Properly, a new online property platform assisting homeowners, buyers and renters in finding the right agent, is set to showcase a preview of its new technology at TechWeek in Auckland this Friday (May 25th).
Founded by Michael Xiong and Will Schmidt, Properly is intended to streamline the sometimes cumbersome and tedious process of looking for the agent who best suits the needs of a consumer.
Instead of having to sort through countless mail flyers, asking friends and family for advice, taking on cold calls, and making gut feeling decisions to decide on a real estate agent, vendors will now be able to simply add their property and have licensed local agents make offers.
On the other end, buyers and renters can also identify what kind of property they want and Properly’s network of buying agents will match them with what’s available – this includes off-the-market listings.
The vendor can see the agent’s offer, profile, achievements, testimonials, and sales record to help them choose the best agent to sell their house — while negotiating freely in an open, online marketplace.
The platform will be released later this year and its showing at TechWeek will be the first time the general public gets to see it.
“Until now, unless you’ve sold a home before, it’s almost impossible to know which real estate agent to trust,” says Michael Xiong — himself a registered agent.
“Our vision is to become the most loved, trusted, and community-focused real estate platform in the world. We plan to do that by building a marketplace driven by technology, integrity, and transparency — three things that the real estate industry has been slow to embrace," adds Xiong.
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