PropBox
Web and SaaS
real estate marketplace
SHOW HN2023
How HN took it
18 positive, 48 neutral or asking, 8 mixed, 46 critical, out of 120 comments about the project. Thread score -0.21.
Idea: 4 for, 15 againstDesign: 6 for, 8 againstDocs: 1 for, 9 againstExecution: 0 for, 7 againstPricing: 1 for, 5 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
Objections
Agents and brokers are not eliminated; buyers may still want representation
From 1 comment
If they're on MLS, they'll be on Zillow. Buyers these days do a lot of their own searching. If a buyer finds the listing on Zillow via MLS, it won't stop them from viewing the…
cj on HN
Low customer count and unproven demand so far
From 1 comment
Excellent question: How would I ever know? If you never came to the platform there are still ways you may know. In our tiny test market(tiny is 4 sales), all four buyers came…
montgomster on HN
Concerns about the price and how sellers will see the value
From 1 comment
We believe 100 customer at $1 is very generous. When the seller has a number of benefits besides saving significant money, when they see how well this works for others the $995…
montgomster on HN
Questions
How will the platform grow and attract buyers
From 1 comment
there's not any listings in my area, southern Utah. Have you thought of maybe using MLS so buyers can at least see all available options in their area. Then flag as…
gremlinsinc on HN
Alternatives named
Traditional real estate agents and brokers
From 1 comment
Brokers and agents both. From the customers perspective the agent is the company. Some companies forbid the agent from cutting their fee. Some agents are offended if you ask.…
montgomster on HN
National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents
From 1 comment
there is an existing organization many people are unaware of; The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents [1]. In my opinion, this is because they gave up the listing…
montgomster on HN