What FazWaz does

FazWaz is a Thailand-headquartered digital real estate marketplace founded in 2015 that aggregates over 119,000 property listings spanning residential and commercial real estate across Thailand's major markets (Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai). The platform extends localized services to seven additional Asian countries — India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam — through country-specific domains and supports nine languages. It serves individual property buyers, sellers, renters, and real estate investors, including foreign buyers seeking Thailand-based property, through a hybrid self-serve marketplace and agent-assisted transaction model.

The underlying technology comprises a multi-language, multi-currency property search and listing management platform with video tour capabilities for remote property viewing, a verified listings program ensuring address and price accuracy, and a project directory for new developments. FazWaz monetizes through three streams: free standard property listings (freemium tier), a paid FazWaz Premium subscription offering priority visibility and dedicated agent support, and transaction facilitation fees. A notable product extension is alternative financing (Rent-to-Own, Seller Financing, Gap Loans) that addresses the structural barrier foreign buyers face in accessing Thai mortgages, paired with a financing calculator comparing alternative products to traditional bank loans. Distribution combines product-led growth (self-serve listing/search), event-driven content marketing (YouTube video tours, market advice), and a Partner Agent Program for third-party agents.

The company was co-founded by Brennan Campbell (CEO), Paul Trayman (COO), and Michael Kenner, and has received funding from 500 Global, 500 TukTuks, Alpha Founders Capital, Aries Capital Partners, and CAV Investment across rounds in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023. Headcount is 11-50, and FazWaz reports a 4.1-star Google rating across 335 reviews.

Name

FazWaz

Legal name

FazWaz Group

Website

https://fazwaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

FazWaz is a Thailand-based digital real estate marketplace aggregating over 119,000 property listings for buying, selling, and renting across Thailand and seven Asian countries, serving individual buyers, sellers, and investors with agent-assisted transactions and alternative financing products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Watthana

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Premium Listing Services: FazWaz Premium service providing priority visibility, dedicated expert support, and performance-driven marketing to help sellers sell properties faster. This is a paid service tier on top of standard free listing.
2. Transaction Facilitation: Commission or transaction fees from facilitating property sales and purchases through the marketplace platform
3. Standard Property Listings: Free listing service for property sellers as the base tier, with premium upsell opportunities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FazWaz operates a digital real estate marketplace aggregating 119,253+ property listings across Thailand, enabling buyers, sellers, and renters to search, list, and transact residential and commercial properties. The platform offers free standard listings, a FazWaz Premium subscription for sellers, and unique alternative financing products including Rent-to-Own, Seller Financing, and Gap Loans. It supports 9+ languages and operates localized sites across 8 countries.

Product overview

FazWaz is a multi-platform real estate marketplace operating primarily in Thailand with international expansion to 8 additional countries. The core offering is a property marketplace for buying, selling, and renting residential and commercial real estate. The platform features a main marketplace (FazWaz Property Marketplace) with 119,253+ property listings, supplemented by premium seller services through FazWaz Premium, and alternative financing solutions including Rent-to-Own, Seller Financing, and Gap Loans. Additional features include a Project Directory for new developments, Video Tours for virtual property viewing, and a Partner Agent Program. The platform is accessible across 9 languages and serves multiple international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FazWaz Property Marketplace Online real estate marketplace enabling users to search, buy, sell, and rent properties across Thailand. The platform aggregates 119,253+ property listings including condos, houses, villas, land plots, and commercial properties, serving individual buyers, sellers, renters, and investors.
• FazWaz Premium Premium listing service offering priority visibility across FazWaz and major property portals, dedicated expert agent support, and performance-driven marketing to help sellers achieve faster sales at optimal prices.
• Rent-to-Own Financing Alternative financing option allowing buyers to rent a property with rent payments counting toward the purchase deposit, while locking in the purchase price to protect against market increases.
• Seller Financing Direct payment arrangement between buyer and seller with flexible, owner-backed payment terms without bank involvement.
• Gap Loan Financing Short-term bridge financing to help buyers complete purchases or cover deposit gaps when they have most of the funds but need temporary additional capital.
• Financing Calculator Comparison tool enabling buyers to compare monthly payments and total costs across Rent-to-Own, Seller Financing, Gap Loans, and traditional bank mortgages.
• Project Directory Directory of new real estate development projects across Thailand's key markets including Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai, allowing buyers to explore upcoming developments.
• Partner Agent Program Network connecting buyers with vetted FazWaz seller agents who provide specialized support for optimizing property listings, pricing, and presentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.1 star rating from 335 Google reviews indicating high customer satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DDproperty: Thailand's second-largest property portal, now part of the PropertyGuru Group. Directly competes with FazWaz on Thailand residential listings with similar search, agent-connection, and developer marketing capabilities.
• Hipflat / PropertyHub: Thailand-focused rental and sale listings platform. Overlaps with FazWaz's rental and condo segments and competes for both Thai resident and expat tenant inventory.

Broad incumbents

• PropertyGuru Group: SEA-wide property marketplace (now under REA Group post-CoStar acquisition). Competes through DDproperty in Thailand and broader Asia, with greater capital and brand recognition but less Thai-specific localization.
• Zillow: US-based global property platform with marketplace + agent + fintech integration. Comparable in business model (portal + agent + financing) though operating in a much larger and more mature US market.
• Rightmove: UK's largest property portal, owned by REA Group. Comparable marketplace business model with agent subscriptions and Premium listing tiers; benchmark for portal monetization efficiency.

Regional players

• Rumah123: Indonesia's leading property portal, owned by Emtek/PropertyGuru group. Comparable as a regional marketplace; FazWaz's fazwaz.id competes directly for Indonesian listings and buyers.
• 99.co: Singapore-based property portal with operations across Indonesia and Thailand. Comparable marketplace model serving SEA, with similar agent-network and listing aggregation features.
• Housing.com: India's largest property discovery platform (PropTech subsidiary of REA Group India). FazWaz's fazwaz.in competes for India-sourced buyer traffic for Thai properties; comparable in marketplace and agent-assisted model.

Emerging players

• PropertyFinder: MENA-focused property portal with adjacent SEA ambitions. Comparable as a high-listing-density portal targeting foreign buyers and expats, with similar monetization via Premium listings.
• Bayut: UAE/Dubai property portal under Emerging Markets Property Group. Comparable as a regional portal specializing in foreign buyer demand with content-led SEO and localized agent networks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fazwazproperty
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FazwazProperty
• Facebookfacebook.com/fazwazproperty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fazwaz
• Instagraminstagram.com/fazwazproperty
• TikToktiktok.com/@fazwazconnect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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