Issue 7 2020

Acquisition International - Issue 7 2020 45 Feb20061 Digital Directness in Helping Homeowners As more and more companies seek to move their business online, the need to get online and plugged in to what is going on is becoming ever more apparent. Increasingly, the number of e-commerce businesses has skyrocketed, and now Home Owners Direct (HOD) has got involved. Having been named as the Most Outstanding Online Real Estate Marketplace 2020 – UAE, we at Acquisition International took a closer look at the range of properties and services it offers for all parties involved in real estate. hether buying, selling, renting, or letting, real estate can be a difficult maze to navigate at times. There are a wealth of things to consider, potential commission fees to pay, properties to view, and forms to fill out. Technology was designed to make people’s lives simpler, and that is exactly what HOD has set out to do. Functioning as an e-commerce property portal, HOD is a regional first in the property sector. Through its comprehensive and technology-driven platform, HOD connects property owners with buyers and tenants directly, absolutely free of charge. Based in the United Arab Emirates, buyers and sellers, landlord and tenants can meet directly to negotiate and reach private agreements on property sales and rentals across a myriad of properties. Operating all over the United Arab Emirates, HOD is home for a vast range of properties in many different areas, including Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. Alongside the properties in its native land, HOD also lists properties available internationally, specifically in Brussels, London, and New York. However, it isn’t simply houses or apartments that can be listed and found. Commercial properties include offices, retail spaces, warehouses, shops, showrooms, full floors, and entire buildings, whilst residential properties include apartments, villas, penthouses, townhouses, duplexes, bungalows, hotel apartments and whole buildings. Eliminating the middleman in any property transaction, HOD is a marketplace for more than three hundred approved service providers that offer a range of ancillary services direct to users at significant discounts. On top of that, HOD also offers a complete marketing offering for sellers to promote their property both locally and internationally. A cost-saving and cost-effective platform for many parties involved in real estate, HOD effortlessly combines innovative technology and industry expertise to bring exceptional levels of property value for its users. With the advancements in technology, more businesses have moved online. However, HOD continues to stand out against them, and the more traditional real estate agencies through a number of ways. Where traditional estate agents and agencies are often limited by the number of hours in a day, HOD is available around the clock so that buyers and sellers alike can check up on the state of their search at a time that is most convenient for them. With more than ninety percent of real estate searches now starting online, the high street real estate agency is becoming a thing of the past. In searching for a property, a lot of potential buyers are looking for that personal touch; something that they can imprint themselves W onto. Whilst real estate agents may understand the intricacies of the industry, they will never understand a home as good as those who already live inside of it. Who better to sell a home with a personal touch than the individual or family already living there? With HOD, sellers can stay in control of their property and ensure its profile highlights its true qualities. On the other hand, for buyers, looking at properties can be an expensive affair. HOD ensures that it provides a commission-free service, reducing the cost without limiting the number of top quality properties that buyers can view at their own leisure and convenience. Once the transaction has been done, the real work begins; making it a home. HOD can help with that too, offering clients a comprehensive network of experts and professionals to help with various aspects of a new home space. Whether its carpentry or conveyancing, insurance or interior design, pest control or pool maintenance, HOD is on hand to help make the transition as smooth as possible for all parties involved. Living in a new space is an incredibly exciting time, and shouldn’t be bogged down in the mire of commission fees and scrambling to find an expert to solve a particular. HOD takes care of all that for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants, to ensure that everyone gets the chance to enjoy their new space whilst saving thousands upon thousands. Company: HOD GROUP DMCC Contact: Cecilia Reinaldo Website: https://hod.co/