We are living in exciting times. The advent of technology has allowed us to get data and information with just a click and a swipe at our fingertips. Advanced technologies like big data, blockchain and AI has enabled us to do things and transact like never before, yet Users still need to sieve through a sea of data before they are able to find the right valuable and relevant information.
By Mak Jia Kee (ProppyApp’s Communications Intern360 Batch 1:2021)
Do you need help finding your dream property? Or do you need help selling or renting out your property? What about fixing and repairing your household amenities but don’t know who to call?
It is true that there are already a myriad of property-related websites and apps mushrooming in the last decade that has been designed to serve separate functions, but so far none has integrated all these functions and features into a multi-functional app, until the emergence of ProppyApp.
Read on to find out the 10 reasons why you should download ProppyApp
1. All-in-One — When “single purpose” apps are a thing of the past.
Finding your dream house or property can be a time-consuming and complicated process. Although the emergence of property tech platforms with single-purpose apps like iProperty and PropertyGuru in the last 15 years have accelerated the digitisation of the buying and selling of property and real estate, the digital transformation of the property tech industry is still quite far behind when compared to other industries like fintech (financial technology) and online retail marketing. However, the recent proliferation of ‘Super-Apps’, an all-in-one platform that combines a variety of services and its acceptance was exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Consumers are now more familiar and willing to use ‘Super-Apps’ because it enables them to do more than one function and achieve more within the app eco-system without having to navigate through a myriad of different apps. In this regard, ProppyApp aims to be the first property technology ‘Omni-App’ in the market, offering users a seamless, contextualised, and efficient experience by serving a large number of market listings, connecting you to multiple intermediaries in all transactions and many other services, powered by the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Everything you need to know about properties and real estate is not only within reach but also in the palm of your hands. Users need not download multiple apps or search from a multitude of websites any longer when they can do all that with ProppyApp.
2. Easy and Personalised — Own your intimate AI butler, Prop-Pierre
The concept of the “Kakak”, a lived-in foreign maid and nanny employed to help out with household chores and caregiving, used to be the one who looked after our daily chores and kept an eye on our basic home needs. With the emergence of technology like AI and the Internet-Of-Things (IOT), we are beginning to rely more and more on technology that serves to make our lives easier and seamless. Introducing Prop-Pierre, the digitalised version of the traditional “Kakak”, an AI butler who will act like a digital assistant that will monitor and manage your properties, loan payments, household maintenance, and more! Yet, Prop-Pierre is more than just an automation. “He” can evaluate and interpret market data to the point where “he” can then initiate operations in smarter and innovative ways. Every ProppyApp user will have their own Prop-Pierre at the palm of their hands, helping and providing you with a more convenient and intimate service whenever you need them.
3. Credibility Trustnet — We do everything we can to provide you with the best service possible and it’s trustworthy.
The global pandemic and extended lockdown in 2020 and 2021 have forced businesses to adjust to new ways of doing business. The push towards digital transformation is even stronger now that most business have decided to pivot online. However, not everything that is put online is trustworthy
Realising this fact, ProppyApp is really concerned with giving the best service possible to their Users. One of their core business ethos is to create a credible and trustworthy platform to all our Users. ProppyApp connects users with service providers and household amenities trade repairmen, such as plumbing, electrical, automatic gate, renovation works, gardening, home and office cleaning services, maintenance service, pet-sitting services, and more on through ProppyCares.
The key idea is that you won’t have to worry about service providers’ reliability because a review, rating, and endorsement system has been put in place to verify that all service providers are reliable. So, if the pandemic has cut you off from your trusted merchants, use ProppyApp to identify a trustworthy merchant within your area to help you solve your difficulties. The same is true for any other service providers on our site, such as real estate agents.
Brand building in the days of the internet is different compared to traditional marketing methods of the past. Nowadays, word of mouth on the internet could make or break a business reputation. Therefore, it is imperative that we have responsible and professional merchants listed on our platforms. One can buy fame, but one cannot buy good reputation.
4. Beep! — Communicate in-app easily without having to lose your privacy.
The Beep! feature in ProppyApp lets Users interact with other Users and service providers within the app, eliminating the risk of releasing your personal information when you contact property agents, brokers, house owners, or other intermediaries. As a result, if Users require additional information, they can quickly enquire about service details within the app, delivering a simple and convenient experience for you to do actions in the app. Not only that, the Beep! feature also allows the Merchants to create an order system for their Users.
However, Users can also choose not to activate the function if they do not want to be disturbed by text messages and notifications in app. They have complete control, and it’s entirely up to them to decide how ProppyApp can best serve them.
