Havenlist — The Introduction
This is my first entry on Medium, a platform that we will be used to share tips / tricks of using Havenlist, but also to introduce new features and to engage with our customers. I will start this off with our founding story, to give you (our customer) a sense of what we’re building.
Founding Story
I founded Havenlist in November 2018, and we have been working on the platform for about a year and a half now. I’ve always been interested in technology, startups and business, but also have a passion for property.. which I got from reading a lot of books by Robert Kiyosaki when I was about 16 years old.
I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of investing in property and having an asset that works for you. Well, I quickly found out that you need money to do so, and that it’s not as easy as it looks.
I then realised that I could perhaps apply my knowledge of technology and use it to build something that could be useful in the property market, which was further reinforced by articles stating how tech is under utilised within the property landscape.
This led me on a journey of discovery, and thinking about how property gets advertised. On the one hand, I knew property portals are important, but I also knew that brokers played an even bigger part and provided even more value, as they typically spend years building up a client base, and relationships. They have the clients that can fill spaces, if they can easily match up spaces with the client requirements and have the tools to close deals quicker. This is especially important in this highly competitive market where speed can be the difference between winning and losing.
This also made me realize how inefficient traditional vacancy schedules are, as information can be lost, misinterpreted, or lack crucial information.. which in turn could lead to lost opportunities for landlords and brokers as it takes time to sift through and to create brochures.
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I then decided to build something that could be used, and potentially improve the lives of both landlord and broker.
Why, How, What
Our founding principles.
Why
We want to create an experience that empowers property stakeholders, encourages different ways thinking, fosters a growth mindset, creates more inclusive opportunities, and reminds us of the various reasons why we got involved in property to begin with.
How
By using advanced, trusted and intuitive technologies that help connect stakeholders, streamlines the distribution and use of information, challenges the status quo, and also provides the same sense of security and safety we have come to expect from property.
What
A platform that is easy to learn, delightful to use and increases efficiency across all property related operations.
This can all be summed up in our Vision & Mission statement.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the commercial property landscape by seamlessly connecting landlords, property managers and brokers through one centralised platform that is delightful to use and allows for better and more accurate distribution and use of information.
Vision
Our vision is to empower property stakeholders through familiar, yet different and improved experiences that fosters growth, leads to more equal opportunities and encourages forward thinking.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this, and we look forward to taking you on this journey with us! (:
