About

Nest app revolutionizes real estate with personalized property recommendations based on user preferences and property features, ensuring efficient search. In-app instant messaging and real-time notifications enhance communication and prevent missed opportunities. The app facilitates unique roommate matching and fosters user-friendly shared housing experiences. Key Features: 1. Personalized Recommendations: Tailored property suggestions enhance user satisfaction. 2. Machine Learning Integration: Continuous refinement of recommendations based on user behavior. 3. In-App Instant Messaging: Seamless communication among users, realtors & potential roommates. 4. Real-Time Notifications: Timely updates for new listings and messages prevent missed opportunities. 5. Roommate Matching: Innovative approach allowing potential roommates to connect over a specific property. 6. Verification and Trust Building: Robust processes for realtor & user verification, coupled with a transparent rating system. 7. Efficient Property Management: Centralized tools for realtors to manage properties and communications effectively. 8. Shared Housing Search: Easy filtering for users seeking shared housing, including profile viewing and instant communication. In summary, Nest app transforms real estate by combining advanced technology, user-friendly features, and transparency, providing a unique and efficient property search experience for users and real estate professionals.

Solution & Product

Νest app utilizes user preferences & property features to offer personalized property recommendations, leveraging machine learning to minimize the time spent on browsing through irrelevant listings. It integrates in-app instant messaging for seamless communication between all, along with real-time notifications for new listings and chats, ensuring no missed opportunities. For the first time, possible roommates could chat and match over a specific property, creating a totally user-friendly app in the real estate sector.By implementing a verification process for realtors and users, as well as a review and rating system, transparency and trust are built among all parties. nest app also allows realtors to have centralized, organized, and efficient management of their properties and communications.Users seeking shared housing can easily search for such properties through filtering, check the profiles of other potential roommates, instantly chat with them and match with the most suitable one.

Innovation & Scalability

Nest Real Estate Matching App seamlessly connects property listings and tenants/buyers through a user-friendly interface with real-time chat with realtors, also uniquely supporting roommate interactions. Integrating apartment liking and roommate chat, it provides a cohesive platform for diverse cohabitation needs. The app will leverage Machine Learning algorithms for advanced property recommendations, considering lifestyle, amenities and interests. Nest's pay-per-use model allows realtors to upload properties for free, charging only when customers express interest. Pricing options include chat-packages or subscriptions. Strategically, Nest plans global expansion with multilingual support, attracting foreign investors. To enhance revenue, in-app purchases for premium listings will be introduced, targeting high-value property seekers. Nest aims to offer immersive property tours through VR and AR technologies, attracting tech-savvy users. Regular updates, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement maintain competitiveness. Future features include bill splitting for commercial properties. Ensuring accountability, Nest prioritizes accurate real estate data. The app's dashboard management system creates opportunities for expansion into sectors like shared housing for digital nomads or shared sports fields. Rooted in scalability and innovation, Nest Real Estate Matching App envisions sustained growth and global impact.

Traction & achievements

Key Milestones: • Successful App Launch: Fully functional application has been successfully uploaded and made available on both the Apple Store and Google Play, enabling seamless accessibility to our services. • Property Portfolio Expansion: We have achieved a significant milestone by uploading an extensive inventory of 1031 properties onto our platform, providing our users with a diverse range of options. • CRM Integration: In a bid to optimize operational efficiency and customer interactions, we seamlessly integrated with three leading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, named a) Real Status, b) i-home, c) e-agents • Realtor Collaboration: Our dedication to fostering fruitful partnerships is evident through collaborations with six accomplished real estate agencies, who entrust us with listing their properties on our platform. Public presentations: • Nest app was presented in the Realtors Agency for Attica in front of certified realtors, where a lot of interest was expressed • The team participated in the Impact Hub-Google challenge for the “Equivalent Cities” Guided Mentorship: Upholding our commitment to growth, a SEO-marketing mentor actively supports and guides our team, ensuring constant progress and innovative solutions

Team & Why Us

The team: • Antonis Zervas - Founder, excelling in Leading and Managing, As CEO of 3 startups, he thrived in elite incubators/accelerators (EGG, MITef (Finalist), EBEA), also raising capital from Business Angels. • Eleni Voulgari - Software/Machine Learning Engineer, Managing Partner and designer of the ML system behind the matching. • Stellina Patelida - Co-founder, focusing on Strategy & Communication, holding a MSc in Law and Finance of International Trades and Investments. • Nikos Menexis - Senior Mobile App Developer, expert on Software Development, UI/UX and design of maintainable and scalable apps. Growth Strategy: Antonis Zervas leverages his network to expand within the real estate and startup ecosystems, exploring new markets and partnerships. Stellina Patelida ensures legal compliance, handles funding opportunities and explores strategic partnerships. Eleni Voulgari designs and will continuously enhance machine learning algorithms, driving innovation in the application. Nikos Menexis optimizes the user experience, incorporating feedback and technological advancements into regular updates. Antonis and Stellina collaborates on branding and marketing, utilizing their startup and communication expertise for effective strategies. Eleni and Nikos will establish a feedback system, driving iterative development. Stellina, experienced in international trades, will lead global expansion efforts, identifying key markets and tailoring strategies for diverse regions.

Funding Needs

Key areas: - Development & Technology: Implementation and integration of machine learning algorithms & continuous refinement of recommendation systems. - Infrastructure & Hosting: Hosting services and cloud infrastructure to ensure the app's scalability & reliability. - Marketing & User Acquisition: Advertising Campaigns to promote the app and attract a user base. Operations for acquiring new users through various channels, like social media, online advertising and partnerships. - User Experience (UX) & Design: User interface’s regular updates and enhancements to meet evolving user expectations. - Security & Compliance: Data security measures to protect user data and privacy, complying with relevant regulations. Legal expenses for ensuring the app’s compliance with local and international laws. - Customer Support: Establish and maintain a customer support team to address user queries, complaints and feedback promptly. - Continuous Development & Innovation: Ongoing development to introduce new features, improve existing ones and stay ahead of market trends. - Operational Expenses: Day-to-day operational costs, including salaries, utilities, office space, and other overhead expenses. - Partnerships & Collaborations: Forming strategic partnerships and collaborations with real estate agencies, property developers, and other stakeholders to enhance app visibility and functionality. - Quality Assurance: Testing and QA to identify and fix bugs, ensuring a smooth user experience.