{"id":5864,"date":"2025-05-02T15:25:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T14:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/?p=5864"},"modified":"2025-05-02T16:44:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:44:09","slug":"findqo-co-founder-joins-platinum-property-podcast-to-share-vision-for-revolutionizing-irish-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/findqo-co-founder-joins-platinum-property-podcast-to-share-vision-for-revolutionizing-irish-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"FindQo Co-Founder Joins Platinum Property Podcast to Share Vision for Revolutionising Irish Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6u6aL5Fvu5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dublin, Ireland \u2014 [April 30, 2025]<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Anthony McCann<\/em>, co-founder of the innovative property platform <em><a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo.ie<\/a><\/em>, recently sat down with Paul from <em>Platinum Property<\/em> on the <strong>Platinum Property Podcast<\/strong> to discuss how <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> is reshaping the Irish real estate landscape for estate agents, landlords, and tenants alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a candid, wide-ranging conversation, he detailed how <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> \u2014 developed by leading software firm <em>Dev Centre House<\/em> \u2014 is bringing fresh technology, accessibility, and fairness into a market that has long been hampered by outdated systems, overpriced listings, and limited innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cThe platforms currently dominating the space are outdated. There\u2019s been a huge gap in tools, transparency, and affordability \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> is solving,\u201d<\/em> said <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo.ie<\/a> Co-founder on the podcast.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Built to Solve Real Problems in Real Estate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> launched in October 2023 following nearly a year of development and refinement. McCann explained that the platform was born from personal and professional frustrations faced by property owners, renters, and agents alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From exorbitant ad fees to poor tenant-screening tools, the market\u2019s shortcomings were clear \u2014 and <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> was designed to close those gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights from the Podcast Appearance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Listings for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estate agents and private individuals can list <strong>up to two properties for free<\/strong> \u2014 permanently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup takes under 5 minutes, with <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> offering backend image optimization to ensure listings look polished and professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tenant Resume System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>McCann introduced <strong>Tenant.ie<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a>\u2019s sister platform that lets renters create a verified, shareable rental history profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tenants can showcase references, employment, and payment history \u2014 all from one secure link.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cIt\u2019s like a credit score for renters \u2014 we\u2019re giving them a real advantage,\u201d<\/em> McCann noted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial and Residential Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> now includes:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Free Valuation Tool<\/strong> for residential property owners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An Office Space Calculator<\/strong>, just launched, to help estimate commercial leasing or sales values based on live market data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing That Works \u2014 Without Breaking the Bank<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation also touched on how traditional agents often spend <strong>\u20ac3,000+ per month<\/strong> on Google ads with little visibility into results. McCann contrasted this with <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a>\u2019s cost-efficient strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u20ac95\/month subscription<\/strong> gives agents access to <strong>up to 10 direct <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/seller-leads\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Seller Leads\">leads<\/a><\/strong> from valuation tools and inquiries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO and targeted digital marketing are handled by the platform to increase listing exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cAgents are telling us: \u2018We saw you on Google, on Facebook, in sponsored ads.\u2019 That shows our marketing is working \u2014 and we help our users benefit from that visibility,\u201d<\/em> said McCann.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety, Trust, and Modernization<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>McCann also addressed rampant online scams in the rental sector, especially in Facebook groups. To combat this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> uses <strong>human verification<\/strong>, <strong>ID checks<\/strong>, and <strong>listing audits<\/strong> before publication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listings flagged by users are quickly investigated to maintain safety and integrity on the platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Software Roots and Ongoing Evolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a>\u2019s parent company, <em>Dev Centre House<\/em>, boasts over 12 years of software development experience. With a team of 30+ developers, <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> deploys <strong>weekly updates<\/strong> to ensure the platform evolves rapidly in response to user feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe don\u2019t just fix what\u2019s broken \u2014 we preempt problems and build smarter tools before they\u2019re needed,\u201d<\/em> McCann explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Platform for Agents, Renters, and Everyday Sellers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re listing your family home, managing multiple rentals, or searching for your next apartment, <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> has a tool \u2014 and a vision \u2014 to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019re not here to just participate in the market \u2014 we\u2019re here to improve it,\u201d<\/em> said McCann.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch or Listen Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f The full podcast episode, titled <em>&#8220;Revolutionizing Real Estate: How <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"FindQo.ie\">FindQo<\/a> is Changing the Game for Agents &amp; Renters&#8221;<\/em>, is available on YouTube via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6u6aL5Fvu5c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platinum Property Podcast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Revolutionizing Real Estate: How FindQo is Changing the Game for Agents &amp; Renters\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6u6aL5Fvu5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Visit and Join FindQo.ie Today<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb <a href=\"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/\">https:\/\/FindQo.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Watch on YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6u6aL5Fvu5c<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5884,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[306,1138,503,459,438],"class_list":["post-5864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-properties","tag-findqo-ie","tag-podcast","tag-real-estate","tag-rent","tag-sale"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5864"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7395,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5864\/revisions\/7395"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/findqo.ie\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}