RealEstate.com.lb

What RealEstate.com.lb does

RealEstate.com.lb, operated by RealEstate.com SAL, is a Lebanon-only online real estate marketplace founded in 2013 and headquartered in Antelias (Level 10, Block A, Demco Towers). The platform connects property buyers, renters, and commercial property seekers with licensed real estate agents, brokers, and developers through four core surfaces: a properties-for-sale portal, a properties-for-rent portal, a commercial properties portal (shops and offices), and a broker/agent directory. It also publishes a real estate blog covering Lebanon market topics. The platform supports Arabic and English interfaces and is accessible via web and mobile applications, with social login (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) and WhatsApp/SMS enquiry channels.

The underlying technology is a standard classified-ads platform with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML capabilities, no public API, and a tech stack centered on web and mobile front-ends, Google Analytics, and third-party advertising/tracking pixels. Listings are supplied by paying agents and brokers; property seekers access the platform for free. Coverage spans Lebanese governorates including Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Achrafieh, Metn, Faraya, and other districts, with SEO-optimized listing pages acting as the primary top-of-funnel channel.

The business model is advertising-led. Licensed brokers, agents, developers, and hotel apartment providers pay subscriptions (annual billing cadence) to list properties, with optional featured/promoted placements that appear prominently in search results and on the homepage. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is therefore dependent on the number and willingness-to-pay of broker advertisers in Lebanon, with named anchor partners including the Ray White Lebanon franchise network, Dwelling, First Class Properties, and HB Real Estate SARL. No funding rounds, M&A, or external institutional investors are disclosed; the company is privately and locally controlled with a six-person team.

Name

RealEstate.com.lb

Legal name

RealEstate.com SAL

Website

https://realestate.com.lb

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RealEstate.com.lb is a Lebanon-only online real estate marketplace that connects property buyers, renters, and commercial seekers with licensed agents, brokers, and developers through sale, rent, commercial, and broker directory portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Real Estate Marketplace

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seller Representation & Listing Services (BPAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Online property listings
• Real estate marketplace
• Property search platform
• Real estate advertising
• Broker directory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Antelias

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Broker/Agent Advertising: Real estate brokers, agents, and developers pay to advertise and list properties on the platform. Subscribers include licensed real estate brokers, developers, and hotel apartment providers who list available properties.
2. Featured Listings/Promotions: Brokers and agents can promote featured listings that appear prominently in search results and on the homepage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RealEstate.com.lb is an online real estate marketplace that aggregates residential sale, residential rent, and commercial property listings across Lebanon, paired with a broker/agent directory. Property seekers can browse and filter listings for free, while licensed brokers, agents, and developers subscribe to advertise their properties and secure featured placements on the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Properties for Sale Platform Online property listing search platform enabling users to browse and search residential properties listed for sale in Lebanon, with filters for property type, location, bedrooms, and price. Targeted at individual property buyers and families seeking to purchase homes in Lebanon.
• Properties for Rent Platform Online property listing search platform enabling users to browse and search residential properties available for rent in Lebanon, including apartments, houses, and chalets, with filters for property type, location, beds, and price. Targeted at individuals and families seeking rental accommodation.
• Commercial Properties Platform Specialized property listing platform for commercial spaces including shops and offices available for rent or purchase in Beirut and Lebanon, featuring filters for property type, price, and area. Targeted at business owners and investors seeking commercial real estate.
• Broker/Agent Directory Directory service connecting users with licensed real estate brokers, agents, and brokerage firms in Lebanon, allowing users to find and contact real estate professionals. Targeted at property buyers, renters, and commercial property seekers who need professional representation.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ray White LebanoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRay White Lebanon is a prominent real estate brokerage operating on the RealEstate.com.lb platform. They list numerous residential and commercial properties across Beirut and Mount Lebanon regions. The company is part of the global Ray White network with over 2,500 offices worldwide.
• Ray White RabiehcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRay White Rabieh is a local franchise of the Ray White network operating in the Rabieh area, listing premium rental properties including luxury apartments and chalets on the platform.
• DwellingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDwelling is a boutique real estate agency on the platform with 10+ years of experience in the Lebanese market. They specialize in residential properties from cozy one-bedroom rentals to premium apartments and hotel investments.
• First Class PropertiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Class Properties is a smaller real estate agency listing properties in the Antelias area with approximately 41 active listings on the platform.
• HB Real Estate SARLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHB Real Estate SARL is a real estate broker advertising on the platform through banner placements in the sidebar of the website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Housing.com: Housing.com is an Indian real estate platform offering property listings, agent connections, and home services. It serves as an emerging-market comparable to RealEstate.com.lb's listing-plus-agent directory approach.
• 99acres: 99acres is a leading Indian real estate portal owned by InfoEdge, connecting buyers, sellers, and brokers with subscription and featured-listing advertising. It represents a comparable online-only property listing and agent directory model in an emerging market.

Broad incumbents

• Realtor.com: Realtor.com is the second-largest US residential real estate portal operated by Move (News Corp), connecting buyers, sellers, and brokers. It provides a comparable advertising-supported listing model and consumer marketplace structure.
• Zillow: Zillow is the dominant US residential real estate portal with agent advertising (Premier Agent), listings, and a comprehensive consumer search experience. It serves as a global benchmark for the real estate portal business model that RealEstate.com.lb operates in.
• Zoopla: Zoopla is a leading UK real estate marketplace (owned by Silver Lake / Cox Enterprises) offering property listings, agent advertising, and home valuation tools. It competes on the same agent-subscription advertising model as RealEstate.com.lb.
• Rightmove: Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal, listing residential and commercial properties and charging agents/developers for advertising. Its subscription-led monetization and agent directory approach are directly analogous to RealEstate.com.lb's business.

Regional players

• Mubawab: Mubawab is a leading North African (Morocco-based) real estate portal operating in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria with the same listing-plus-agent-advertising model. It is comparable to RealEstate.com.lb as a regional real estate portal in a non-GCC MENA market.

Direct peers

• Bayut: Bayut is a major MENA real estate marketplace (backed by emerging Markets Property Group / EMPG) offering listings across the Middle East including regional coverage. It competes with RealEstate.com.lb on agent subscriptions, premium listings, and broker directory services.
• OLX Lebanon (Dubizzle): OLX Lebanon (part of OLX Group, owned by Prosus/Naspers) operates a classifieds marketplace that includes real estate listings. It competes with RealEstate.com.lb on Lebanon-focused property search and advertising-based monetization.
• Property Finder: Property Finder is the largest real estate portal in the MENA region and operates a dedicated Lebanon site (propertyfinder.lb). It directly competes with RealEstate.com.lb on property listings, agent subscriptions, and consumer search across the Lebanese market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/realestatecomlb

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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