About the client
Our client is a digital rental platform specializing in no-fee apartments. It aggregates listings directly from landlords, enriches them with municipal building and district data, and provides renters with a single platform to compare options, assess quality scores, and apply without broker involvement.
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.
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
Solutions we implemented
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.
Project management
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.
Business analysis
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.
UI/UX design
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.
Front-end and back-end development
The front-end and back-end development stages involved implementing 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.
Data engineering
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
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 platform’s security and reliability.
Quality assurance
Quality assurance is vital in the development process to ensure our clients’ 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.
Admin panel
- Comprehensive dashboard for administrators
- Metrics, charts, and reporting capabilities
- Management of listings, user accounts, and analytics
Apartments mapping
- Comprehensive information and details for each apartment
- Unified view of available apartments
- Elimination of duplicate listings
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
- Protection against unauthorized access and data breaches
- Implementation of standard AWS security services
- Secure data storage and encryption
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
MVP platform for no-fee apartment search delivered from scratch in 6 months.
Stable real-time data pipeline for aggregating and scoring apartment listings across multiple sources
SEO-optimized architecture and content structure prepared to support organic traffic growth from day one
Productive year-long cooperation that laid the foundation for further feature expansion and scaling
