# Streamlined Real Estate Apps This App Reduces Reliance On Brokers In the Real Estate Marketplace By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-estate-marketplace References: [todayonline](http://www.todayonline.com/business/new-app-cuts-out-middleman-could-shake-property-market) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/ohmyhome/id1112125972?mt=8) A brand new smartphone app called OhMyHome is looking to well and truly shake up the real estate marketplace in Singapore by making it easier than ever for all the primary parties involved in housing and tenancy matters -- landlords, tenants, property sellers and [prospective property buyers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/property-searches) -- to deal with one another directly without having to go through real estate brokers. What's great about this [real estate marketplace app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zillow-direct-messaging) is the fact that it still allows users to bring in an agent's services in the event that there are services or processes that they can't handle themselves. The price paid for these agents' services are still significantly less than the commission that would typically be paid to a conventional broker. Ultimately, the OhMyHome app is poised to streamline the real estate marketplace by complementing existing [real estate brokers' services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-features) and offering a competitive alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Direct-dealing Real Estate:** The OhMyHome app enables direct interactions between landlords, tenants, property sellers, and buyers, reducing reliance on real estate brokers. - **Agent-assisted Solutions:** The app allows users to bring in agents for certain services, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional brokers. - **Streamlined Real Estate Marketplace:** OhMyHome aims to streamline the real estate market by offering a competitive alternative to traditional brokers while complementing their services. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The OhMyHome app disrupts the traditional real estate brokerage model by facilitating direct interactions and reducing reliance on brokers. - **Property Technology:** The app is a disruptive innovation within the prop tech industry, providing a streamlined solution for housing and tenancy matters. - **Mobile Applications:** OhMyHome revolutionizes the real estate industry through its innovative mobile app, enabling direct dealings and agent-assisted solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Real Estate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-estate-app1.md) - [Real Estate Co-Investor Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coproperly.md) - [AI-Powered Real Estate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homa.md) - [DIY Home Buying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-offer-haus.md) - [Innovative Home Buying Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-real-estate.md) - [Informational Real Estate Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oyssey-app.md) - [Supportive Property Purchase Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/property-purchase.md) - [AI-Driven Real Estate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-real-estate-platform.md) - [Real Estate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-grid.md)