Our Story
What started as a college roommate matching app evolved into ZoneIQ, a development intelligence platform for commercial real estate investors. We've built AI-powered tools that help developers and brokers identify and evaluate opportunities faster, combining proprietary market data with machine learning to surface deals that others miss. Read about us below.
Roommate Matchmaking App
Students needed help finding compatible roommates and housing. We built HouseFly AI, a machine-learning powered app that matched students based on lifestyle, preferences, and budget. We matched hundreds of roommate groups and began working with Boston-area brokers to help place them in off-campus housing.
Monetizing our Mobile App
As our roommate app gained traction, we established official partnerships with five Boston brokerages to connect users with trusted real estate professionals. After interviewing more than 100 brokers to assess their expertise, we curated the platform to feature only top-reviewed firms. We monetized through a blended subscription and commission model with our partner brokers.
AI SMS Assistant for Brokers
Working closely with our partner brokers revealed a major bottleneck: 20-30 hours weekly spent on manual lead follow-up and qualification. To solve this, we developed AI SMS assistants that integrated into broker’s workflows, automating the qualification process. The impact was immediate — brokers scaled their lead capacity while redirecting their time toward revenue-generating activities like property tours. Our cadence system eliminated lead leakage and improved conversion rates across our broker network.
Recognition and University Features
The Khoury College of Computer Science featured our AI SMS assistant in a news article and LinkedIn content, highlighting how we automated lead qualification for Boston real estate agents. Our work was also incorporated into Northeastern's AI course curriculum, where professors used HouseFly as a case study for applying machine learning to solve business problems. Check out the article here.
Scaling ZoneIQ
Through our broker partnerships, we connected with real estate developers and commercial brokers, sparking our fascination with the development side of the industry. Recognizing a slowdown in the student rental market, we pivoted to ZoneIQ: building intelligence software for real estate developers to identify and evaluate off-market deals. We launched in Fall 2025 and gained traction with established commercial real estate firms including EVO Real Estate and Horvath & Tremblay. We're continuing to scale the business as we approach graduation.
Meet the Team
The people building tools to help investors find better deals.
Business Development
Finance at Northeastern Wealth Management @ UBS Economics @ Piraeus Bank
