Case study 03 · Real estate SaaS

Hauser

A property marketplace and operator control plane for agents, landlords, and tenants in the Nigerian market.

Role Fullstack engineer

Stack Next.js · Firebase

Live hauserhomes.xyz

Product context

Hauser is more than a listing directory. It is a full-stack SaaS surface for property professionals who need to publish inventory, capture demand, and manage relationships without stitching together ad hoc tools.

The platform connects quality tenants with verified agents and landlords, using automated role detection so onboarding routes each user into the correct product path — reducing admin overhead and mistaken permissions.

10K+

Active listings capacity / target

2K+

Verified agents

50K+

Monthly visitors

95%

Success rate (ops metric)

System design

Serverless product architecture

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Next.js application layer

The client/app surface handles listing discovery, mobile-first browsing, and operator dashboards. Dynamic routes and SSR/SSG patterns keep property pages fast while still reflecting live inventory changes.

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Firebase realtime backend

Firestore stores listings, roles, and engagement data with realtime listeners. Cloud Functions handle server-side workflows: image optimization pipelines, analytics for premium click tracking, and privileged operations that should not run in the browser.

Role-aware onboarding

Automated role detection routes agents, landlords, and tenants into the correct permissions and UI — fewer manual admin steps, fewer privilege mistakes.

Media & performance

Auto image optimization keeps listing pages light. Edge/CDN-friendly delivery targets sub-second property page loads on consumer networks.

Leads & analytics

Click analytics on premium tiers give operators signal on which listings convert — a lightweight CRM loop from impression to inquiry.

Infrastructure

Built for operator velocity

Choosing Firebase was deliberate: realtime collaboration and serverless functions reduce time-to-ship for marketplace features, while Next.js keeps the product surface modern and typed. The tradeoff is clear — less custom infra ownership, more product iteration — appropriate for a growth-stage property platform.

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Instant deployment path

Global CDN edge caching for listing pages; ship UI without standing up VMs for every feature.
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Admin control center

Unified hub for permissions, listing audit, and operational checks.
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Lead lifecycle

Track tenant interest from click through contact — not just static catalog views.

Stack map

Frontend Next.js · TypeScript · Tailwind

Database Cloud Firestore

Compute Firebase Cloud Functions

Auth / realtime Firebase Auth · listeners

Product features Roles · media · analytics

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