Built a property inspection marketplace
Hey guys, genuinely looking for feedback on an idea I’ve been building.
Basically I’m working on a platform called Specta (www.specta.com.au) that connects people buying property with inspectors local to an area. The idea stemmed from me looking to purchase an investment property interstate and realising there isn't really much in the way of getting an initial inspection done to quickly filter out properties as a go/no-go opportunity. I figured why not utilise one of our most underutilized assets - and that is people's proximity.
I'd happily pay a local $50-100 to inspect a property for me if it negates the need to purchase flights, accom, etc just to do an interstate inspection. It also means I'm not relying on real estate agent photos/reports, buyers agents, or my cousin haha...
Specta is meant to allow people to:
- find + compare inspectors (local community members or verified professionals)
- book inspections online (money held in escrow)
- have a side hustle opportunity for locals
Kind of like an Airtasker/Uber-style marketplace but specifically for property inspections.
Still early stages so I'm currently only testing for the Melbourne market and trying to work out:
- whether people would actually use something like this
- what would make you trust it
- what would stop you using it
- whether buyers even care enough to organise independent inspections more easily
TIA for any feedback!