Before Waitly: Stress and frustration

When Marco moved to Berlin, he quickly discovered how challenging and competitive the apartment search could be.

“The housing market here is very dynamic, and the demand is constantly higher than the available places,” he explained. For several months, Marco searched tirelessly for an apartment but found himself stuck in an overwhelming cycle of long waiting times, unanswered inquiries, and encounters with scammers.

He spent hours on housing platforms like ImmoScout, browsing overpriced listings from real estate agencies, and scrolling through Facebook groups, hoping to find legitimate offers. He reached out to countless landlords and replied to every announcement, but most of his messages were unanswered. The lack of responses and meaningful interactions left him increasingly frustrated.

After investing so much time and energy without progress, Marco felt defeated. “I just gave up,” he admitted, reflecting on the daunting process that ultimately led him to put his search on hold.

Using Waitly: A refreshing change

Waitly introduced a new approach that completely transformed his apartment search:

“I was ready to wait as long as I knew the process was fair.”

Having lived around Gesundbrunnen which is a rather busy area in Berlin, Marco longed for a quieter, more residential neighborhood with access to green spaces. Affordability was also a top priority since he lived alone. While discussing his frustrating housing search with a colleague at work, they introduced him to Waitly. Intrigued by the concept of signing up for specific properties and waiting for fair and transparent notifications, Marco decided to give it a try.

“I was ready to wait as long as I knew the process was fair,”

Marco shared. To his surprise, the wait was far shorter than he expected. Just two weeks after signing up, he received a notification about an available apartment that perfectly matched his preferences in Schöneberg. Browsing through the listing, he was impressed by how easy it was to find what he was looking for.

The application process

Unlike other platforms that overwhelmed users with endless questions and unclear document requirements, Waitly’s application process stood out for its simplicity. “Never been that easy, honestly,” he shared. “With Waitly, only a few clear details were required, and the process was smooth from start to finish.”

From signing up to securing his new apartment, the entire process took only three weeks.

Fair selection: A sense of trust and transparency

One of the standout features for Marco, was also knowing that landlords selected tenants exclusively from Waitly’s list, rather than opening up the process to thousands of potential applicants on other platforms. This unique approach gave him peace of mind, knowing he wasn’t competing in an overwhelming and often chaotic market.

When you sign up for a property on Waitly, you can instantly see how many others are already in line, giving you a clear sense of your chances and helping you manage expectations.

“This gave me a sense of reliability and professionalism that I appreciated” he shared.

“Unlike other platforms where it feels like a lottery, with Waitly I knew the selection process was fair and focused. Landlords aren’t flooded with random inquiries - they’re reviewing applications from a smaller, dedicated list of people who are genuinely interested in the property.”

By narrowing the pool to Waitly’s exclusive list, the platform ensured a more personalized and transparent experience. The landlords aren’t just picking anyone - they’re choosing from a group of qualified, well-matched applicants.

“That makes the entire process feel more balanced and respectful for both sides.”

This approach not only made Marco feel valued as an applicant but also reinforced his trust in the platform as a professional intermediary. For him, it was a refreshing departure from the impersonal and often overwhelming nature of other housing platforms.

Why Waitly stands out

When asked if he would recommend Waitly to others, Marco didn’t hesitate:

“Absolutely, I like how Waitly operates. In Berlin, it could be the solution that the housing market has been waiting for - reliable, offering higher opportunities to secure apartments, and providing full support when needed.”