In this world of real estate that never stops or slows down, the finding a right platform that would link the buyers, sellers, and renters is crucial. Property Finder, founded in 2007 by Michael Lahyani, promises to have emerged as an online solution in the MENA region where people wanting property or real estate have a smooth experience in searching for property across Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, or Qatar. From a simple directory, it has gone online and has become a very important platform revolutionizing the way people search for homes and investment opportunities across the region.

Michael Lahyani took a personal journey to the creation of Property Finder. In 2005, while he was hunting a house for his family in Dubai, he realized that there was a lack of necessary tools and infrastructure in the island's real estate market for a streamlined property search. That was the inspiration that led him to create Property Finder-an innovative product that put users directly in contact with brokers, sellers, and landlords. His entrepreneurial spirit with a good customer-satisfaction orientation landed Property Finder on one of the top real estate platforms in the region.

Allowing Users the Freedom to Create Their Preference of Life

Most obviously, number one principle of Property Finder is helping users in finding properties that live their life styles, customarily. According to Lahyani, a property is unique; thus, it is important for the platform to show these characteristics in order to attract different types of buyers, whether a buyer wants a home or an investment. The comprehensive database and easy navigation of the site assure users that they will find their fit, whether they want a home or an investment. Surveys, customer service, and the expertise of agents in the field are fulfilled with the special needs of clients to enhance property search experience.

Innovation in the Center

For Lahyani, being innovative means taking a proactive approach toward understanding customers' needs and going the extra mile to predict solutions before they occur. Property Finder has always maintained its belief in technological innovation because this has proven successful when improvement in all aspects is highly regarded over the years in this industry. In 2020 and 2021, the company hired new executives to bring new ideas into the company and experience from global corporations in cutting-edge solutions.

That innovation is also cultivated in their employees. She attributes the UAE's rich cultural heritage to stimulation of pride and creativity within the team. Property Finder promotes teamwork and self-growth through this open-door policy and the 70:20:10 methodology learning to enable all the employees become a leader and entrepreneur.

Where does Property Finder stand going forward?

Organic growth in the GCC, in particular in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, means there are further expansion opportunities for Property Fider and it is focused on realizing its full market potential. The organization under Michael Lahyani's lead simplifies property searches, a tool that's effective and accessible throughout the region. Lahyani's positive outlook helps as 2022 moves on, new strategies will emerge. Property Finder sets a goal to innovate and enrich customer experience with advanced technology and strong company culture to perform well in the MENA real estate market in the future.

About the Leader

Michael Lahyani, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of PropertyFinder

“The rich cultural heritage of the UAE has a great influence on professionals, which makes us fortunate to be headquartered here. Characteristics like pride, loyalty, and inventiveness are ingrained in their work by this culture.”