammers I put in a $2,000 deposit a while back and when I request for it back they are giving me the run around I tried to get it back in APRIL And was told to wait up to 30 days it is now AUGUST AND I HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED IT!! I’ve called multiple times I usually don’t get an answer I use the chat through the app and I am being told the same thing to wait my refund is pending I should not have to wait 5-6 months for my deposit , then when I tried to dispute with my card they rented my account because the merchant said they are in the process of paying back my refund but still have yet to give me my $2,000. Do no use this app stay clear of it. ### 1/5 — Criminal scam! *2025-08-09, version 1.2.8* They don’t return your deposit: I made $30k deposit to make a bid and they kept the deposit after I did not win any bid. I dispute the charges with my credit card bank and got it settled in my favor after 4 months. Do yourself a huge favor by staying away from these criminals. When they said they were sorry or improving the platform, they were 100% lying!! Shame to Apple for still allowing this criminal app to remain in their store!! ### 1/5 — Why is this app allowed to be on Apple? *2025-08-03, version 1.2.8* So glad I read the reviews, saw a home on realtor.com that is in foreclosure and it stated to download this shady app to bid! Nope! Thanks to the reviews, which helped me to not make a deposit or bid on any property on this app. I feel like the only two ‘This app is amazing’ reviews are from the app creator or a paid reviewer and do not establish the full transparency or validity of this app. So people, as almost everyone on here stated, BEWARE!!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scam!!!!! *2026-08-23, version 1.2.8* Do not download this app!!! This company is a scam and will keep your deposit!! Many people have lost thousands of dollars!! ### 1/5 — SCAM! Do not use this app! *2026-08-12, version 1.2.8* Wow. So glad I did my research. This app needs to be shut down. What a scam. Please read the reviews and go to Reddit. Even google sees it as a scam. ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-06-12, version 1.2.8* Don’t fall for their scam. They take your money for a deposit. You don’t win the bid and then when you ask for the deposit back, they don’t return your money back. Their thieves. ### 1/5 — Scammers *2026-06-06, version 1.2.8* If you value your money, do not send it to Federa.I sent $12,000 and have not been able to recover my funds. Scammers!!! ### 1/5 — Very concerning experience with Federa *2026-05-22, version 1.2.8* We requested a refund after not winning an auction in January 2026. Over 5months later, refund is still pending. We’ve been told everything: “wire sent,” “trace requested,” “1–2 days,” and now “technical issues.” Meanwhile, the refund still shows as “Pending Approval.” Federa also repeatedly claims the funds are held in a segregated escrow account but has failed to provide proof despite multiple requests. At this point, the lack of transparency and constant delays are extremely concerning. I would strongly advise caution before sending funds through this platform. ### 1/5 — Afraid to use this app. *2026-05-01, version 1.2.8* I love the deal but afraid to use this app after reading and researching about refund issues. ### 1/5 — REFUND *2026-04-01, version 1.2.8* Be very careful with this company; they do not refund deposited funds. I requested my refund on Jan,11 2026, and to this day, I still haven't received the money. I don't know what else to do—it amounts to $21,000.00—and they won't respond; I only receive automated replies. ### 1/5 — This federa app should be closedown *2026-02-25* If you deposit you money here you won’t get it back and if you do it will take forever. So be aware ### 1/5 — SCAMMERS *2026-02-08, version 1.2.8* DO NOT USE THIS APP, they are scammers. You will regret it. ### 1/5 — Do NOT submit any funds *2026-02-05, version 1.2.8* This feels very much like a scam! I signed up because I buy houses through online auctions, and it popped up on an add as a popular platform. It had a lot of the same homes and info that auction.com and some county websites have on properties so I thought it was legit. I wanted to bid on some properties so I put $8000 in for the deposit. Didn’t win any of the properties, so I requested my deposit back. It said in the app it should only take a few days, in some cases up to 30 days. It’s now been well over 30 days and still shows “pending approval.” The online Ai assistant is anything but helpful. I will be taking next steps to get this resolved but do not under any circumstances put any deposit money into this app. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Good app for home buying *2025-08-16, version 1.2.8* Needs better notifications but I use it almost every day ### 5/5 — HUGE SCAM *2025-06-21, version 1.2.8* THEY STEAL YOUR MONEY. NOTHING IS REAL. WON’T RETURN YOUR DEPOSIT. PLENTY OF STORIES ONLINE. ### 5/5 — Pretty nice *2024-02-15, version 1.2.7* Love it easy to use great tool and features ### 5/5 — A home builders new friend *2023-09-29* As someone that’s been in the home building business for 20 years… I just wish this company existed before. It would’ve saved me thousands of dollars and so much time. Was able to list multiple properties easily for a fraction of what I would’ve normally paid. Highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Absolutely the best way to sell a home! *2023-09-05, version 1.1.6* I have sold multiple homes through Federa and am always shocked on how easy the experience is. ### 2/5 — Deposits are required *2026-02-19* I asked the AI assistant if I could make offers on properties without depositing money first and it told me yes. However when you go to make offer it does require you to deposit money first.. I have the cash to buy, but do not feel comfortable depositing into this App given all the bad reviews. I saw a home in my area I would like to make an offer on but cannot get around the deposit issue. ### 2/5 — Scared.. *2026-01-02, version 1.2.8* I’m hearing terrible news about this app… if I don’t get a refund if my bid win, or if I don’t get the property if I win the bid then somebody is gonna have to sue --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*