Parcelr
"They were very kind and good to work with.”
- Jacob Carlton
- Jacob Carlton
Platform
iOS
Services
Mobile Apps
Industry
Real Estate
Team
4 Members
Time
7 months
Who is Parcelr?
Parcelr is a real estate mobile application that provides property owner and land parcel information across the United States. The app provides details related to a landowner's:
* Contact info
* Tax value of the land and buildings
* Acreage size
* And much more
It allows users - such as new property buyers, sellers, and real estate investors - to share current locations, pins, and favorites with their friends and colleagues.
The Challenge
The client needed an iPhone mobile app that makes property data and parcel data more accessible to the end-users. He wanted a feature-rich platform that can help people save time, increase productivity, and provide users with the utmost convenience.
The client had a tough time finding a trustworthy company in North Carolina to develop his new app. He reached out to us, and we set up a few meetings. Then, we made a plan to execute his idea and turn it into a digital reality in the marketplace.
Our Strategy
We scheduled several meetings throughout the discovery phase to gather the functional and non-functional requirements.
It took us around five months to create the complete iOS and Android mobile application.
Here’s how we did it:
Phase 1
Exhaustive Planning
All of our projects start with a microscopic dive into the client’s goals, challenges, strengths, and opportunities.
- We gathered every piece of information needed to build a stellar app from top to bottom through a series of meetings.
- This discovery phase formed the foundation for the app development process.
Phase 2
Mapping the User Journey
After a thorough analysis, we advised Parcelr to go for an app that has a user-friendly interface with excellent features that would bring the utmost value to the end-users.
- We wanted the user experience to be simplistic yet pack a strong punch and keep people coming back.
Phase 3
Creating Wireframes
Bringing the app to life started with detailed wireframes.
- These designs showcased what the user experience would look like at a glance, how the brand would shine through, and what the world could expect from Parcelr.
Phase 4
Design and Development
When the wireframes and the user journeys were frozen, our designers began crafting the screens.
- We regularly collaborated in weekly sprints to make sure ALL the features were being designed and developed according to the client’s needs.
Phase 5
Testing and Optimization
As the app – and user experience – began to take form, each stage of the user journey was heavily tested and fine-tuned to meet the client’s vision.
- Once the interface had met (and exceeded) expectations, it was time to roll out the app.
Phase 1
Exhaustive Planning
All of our projects start with a microscopic dive into the client’s goals, challenges, strengths, and opportunities.
- We gathered every piece of information needed to build a stellar app from top to bottom through a series of meetings.
- This discovery phase formed the foundation for the app development process.
Phase 2
Mapping the User Journey
After a thorough analysis, we advised Parcelr to go for an app that has a user-friendly interface with excellent features that would bring the utmost value to the end-users.
- We wanted the user experience to be simplistic yet pack a strong punch and keep people coming back.
Phase 3
Creating Wireframes
Bringing the app to life started with detailed wireframes.
- These designs showcased what the user experience would look like at a glance, how the brand would shine through, and what the world could expect from Parcelr.
Phase 4
Design and Development
When the wireframes and the user journeys were frozen, our designers began crafting the screens.
- We regularly collaborated in weekly sprints to make sure ALL the features were being designed and developed according to the client’s needs.
Phase 5
Testing and Optimization
As the app – and user experience – began to take form, each stage of the user journey was heavily tested and fine-tuned to meet the client’s vision.
- Once the interface had met (and exceeded) expectations, it was time to roll out the app.
The Solution
We had the challenge to create a multi-functional app that had all the essential features of a real-estate app and some unique ones to set it apart from the rest.
We added interactive maps and search functionalities to provide easy access to essential data related to a property. The information includes:
* Property owner contact information
* Property tax value
* Use of GPS within area maps detailing the current location
* Property lines
* Structures
* Topography
* Soil types
* and much more
Our team designed some additional features like distance measurement while viewing maps. The application also supports offline maps.
The Results
Today, the Parcelr app is being used by several realtors, real estate investors, developers, farmers, and hunters to find property information.
It’s a subscription-based app and is now being used by around 4,000 users. Here are some milestones the app has hit:
- 4,000% growth in users in the first 8 months and growing.
- Revenue generating within the first 3 months
- 20-30% increase in downloads per month
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