Lystr, a Canberra-based property technology platform, is revolutionizing the real estate market by enabling homeowners to sell their properties directly without traditional real estate agents. The platform, launched in March 2025, provides an end-to-end solution that includes listing tools, communication features, and access to professional services such as conveyancers and building inspections. Unlike typical for-sale-by-owner scenarios, Lystr offers comprehensive support throughout the selling process, including sales strategies and transparent communication between buyers and sellers. The platform has achieved notable success, with properties selling faster and often above asking price. For instance, a Higgins property listed for just seven days sold for $950,000, $40,000 more than the listed price. Another seller, Stephanie Slater from Wanniassa, achieved her full asking price of $1.395 million within a week of her first open home. The platform's direct communication feature allows buyers and sellers to interact without intermediaries, with real-time notifications for offers and clear visibility of all transaction details. Lystr's CEO, Chris Scullin, describes the platform as 'like having an agent in your pocket,' emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness. The company, founded by Canberra-based technology and real estate professionals with over 15 years of industry experience, has closed 40 sales in its first 18 months and plans to expand across NSW and Victoria by October 2026. The platform's success demonstrates that homeowners can achieve better results than traditional agent-mediated sales, with lower costs and greater transparency. Lystr's approach addresses common pain points in real estate transactions, such as sales pressure, lack of transparency, and high commission fees, positioning it as a significant disruptor in the property market. The company's focus on making the real estate lifecycle 'better for everyone' aligns with growing consumer demand for more direct and efficient property transactions.

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