Apartment renting services

Our client is a revolutionary platform that simplifies finding no-fee apartments for rent in the US. The idea was created by renters who recognized the need for a better way to navigate the complex rental market. With a comprehensive database of verified no-fee apartments, the platform offers a hassle-free experience to both tenants and landlords.
By connecting tenants directly with landlords, eliminating broker fees, and providing comprehensive district and building analysis based on municipal data, our client disrupts the traditional rental market, making it easier and more affordable for individuals to find their ideal apartment. Geniusee was honored to deliver a centralized and user-friendly solution to our client.

Services:

Industry:

Real Estate

Location

United States

Business context

The US rental market presents unique challenges from both the tenant and landlord perspectives. Factors such as background checks, brokers' fees, and the diverse range of available apartments make the process complex and time-consuming. Our client aims to address these challenges by serving as a unified apartment portal, aggregating data from landlords' websites, and providing tenants with a seamless browsing experience.

Key challenges:

Collecting and structuring apartment data from different sources using web scraping techniques.
Mapping poorly structured apartment data to the municipal health and safety reports.
Working within budget constraints using both time and material and fixed-price cooperation models.
Ensuring system stability, real-time data integration, and quality tracking in a highly competitive market.

Work approach

SCRUM

SCRUM methodology was employed as the project management approach, enabling efficient collaboration, iterative development, and quick adaptability to changing requirements. It facilitated effective communication between the Geniusee team and the client, ensuring transparency and allowing for timely feedback and decision-making.
Real-time data integration

Real-time data integration was implemented to provide users with up-to-date and accurate apartment listings. By collecting and integrating data from various sources in real-time, our client ensured that users could access the latest information, improving their search experience and increasing the platform's reliability.
MVP big bang

The MVP approach was adopted to achieve a rapid initial service release. It is focused on delivering a product with essential features to meet the users' immediate needs. It allowed for early market validation and feedback gathering, enabling subsequent iterations and enhancements based on user insights.
SEO optimization

SEO optimization was a key consideration throughout the development process to enhance the platform's visibility in search engine results. By implementing SEO best practices, such as optimizing website structure, metadata, and content, our client aimed to improve its organic ranking and attract a wider audience, ultimately driving more traffic and user engagement.

Process

Delivery of this service required following a strictly structured process and tight collaboration with the client to ensure efficient project execution. Our team embraced the SCRUM methodology, enabling iterative and agile development cycles.

During the project management stage, Geniusee ensured effective coordination and execution of all project activities. This included creating a project plan, defining goals and milestones, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress. The project manager oversaw the team's work, managed client communication, and ensured timely project delivery.
In the business analysis stage, Geniusee thoroughly analyzed the client's requirements, user needs, and market trends. This involved gathering and documenting functional and non-functional requirements, creating user stories, and defining acceptance criteria. Geniusee collaborated closely with the client to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business objectives, enabling them to translate these requirements into technical solutions.
The UI/UX design stage focused on creating a visually appealing and intuitive user interface for our client. Geniusee's UI/UX designers leveraged their expertise in user experience design, information architecture, and visual design to create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. They prioritized usability, accessibility, and aesthetics to deliver a seamless and engaging user experience that aligns with our client's brand identity.
The front-end and back-end development stages involved the implementation of the client’s platform. Front-end developers brought the UI/UX design to life, ensuring responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility. Back-end developers worked on server-side logic, database integration, and API development. Together, they built the foundation and functionality of the service, enabling users to search for apartments, view listings, and interact with the platform.
In the data engineering stage, Geniusee focused on collecting, processing, and storing data related to apartment listings. We employed techniques such as web scraping to gather information from various sources, ensuring the data was structured and consistent. Geniusee implemented robust data processing pipelines and utilized a suitable database storage solution to efficiently handle large volumes of data while maintaining data integrity and security.
DevOps services ensured our client's stability, scalability, and security. Geniusee's DevOps engineers set up and configured the infrastructure on AWS Lambda, enabling serverless deployment. We integrated VPN services to anonymize scraping activities and implement dynamic IP and location changes. By utilizing standard AWS services, our team ensured the security and reliability of the platform.
Quality assurance is vital in the development process to ensure our client's functionality, usability, and performance. Geniusee's QA specialists conducted various testing activities, including functional testing, non-functional testing, smoke testing, regression testing, manual testing, and unit testing. We adhere to rigorous testing standards and use industry-leading tools to identify and resolve issues, ensuring that the deliverable meets high-quality standards and provides a seamless user experience.

Project's tech stack

We always employ a powerful, cutting-edge tech stack to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. For this project, we also implemented data processing and storage solutions, conducted SEO optimization using synthetic tests and code optimization techniques, and integrated 3rd-party services to enhance functionality. Carefully chosen tech stack empowered us to deliver a reliable and efficient platform for apartment rentals.

Technologies:

Geniusee Team

The Geniusee team consisted of highly skilled professionals across various domains. The diverse and collaborative team fostered seamless communication, technical excellence, and innovative problem-solving, resulting in a successful and productive collaboration with the client.

Product team

Development team:

Andrew

Delivery manager, PM

As the project manager, I was thrilled with the success of this project. Through close collaboration with the client's team, we created a revolutionary platform for finding apartments in the US. Despite challenges such as data collection and budget constraints, our team delivered a highly functional, secure, and user-friendly platform. This project demonstrates our commitment to excellence in web development and client satisfaction.

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Features

Admin panel
- Comprehensive dashboard for administrators
- Metrics, charts, and reporting capabilities
- Management of listings, user accounts, and analytics
Apartments mapping
- Unified view of available apartments
- Elimination of duplicate listings
- Comprehensive information and details for each apartment
Analytics and data representation
- In-depth analytics, charts, and statistics
- Visual representation of apartment data
- Insights into pricing trends and market analysis
Filtering system
- Advanced search and filtering options
- Customizable filters based on location, price, amenities, etc.
- Efficient search results matching user preferences
Security assurance
- Implementation of standard AWS security services
- Secure data storage and encryption
- Protection against unauthorized access and data breaches
3d party integration
- Integration of external services and APIs
- Seamless integration with payment gateways, messaging platforms, etc.
- Expanded functionality through partnerships with relevant providers
Apartment quality scoring
- Comprehensive scoring system assessing the quality of apartments
- Comparison of data from public databases and third-party monitoring companies
- Calculation of a comprehensive score for each apartment
- Provides users with insights into the quality and reliability of listings