About Homex Housing
Leading Kenya's Real Estate Development
Established in 2010, Homex Housing is a premier residential real estate developer in Kenya, renowned for its commitment to sustainable and innovative construction practices. With a focus on enhancing urban landscapes while fostering community and economic growth, Homex Housing specializes in building modern homes that cater to the evolving needs of Kenyan families. Their dedication to quality and customer satisfaction has made them a trusted name in the industry, driving forward the development of vibrant and sustainable living spaces across the region.
Project Challenges
Developed a dedicated Real Estate Management System integrating construction, sales, and rentals, managing diverse data, ensuring user-friendly interface, real-time reporting, and on-site customization.
Complex System Integration: Developing a system that seamlessly integrates three major areas of the business—construction, sales, and rentals—into one cohesive platform.
Data Management: Ensuring accurate and real-time tracking of diverse data sets, from construction materials and labor to sales leads and rental management.
User Accessibility: Creating an intuitive user interface that allows for easy navigation and management of complex data.
Real-Time Reporting: Implementing advanced reporting tools to provide real-time insights into financials, project status, and operational metrics.
On-Site Requirement Gathering: The need for an in-depth understanding of Homex's operations, necessitating on-site visits to tailor the system to their specific needs.
How did we help?
Creole Studios delivered an effective and strategic Real Estate Management System that enabled Home Housing to manage all of their business operations through a single platform.
Planning and Requirement Analysis
We began with a comprehensive planning and requirement analysis phase.
Our team conducted an on-site visit to Kenya, working closely with Homex Housing to fully understand their operational needs and challenges.
Defined the project scope and established a detailed roadmap for implementation.
System Design and Documentation
Functional Documentation: We meticulously documented user requirements and business processes
Technical Documentation: Prepared detailed technical specifications that included system architecture, data flow diagrams, and integration protocols
UI Design and Wireframing: Developed a series of wireframes and interactive prototypes that allowed stakeholders to visualize the end product.
Development
Code Development: Laravel for the backend, Angular JS for frontend interactions, and MySQL for database management, following a clean, modular, and scalable coding approach.
Development Standards: Adherence to MVC architecture for system design, RESTful API development for seamless server-client interactions, and comprehensive documentation of code and functionalities.
Version Control and Collaboration: Employed BitBucket for version control, facilitating collaboration and code management.
Testing
Test Case Writing: The team created detailed test cases covering all functionalities and scenarios described in the functional documentation.
System Testing: Conducted extensive system testing to ensure every component functioned as intended and interacted seamlessly with others.
User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Facilitated UAT with real users to validate the functionality and usability of the system.
Implementation
System Deployment: Carefully deployed the system in Homex Housing’s operational environment, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Training and Support: Provided 3 months of detailed training sessions to all end-users, supporting them through the transition to the new system
Maintenance and Upgrades
Continued to provide ongoing maintenance and system upgrades to ensure the software remains up-to-date with the latest security patches and feature enhancements, adapting to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
The Outcome!
The Real Estate Management System revolutionized Homex Housing’s operations, significantly enhancing their efficiency in managing projects, tracking financials, and servicing clients. This system has become an essential tool in their continued growth and success in the Kenyan real estate market.
Charles Mania
"Cash flow increased and operating budgets decreased. Creole Studios excels at synthesizing custom solutions to business-specific issues. Although they would benefit from working faster, their multiple communication pathways, as well as their IT knowledge, prevent any problems from arising. "