List Assist
In the dynamic world of real estate, brokers face the constant challenge of efficiently managing property listings. The traditional approach of using paper forms for documenting property features and amenities is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors.
Recognizing this problem, we introduced 'List Assist', a custom mobile app designed to revolutionize the way real estate agents collect, manage, and submit property information.
01
Problem Statement
In the rapidly evolving real estate market, agents and brokers are increasingly burdened by the outdated and inefficient process of manually capturing and documenting property details for sale or lease. This traditional method, reliant on paper forms, is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, which can lead to inaccuracies in property listings.
Furthermore, the requirement to adhere to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) standards, which demand specific formats for submission (.csv or .xls files), adds another layer of complexity and manual effort to the already tedious process. This inefficiency hampers the productivity of real estate professionals and can potentially delay the listing and sale of properties, directly impacting their competitiveness and success in the market.
02
Discovery
The initial phase involved in-depth discussions with real estate professionals to understand their workflow, challenges, and the specifics of the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
requirements. We discovered that:
• Agents spend a significant amount of time manually filling out paper forms.
• The risk of human error in data entry can lead to inaccuracies in listings.
• There was a lack of a streamlined process for transferring data to the MLS, often resulting in redundant work.
03
Findings & Insights
Our research highlighted a clear need for a digital solution that could:
• Simplify the data collection process.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in property listings.
• Save time and reduce the manual effort required from agents.
We also identified the preferred formats for MLS submissions (.csv and .xls files), which informed the development of our solution.
Feedback from real estate professionals indicated a desire for an intuitive, mobile-friendly tool that could be used on-the-go. The ability to easily export data in a format compatible with MLS systems was identified as a critical feature.
04
Result
We developed 'List Assist', a comprehensive mobile application tailored for real estate agents. Key features include:
Intuitive Data Collection:
Agents can quickly enter property details into the app, including features and amenities, using a user-friendly interface.
AR Integration:
With the help of augmented reality, agents can now save time by easily measuring dimensions at a property.
Photo Uploads:
The app allows agents to take and upload photos directly, linking them with the respective property listings.
Error Reduction:
By standardizing the data entry process, the app minimizes the chances of human error.
Easy Export:
With just a few clicks, agents can export the collected data into .csv or .xls files, ready for MLS submission.