Property Finder, the MENA region’s premier property portal, recently hosted the highly anticipated Property Finder Connect 2023 event, bringing together prominent real estate professionals from across the UAE. Under the theme “Making Real Estate Better,” this exclusive, invitation-only event sparked meaningful discussions and inspiration among key industry leaders, exploring the ever-evolving real estate markets in the region.
Enriching Panel Discussions: The event showcased a series of insightful panel discussions, delving into crucial topics such as the impact of emerging technologies, strategies for winning in the competitive marketplace, effective talent leadership and retention, and a deep exploration of the past, present, and future of real estate in the UAE and GCC. With 300 attendees from the UAE’s real estate sector, the event also featured diverse and esteemed speakers, including industry pioneers like Abdulla Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties; Richard Waind, Group Managing Director at Betterhomes; Taimur Khan, Head of Research at CBRE; Siddhartha Jha, Partner at McKinsey & Company; Walid Shihabi, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Keyper; Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties; Mark Towers, Managing Director at Edwards & Towers; Joe Moufarrej, Co-founder of Happy Tenant, and Rami Tabbara, Co-founder of Stake.
Property Finder Partner Program: A Groundbreaking Launch: Property Finder continued its tradition of innovation by unveiling the real estate industry’s first-ever rewards program – the Property Finder Partner Program. Designed to cater to the specific needs and growth journeys of customers, this tailored rewards program presents an array of benefits to support real estate professionals and their businesses.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, expressed his excitement, stating: “We take pride in being the best source of business for our customers in a highly competitive market. One of the main drivers of our success is our customer-centric approach and our ability to make bold moves to make real estate better. We were the first to launch Verified listings and the first to launch Super Agent – to name a few. Today, I am truly excited to announce yet another first – the Property Finder Partner Program. It’s the first partner rewards program in the real estate industry globally.”
The AAA Quality Manifesto: A Commitment to Trust and Reliability: Property Finder further solidified its commitment to quality and trust by introducing the AAA Quality Manifesto. This manifesto emphasizes the fundamental principles that all listings on the Property Finder portal must adhere to – Accurate, Authorized, and Available. Ensuring accuracy in property details, authorization of agents with proper documentation, and guaranteeing that all properties are available for potential buyers to view, Property Finder aims to provide the most reliable and honest property information to its customers.
Christophe de Rassenfosse, Chief Product Officer at Property Finder, emphasized the significance of the AAA Manifesto, stating: “The introduction of our AAA Manifesto reinforces our commitment to our purpose of creating a more truthful and seamless way to experience real estate. We want to make sure that both our new and returning home-seekers always receive an honest experience, one listing at a time. This initiative will not only help us make the real estate industry better but will also mean that our customers have more visibility when they follow the manifesto.”
Looking Ahead: Property Finder Connect has set its sights on expanding to Qatar and Bahrain in the near future, ensuring that the industry platform’s unique benefits are accessible to a wider regional audience. As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, Property Finder remains at the forefront, driving innovation, and uniting industry leaders to shape a more prosperous future for the real estate sector in the MENA region.
