What is Houm.me?
Houm is a tech-powered real estate platform making it 10x faster to rent or buy homes in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico—without the usual paperwork headaches. Founded in 2018 by Benjamín Labra and Nicolás Knockaert, Houm cuts through bureaucracy so you can find your dream home or list your property with ease.
Whether you're looking for an apartment in Santiago, a house in Bogotá, or a condo in Mexico City, Houm connects buyers, renters, and property owners directly through a seamless digital experience. With operations in over 8 major cities and backed by $45 million in funding, Houm is redefining how people access housing across Latin America.
What are the features of Houm.me?
- No-Guarantor Rentals: Rent without needing an aval (co-signer) or traditional deposit—available for a limited time.
- Multi-Country Marketplace: Browse or list properties in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico from one platform.
- Fast Property Showings: A new home is shown every 8 minutes on average through Houm’s efficient system.
- Verified Listings: All properties are checked for accuracy, reducing scams and wasted time.
- Investor-Friendly Tools: Sell, rent, or invest in real estate with streamlined digital support.
- Localized Search: Find homes by neighborhood, bedrooms, amenities (like pets allowed or furnished), and more.
What are the use cases of Houm.me?
- A young professional in Mexico City needs a 1-bedroom apartment that allows pets—fast.
- A family in Santiago wants to rent a house in Ñuñoa without jumping through bureaucratic hoops.
- A property owner in Bogotá aims to list their Chapinero apartment quickly and reach serious renters.
- An investor seeks to buy a 2-bedroom condo in Guadalajara as a rental asset.
- Someone relocating to Medellín needs a furnished short-term rental while settling in.
- A homeowner in Valparaíso wants to sell their apartment without hiring a traditional broker.
How to use Houm.me?
- Select your country (Chile, Colombia, or Mexico) when you land on Houm’s homepage.
- Choose whether you want to rent/buy a home or list your property.
- Use filters like location, price, bedrooms, and amenities (e.g., “furnished” or “pets allowed”) to narrow results.
- Schedule viewings directly through the app or website—no middlemen needed.
- For sellers/landlords: Upload photos, set terms, and get matched with qualified leads fast.
- Take advantage of the “no aval, no guarantee” rental offer if you’re renting this month.
