For students who are currently in Korea, and need someone to visit the real estate agency with them
- 1:1 consulting
- An expert Checkmate manager accompanies you to check 4 accommodations that fits your personal preferences with you provides English translation between you and the real-estate agent
Currently, the only available payment method on our website is PayPal.
If you prefer to pay by Wise, please use the payment details provided below:
Please make sure to send the money in KRW if you use Wise.
- TransferWise:
- Business Account
- Bank Name : Kookmin
- Owner name: HouseBuddy Inc.
- Email: official@checkmatekorea.com
- Bank Account: 098001-00-001083
- Address : 8-3, Sangdo-ro 55-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
CHECK - WITH - YOU
For students who are currently in Korea, and need someone to visit the real estate agency with them
You should book Check-With-You service at least one week in advance.
โ Check With You Basic : $100 (KRW 140,000)
- 1:1 consulting
- An expert Checkmate manager accompanies you to check up to 4 accommodations that fit your personal preferences
- Provide English translation between you and the real-estate agent
- Inspect and document the housing facilities
- Helps you when making a provisional contract and main contract
- An additional fee ($20) for accompaniment will be charged if you decide to sign the contract on a different day (not on the same day of your service)
- Helps you with move-out process (translation, getting back your deposit)
โ Check With You Premium : $150 (KRW 210,000)
- 1:1 consulting
- An expert Checkmate manager accompanies you to check up to 4 accommodations that fits your personal preferences
- Provides English translation between you and the real-estate agent
- Inspect and document the housing facilities
- Helps you when making a provisional contract and main contract
- An additional fee ($20) for accompaniment will be charged if you decide to sign the contract on a different day (not on the same day of your service)
- Helps you with move-out process (translation, getting back your deposit)
- Offers a 5-month full-care membership
A membership includes translation between the landlord when needed,
helping with urgent Korean banking account transfers, and getting back the deposit;
you can ask us any help related to housing during your stay in Korea!
โญ Checkmate+ Membership - 5 months full care
Why Apply for Checkmate Membership?
After successfully launching Checkmate 2023 summer,
and helping more than 50 students with their housing journey,
Checkmate found out that some exchange students still need help with their daily life such as...
โ Urgent calls to landlord
โ An unexpected Korean bank transfers
โ Getting back the deposit
โ online proxy purchase
๐ฃ Terms of Service ๐ฃ
Effective Date: 19.09.2024 ~
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using our services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Checkmate is not a Real Estate Agency
- Nature of Services
Checkmate is not a real estate agency. We provide two services:- Check For You (CFY): In this service, we offer listings of property managed by real estate agencies and assist with the provisional deposit process.
- Check With You (CWY): In this service, a Checkmate manager accompanies clients to visit and inspect properties with the real estate agent.
- Limitation of Liability
Checkmate holds NO legal responsibility for drafting real estate contracts, negotiating brokerage fees, or addressing any issues that arise after the contract is signed.
All legal responsibilities related to the property contract rest between the client and the respective real estate agency or property owner.
2. Service Restrictions
Checkmate acts solely as an intermediary to facilitate the provision of information and payments.
We are not responsible for any agreements or contracts entered into between the user and third-party property owners or agents.
3. Provisional Deposit Policy
The provisional deposit is non-refundable.
Even if you decide not to proceed with the property after making the payment, you will not be entitled to a refund.
4. Agency Fee
The agency fee does not belong to Checkmate but is paid to the real estate agency managing the property.
The fee may vary depending on the building type and the amount of deposit and rent agreed upon.
5. Completion of Service
Once the service is completed, we will not provide an additional list of housing options, even if you are dissatisfied with the property you contract.
6. Responsibility of Real Estate Agents
While a real estate agent may assist with your housing search, they are not responsible for handling daily life difficulties or complaints regarding housing conditions.
7. Availability of Properties
Properties are subject to availability and may be taken by residents or other clients while you are deciding, as housing options are not exclusive to Checkmate.
8. Provisional Deposit Delays
Your desired property may be taken by others even after you have sent the provisional deposit due to delays in international transfers.
In such cases, the full amount of the provisional deposit will be refunded. Checkmate will safely hold the provisional deposit and will either remit it upon successful contract execution or cover the transfer fees in the case of a refund.
9. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information they provide and for complying with all applicable laws in connection with the use of our services. We are not responsible for any post-contractual agreements between the user and third-party property owners or agents.
10. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services, including but not limited to the actions of third-party property owners or agents.
11. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and continued use of our services after any changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at official@checkmatekorea.com
๐ Refund Policy
| Time Period | Refund Rate |
| From payment date to the date that you receive a message about Real Estate Agency you will meet | 100% |
| After the meeting date with Real Estate Agency is confirmed | No Refund |
The refunded amount may be less than what you originally paid due to remittance fees.
This is because international transfer fees can reduce the total amount we receive from our customers..
Partial refunds are not available for any CWY or CFY plans.
- For example, if you purchase the Premium Plan, the membership fee is non-refundable.
