Score Comparison
All Ideas
Self-service property transfer portal for self-managed HOAs — buyers, sellers, and title companies submit documents and pay fees without board intervention.
The Problem
Self-managed HOAs (no professional management company) handle property transfers manually — emailing estoppel letters, chasing lien payoffs, tracking document checklists in spreadsheets. Board volunteers burn hours on every sale. Title companies fax requests. Buyers wait days for simple status updates. The process is error-prone, slow, and unscalable.
The Solution
A web portal where title companies initiate transfer requests, sellers upload required documents, and boards review/approve with a click. Auto-generates estoppel letters and assessment certificates. Tracks transfer status with a timeline view. Collects transfer fees via Stripe. Sends automated status emails to all parties. Maintains a complete audit trail for the association.
Portfolio Connection
Direct spinoff from Sea Pines CSA workflow engine — the property transfer workflow is one of the 47 documented processes. Doug has firsthand experience with the pain of manual transfers. The self-managed HOA segment is underserved by enterprise tools like Vantaca and CINC that require $500+/mo contracts.
Tech Stack
Next.js 15, Tailwind v4, Supabase (auth + DB + storage), Stripe (transfer fees), React Email (status notifications), Vercel deployment
Monetization
- Base plan: $49/mo per association (up to 200 units) - Per-transfer fee: $25 per completed transfer - Premium plan: $99/mo (unlimited units, custom branding, API access) - Enterprise: $199/mo (multi-association management, bulk operations)
MVP Scope
Scoring Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility | 9 | |
| Market Value | 8 | |
| Market Size | 7 |