Proof of Usefulness Report

Housal

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+234
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Housal is a verified, functional real estate platform operating in the Philippines since 2015. While the project has real-world utility and a functioning product, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product'), nonsensical data ('marketcap: null'), and a lack of verifiable metrics. External search confirms it is a regional competitor to market leaders like Lamudi, but not a dominant force. The score reflects a working business heavily penalized for a lack of transparency and professional detail in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.88
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+28.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+234

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HOUSAL is a real estate discovery and transaction platform used by property owners, buyers, renters, brokers \u0026 developers.\n\nIt combines one of the largest databases of homes in the Philippines and creates an eco-system for real estate buyers and sellers to meet and transact with confidence and minimal friction. By combining a Zillow-like user experience \u0026 state of the art technology, Housal aims to become a leading PropTech player in the world. \n

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline