Browse listings, book viewings, calculate loans: Simplify your home search with new property app

Hunting for your ideal home can be a daunting experience. You browse home listings on one platform, message property agents on another, and search separately for mortgage calculators to see if the numbers add up. Then, you head to yet another site to analyse price data and make sure you’re getting a fair deal.

Even then, there’s the nagging feeling you might have missed something. A friend casually mentions the legal fees they had to pay during their home purchase and suddenly you’re wondering what other hidden costs you haven’t accounted for, such as property taxes, maintenance fees and utilities.

It’s no surprise, then, that many feel lost in the process – unsure of what to do next, or if they are even asking the right questions.

For many first-time home seekers, the excitement of finding a place to call their own quickly fades when they’re met with endless listings, fluctuating prices, and the financial and legal jargon that comes with buying a home.

Having previously worked as a real estate agent, Mr Vincent Ong understands these frustrations all too well. This inspired him to found Homejourney, a proptech startup with an innovative mobile app and website that consolidates all real estate-related information into one platform.

Says Mr Ong: “We believe that purchasing a property should be as clear as buying something online. Most e-commerce shopping apps let users track every step of the process. We’re bringing that same transparency and ease to real estate transactions – with a single app that will connect users to the services they need, from financing to legal help, and even timely reminders to apply for a utilities account prior to building completion.”

Rather than toggling between multiple platforms, users can now rely on Homejourney for their entire home purchase journey, from searching for homes, analysing property trends, booking viewings to comparing financing packages and managing property transaction roadmaps.

While some of these features exist elsewhere, Homejourney combines them seamlessly onto an all-in-one platform.

Smarter, simpler home search

Homejourney’s user-friendly interface is designed to make the search for your dream home a breeze.

Most property applications require you to input your search criteria every time you log into the app because you would not know if any new listings match your preferences. With Homejourney, you will only need to do this once. The app takes note of your preferences and sends you an alert every time a new property that matches your criteria is added to its database, saving you the hassle of browsing listings over and over again to stay updated.

Think you found the perfect home, but unsure if it is within your means? Homejourney has a built-in feature that helps calculate your estimated loan amount based on your financial information, taking the guesswork out of your home search. It then uses this information to match you with properties that fit both your dreams and your budget, streamlining your home search process.

Once a suitable property is found, you can quickly book a viewing via Homejourney. This is made possible because all property listings are synced to their respective agent’s calendar. So, rather than having to switch to a separate platform to chat with the agent to arrange a mutually workable time, you can simply select your preferred timeslot and look forward to the viewing once your request has been approved.

Mr Ong points out that security is a key aspect of Homejourney’s app design. Recognising that buying a home is one of life’s biggest decisions, he wants users to feel confident and at ease at every stage of their journey.

All listings and property agents on the Homejourney platform are verified, reducing the risk of scams and outdated postings.

“Scams are rampant right now, especially in the real estate market,” says Mr Ong. “We want Homejourney to be as secure as possible so we can build trust with consumers.”

Step-by-step guide to buying a home

One common frustration Mr Ong has observed during his time as an agent in the property industry is the lack of clarity during the transaction process – especially for first-time buyers who are unsure of what happens after an offer is accepted.

Homejourney helps by mapping out the entire process from making an offer to completing the deal. This includes estimating the various costs involved in a property transaction – such as legal fees and stamp duties – as well as a checklist that outlines key steps, helping you plan ahead and avoid surprises.

“First-time homebuyers might miss out some information when they buy a property, so the Homejourney timeline really helps them know the stages and when payments need to be made,” Mr Ong explains.

And if you still have questions left unanswered, go ahead and tap the app’s built-in AI-powered chatbot, Homie. Easily accessible via the homepage, Homie acts as a companion and can instantly answer any questions you may have at any stage of your homebuying journey.

Even after you have made a purchase, Homejourney continues to offer benefits to homeowners with its free-to-use property market analysis tool. Using official property transaction information on recent sales, the Homie chatbot allows homeowners to easily visualise and monitor the value of their properties.

Launched earlier this year, the Homejourney app is set to release a wide range of innovative new features over the coming months. These include a comprehensive contract management system, an analytics dashboard with AI-powered property recommendations, as well as portfolio and financial management tools.

To this end, Homejourney is currently working with major banks to enable a variety of services within the app including seamless mortgage applications, real-time interest rates and instant loan eligibility checks.

“Our aim is for Homejourney to represent a new gold standard in terms of convenience and features for all stakeholders – be it buyers, sellers or property agents,” says Mr Ong.

“Homejourney isn’t just about helping users find their dream home. It’s designed to save time, cut costs and make the entire home buying journey easier and more enjoyable.”

Visit Homejourney today and begin the search for your dream home.