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The Hidden Business Behind Your Apartment Search | Philipp Attensam

Finding an apartment should be simple. Yet for many people, it has become a frustrating process of endless searches, unanswered inquiries, and competition for the same few properties.

But what if the problem isn't just the housing market itself, but the platforms we rely on to navigate it?

Philipp Attensam co-founded Lystio to challenge how people search for homes. Since launching in March 2025, the company has grown to more than 90,000 property listings and over 1,600 real estate agents.

Along the way, Philipp and his team discovered how established real estate platforms actually operate…

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