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NoBroker shifts focus to high-margin property resales

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NoBroker is shifting from a pure listings engine to a home-buying marketplace and multi-vertical consumer ecosystem

The company is focusing on high-margin property resales and real estate launches for monetisation

This strategy targets profitability within 12-15 months by focusing on higher commission deals

NoBroker is shifting its business model from a pure listing engine to a home-buying marketplace.
The company is rejigging its monetisation model to focus on high-margin property resales.
Rentals are taking a backseat as the firm transitions towards a multi-vertical consumer ecosystem.
NoBroker aims to achieve profitability within the next 12 to 15 months.
The company has raised a total of $368 Mn to date from various investors.
Founders include Saurabh Garg, who serves as the chief business officer.
The pivot signals a move away from low-margin rental transactions toward higher-value sales.
NoBroker competes with players like Square Yards and Magicbricks in the real estate space.

The shift allows NoBroker to capture higher commissions from property sales compared to rentals.
Financial services and home services now contribute significantly to the revenue mix.
The company recorded a net loss of ₹411 Cr in FY24, prompting the strategic change.
Real estate revenue share dropped from 90% in FY24 to close to 50% in FY26.
NoBroker processes over 1 Lakh real estate transactions monthly as of March 2026.

NoBroker operates as the world's largest no-brokerage property site in India.
It offers free listing processes and WhatsApp-based shortlisting without physical visits.
The platform provides rental agreement assistance including paperwork management for users.
NoBroker earns functional broker commissions from developers, replacing traditional channel partners.
Traditional channel partners typically charge 2-4% on deal value for property sales.
The financial services vertical involves home loan aggregation and matching buyers to lenders.
NoBroker earns referral fees from banks and NBFCs for managing documentation and orchestration.
Home services include registration, moving, packing, interiors, and consumer beauty via Zivora.
The company covers cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, and Pune with diverse property types.
NoBroker also offers NRI-specific services and commercial property listings for PGs and flatmates.

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