Urbanize.ng is a Nigerian real‑estate platform that lets users build, buy, or sell properties anywhere in Nigeria without being physically present. It partners with more than 200 vetted construction firms and provides a dashboard that streams real‑time progress videos and updates to owners abroad. Verified listings guarantee ownership documents, and purchases are completed with digital payment and ownership transfer in under 24 hours.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Nigerians and diaspora members face logistical and trust barriers when trying to build, buy, or sell property in Nigeria from abroad, including the need for on‑site coordination, verification of ownership documents, and real‑time construction monitoring.
Solution
Urbanize.ng offers a web‑based platform that lets users initiate and manage real‑estate projects remotely. Clients create an account, submit project specifications, and are matched with one of over 200 vetted construction firms that handle construction and delivery. The platform provides a dashboard with live progress updates, video calls, and documentation verification. For buying, the marketplace lists only properties whose ownership and certificates have been confirmed in person, and purchases trigger ownership transfer within 24 hours. Sellers can list verified properties after identity and title verification, ensuring a trustworthy marketplace.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Nigerians living abroad and domestic buyers or sellers who need a remote, verified solution for building, purchasing, or listing property across Nigeria.
Features
- Integrated marketplace with searchable listings filtered by location, type, and price
- End‑to‑end project workflow: account creation, spec submission, construction partner assignment, and real‑time dashboard monitoring
- Live construction updates including video calls and progress reports hosted on the website or mobile app
- Verification process for all listed properties, confirming ownership documents before publication
- Ownership transfer automation that completes within 24 hours of payment
- Support for digital currency payments and 24/7 customer assistance