- For example, if no contract is signed on the day of inspection for the CWY Premium Plan, there will be no refund for not attending the contract signing.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at official@checkmatekorea.com
Currently, the only available payment method on our website is PayPal.
If you prefer to pay by Wise, please use the payment details provided below:
Please make sure to send the money in KRW if you use Wise.
- TransferWise:
- Business Account
- Bank Name : Kookmin
- Owner name: HouseBuddy Inc.
- Email: official@checkmatekorea.com
- Bank Account: 098001-00-001083
- Address : 8-3, Sangdo-ro 55-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
CHECK - WITH - YOU
For students who are currently in Korea, and need someone to visit the real estate agency with them
You should book Check-With-You service at least one week in advance.
โ Check With You Basic : $100 (KRW 140,000)
- 1:1 consulting
- An expert Checkmate manager accompanies you to check up to 4 accommodations that fit your personal preferences
- Provide English translation between you and the real-estate agent
- Inspect and document the housing facilities
- Helps you when making a provisional contract and main contract
- An additional fee ($20) for accompaniment will be charged if you decide to sign the contract on a different day (not on the same day of your service)
- Helps you with move-out process (translation, getting back your deposit)
โ Check With You Premium : $150 (KRW 210,000)
- 1:1 consulting
- An expert Checkmate manager accompanies you to check up to 4 accommodations that fits your personal preferences
- Provides English translation between you and the real-estate agent
- Inspect and document the housing facilities
- Helps you when making a provisional contract and main contract
- An additional fee ($20) for accompaniment will be charged if you decide to sign the contract on a different day (not on the same day of your service)
- Helps you with move-out process (translation, getting back your deposit)
- Offers a 5-month full-care membership
A membership includes translation between the landlord when needed,
helping with urgent Korean banking account transfers, and getting back the deposit;
you can ask us any help related to housing during your stay in Korea!
โญ Checkmate+ Membership - 5 months full care
Why Apply for Checkmate Membership?
After successfully launching Checkmate 2023 summer,
and helping more than 50 students with their housing journey,
Checkmate found out that some exchange students still need help with their daily life such as...
โ Urgent calls to landlord
โ An unexpected Korean bank transfers
โ Getting back the deposit
โ online proxy purchase
๐ฃ Terms of Service ๐ฃ
Effective Date: 19.09.2024 ~
Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using our services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Checkmate is not a Real Estate Agency
- Nature of Services
Checkmate is not a real estate agency. We provide two services:- Check For You (CFY): In this service, we offer listings of property managed by real estate agencies and assist with the provisional deposit process.
- Check With You (CWY): In this service, a Checkmate manager accompanies clients to visit and inspect properties with the real estate agent.
- Limitation of Liability
Checkmate holds NO legal responsibility for drafting real estate contracts, negotiating brokerage fees, or addressing any issues that arise after the contract is signed.
All legal responsibilities related to the property contract rest between the client and the respective real estate agency or property owner.
2. Service Restrictions
Checkmate acts solely as an intermediary to facilitate the provision of information and payments.
We are not responsible for any agreements or contracts entered into between the user and third-party property owners or agents.
3. Provisional Deposit Policy
The provisional deposit is non-refundable.
Even if you decide not to proceed with the property after making the payment, you will not be entitled to a refund.
4. Agency Fee
The agency fee does not belong to Checkmate but is paid to the real estate agency managing the property.
The fee may vary depending on the building type and the amount of deposit and rent agreed upon.
5. Completion of Service
Once the service is completed, we will not provide an additional list of housing options, even if you are dissatisfied with the property you contract.
6. Responsibility of Real Estate Agents
While a real estate agent may assist with your housing search, they are not responsible for handling daily life difficulties or complaints regarding housing conditions.
7. Availability of Properties
Properties are subject to availability and may be taken by residents or other clients while you are deciding, as housing options are not exclusive to Checkmate.
8. Provisional Deposit Delays
Your desired property may be taken by others even after you have sent the provisional deposit due to delays in international transfers.
In such cases, the full amount of the provisional deposit will be refunded. Checkmate will safely hold the provisional deposit and will either remit it upon successful contract execution or cover the transfer fees in the case of a refund.
9. User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information they provide and for complying with all applicable laws in connection with the use of our services. We are not responsible for any post-contractual agreements between the user and third-party property owners or agents.
10. Limitation of Liability
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services, including but not limited to the actions of third-party property owners or agents.
11. Amendments
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on our website and continued use of our services after any changes constitute acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at official@checkmatekorea.com
๐ Refund Policy
| Time Period | Refund Rate |
| From payment date to the date that you receive a message about Real Estate Agency you will meet | 100% |
| After the meeting date with Real Estate Agency is confirmed | No Refund |
The refunded amount may be less than what you originally paid due to remittance fees.
This is because international transfer fees can reduce the total amount we receive from our customers..
Partial refunds are not available for any CWY or CFY plans.
- For example, if you purchase the Premium Plan, the membership fee is non-refundable.
- For example, if no contract is signed on the day of inspection for the CWY Premium Plan, there will be no refund for not attending the contract signing.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at official@checkmatekorea.com