5. Marketplace Wishlist — Make a wishlist and ProppyApp will find the best match that fits your need.
You may use Proppy Marketplace to find the ideal property for you whether you’re looking to purchase or rent. If you’re not sure where to begin, start by filling out some of your needs on Marketplace Wishlist, which contains positive and negative filters. ProppyApp has a large database of property information to match your needs. Prop-Pierre, our AI butler, will also notify you if any eligible properties matches your criteria. Verified agents on the ProppyApp platform will also contact you if they have any properties that matches your requirements too. So one doesn’t need to sift through a large number of listings blindly and waste time looking at houses that they don’t like. ProppyApp can find you the best match in the shortest possible time by telling you what your Dream Home may look like. This is the future, where artificial intelligence works for you, and it all starts with ProppyApp.
6. Get-A-Guide (GAG) — Get the services of trusted, professional and verified property agents.
A new house, whether purchased or rented, is always a big milestone. Those who hire a property agent must know how to select the best one as the ideal property agent may make finding a house a positive and easier experience to look back on. However, finding a decent real estate agent is always a big issue, especially for first-time buyers or tenants. When you use ProppyApp, though, this is not an issue.
Home Sellers who may be too busy to conduct home viewing by potential buyers can also just appoint an agent to assist them in conducting house viewings through this GAG platform. This platform also gives great opportunities to new and upcoming agents a chance to establish their credibility and job worthiness by doing these simple jobs. If they do a good job, they not only get a good rating or endorsement, they may also get potential new clients, both buyer and seller.
7. Extended Peripheral Services and other Property-related Products and Trades — ie. Merchants, Tradesmen, Service Repairmen and Professional consultation via ProppyCares and ProppyPro - It’s never too late to listen to an expert.
Upon finding and buying the right property, we are often faced with the hassle of maintenance and upkeep, like fixing a leaking pipe, to servicing the air-conditioning, to the occasional electrical failure and roofing problems. No matter the problem, ProppyApp has the solution. With ProppyCares, there will also be service providers which are always available to help solve your household problems. It is never wrong to get expert advice and professionals to help fix your household problems.
If you require assistance in obtaining the most up-to-date information and advice on purchasing or renting a home, ProppyPro will always be available to answer your inquiries! As the home buying or renting process often has a unique set of process and can be stressful, we have lawyers, insurance brokers, and other intermediaries in addition to verified real estate agents who can be of assistance to you by connecting to a ProppyPro!
8. Knowing your Neighbourhood — Get engaged with your community, get to know your neighbours, and live a better life.
The COVID pandemic lockdowns have severely affected businesses, especially businesses that once depended on high traffic footfall, or the ones that depended on being able to cross district and state borders. However, strict travel restrictions has caused mobility to be severely reduced, thus effectively reducing the radius a service repairmen or merchants to ply their trade.
This is the season of local neighbourhood economic clusters, serving the local community. With the geo-tagging feature in-built into the app, Users are able to identify service providers, service repairmen and merchants that are within a 10 km radius from their home. Service providers and service repairmen can also take advantage of travelling less to reach their customers, thus increasing their local house-calls and saving on travelling costs.
9. Mortgage Optimisation Plan (MOP) — Optimising your loan repayment.
Almost everyone who is attempting to buy a house needs to apply for a home loan from a bank to cover the buying costs. However, more often than not, our mortgage repayment may take up to 20–30 years depending on how much we are able to repay each month. Yet, many of us aren’t aware that by the time we have completed repaying our mortgages, we often end up paying the finance charges that is almost the same cost of the original price of the house. However, ProppyApp has a unique feature called the Mortgage Optimisation Plan (MOP) whereby Users can first do a loan diagnosis to ascertain if they are currently paying the right amount each month. More often than not, we aren’t. Hence, Users have a choice of subscribing to this MOP plan that can help them save between 30%-75% of the mortgage repayment tenure, effectively saving on the repayment finance charges.
Subscribers will also have the services of the AI Butler, Prop-Pierre, to remind you to pay your mortgage repayment on time to avoid penalties. Allow me to remind you once more, you’ll understand why Mortgage Optimisation Plan (MOP) is best stated as “it’s always the tiny things that make a significant impact” once you’ve experienced it.
10. Be informed — Get a clear image and the process are all transparent.
We are living in exciting times. The advent of technology has allowed us to get data and information with just a click and a swipe at our fingertips. Advanced technologies like big data, blockchain and AI has enabled us to do things and transact like never before, yet Users still need to sieve a sea of information before they become valuable and relevant. In order for Users to be better informed, ProppyApp matches the needs of the buyer with the right offerings of the seller. No longer do we have to rely on many different sources for information. With ProppyApp , we can also get latest news, trends and updates on the property market, neighbourhood economy and ultimately live the quality of life that we want.
Truly, Proppy … is where dreams come home!
