InvestorsMate - Empowering Smarter Property Investment Decisions
Investors Mate is a platform that simplifies real estate investing by providing real-time data, task management and expert connections, empowering users to make confident, independent investment decisions.
UI Designer, UX Designer, Design Lead
2024- Now
Real Estate
Product Manager, Developers, Marketers
Problem Statement
In the fast-paced real estate market, both new and seasoned investors face challenges in accessing reliable information and making quick, well-informed decisions. New investors often feel intimidated by complex market data and lack the support needed to confidently begin their investment journey.
Experienced investors face difficulty accessing real-time, trusted information and managing relationships with critical professionals efficiently. These obstacles can lead to decision-making delays, increased risk, and missed opportunities.
Solution
InvestorsMate aims to address these issues by providing a comprehensive do-it-yourself platform with real-time data, task Management, and market insights. By simplifying the property evaluation process and offering connections to vetted experts, the app empowers users to confidently build or expand their property portfolios with ease.
65%
Investors report difficulties with finding accurate data
40%
find regulatory complexity overwhelming.
50%
investors feel they lack clear, comprehensive insights
Key Findings from Sprint 1
Insight 1: Newer users reported feeling overwhelmed with the amount of investment data and technical jargon.
Insight 2: Seasoned investors indicated that real-time data is critical, yet they often found current solutions to be outdated or scattered across multiple platforms.
Insight 3: Both new and experienced investors expressed the need for accessible connections with vetted professionals, such as financial advisors, real estate agents, and legal experts, to help them navigate complex deals.
Insight 4: Difficulty in Inspect Property Condition It includes checking the building’s structure, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and possible pest or mold issues, which are crucial for estimating maintenance costs.
Let's Do It !
Wireframe
Newer users reported feeling overwhelmed
Real-time data is critical
Connections with vetted professionals
Difficulty in Inspect Property Condition
Design Solutions
Solution 1.1: Onboarding for new users by providing video tutorials
Solution 1.2: Welcome questionnaire to understand user need
Solution 1.3: Simplifying UI with necessary details in dashboard and Menu
Solution 2.1:Provide real time data based on suburbs
Solution 3.1: Add option to connect with real estate agents, Property Manager etc
Solution 4.1: Checklist to track the task on the property
User Testing
90%
Satisfied with the checklist
70%
Easy and intuitive navigation
30%
Clearer vetting processes for recommended professionals.
Conclusion
Ultimately, "Investors Mate" fulfills its goal of simplifying real estate investment, addressing critical pain points around data overload, Accessibility of real time data professional networks, and checklist. By continually refining the app based on user feedback, "Investors Mate" has the potential to become an indispensable tool for independent property investors, supporting them in building efficient, profitable portfolios with confidence.
I am incredibly proud of how our platform has evolved to meet the needs of today’s real estate investors. We set out with a mission to make property investing accessible, informed, and straightforward.
Ábishek
CEO, Co-founder | Investorsmate
