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Interview: Marketplaces must evolve into end-to-end wealth creation ecosystems, not just discovery platforms, says Manoj Dhanotiya, Founder & CEO Micro Mitti

by 19 Jun 2025
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How is your platform contributing to the digital transformation of India’s real estate ecosystem?
We are redefining fractional investment in India through a co-investment model where the land remains whole, driving better ROI through value addition. We’re blending technology and deep market research to create AI models that analyze land value trends, commercial and residential asset demand, rental yields, and socio-economic factors in Tier 2 cities and beyond. Our partnerships with India’s top architects, legal experts, and research firms are building investor trust and transparency, while empowering the common man to benefit from land appreciation, not just rental income.

What role do you see real estate marketplaces playing beyond property discovery in the PropTech value chain?
Marketplaces must evolve into end-to-end wealth creation ecosystems, not just discovery platforms. We’re integrating deep demand analytics, AI-driven valuations, co-investment structures, and instant transaction capabilities, enabling investors to move from search to secure ownership with confidence and speed.

What cutting-edge technologies (AI, AR/VR, ML, chatbots) have you integrated to improve the buyer or renter experience?
We’re leveraging AI-driven feasibility models built from socio-economic and land-use studies in Tier 2 markets, ML-powered personalized property matching, and real-time chatbots for investor engagement. Upcoming features include AR/VR virtual site tours and blockchain-based documentation, delivering a transparent and immersive buyer experience.

How have innovations like virtual tours, digital documentation, or loan integrations impacted your platform’s traction?
Our virtual site walkthroughs increased engagement by 40%, digital documentation cut transaction time by 60%, and loan integration partnerships have expedited financing decisions. These innovations have boosted adoption, especially in non-metro markets, where traditional processes were slower and more opaque.

What new features or services have you introduced recently to simplify property search, comparison, and decision-making?

We launched a Comparative Investment Dashboard offering project ROI, legal compliance status, market insights, and AI-generated predictions based on our Tier 2 city data models. We’re also rolling out secondary market trading and SIP-based fractional investment, turning real estate into a flexible, liquid, and user-friendly asset class.

How does your platform support developers and brokers in marketing and managing their property portfolios digitally?
Our tools offer real-time dashboards, automated lead tracking, digital marketing solutions, and AI-generated demand forecasts based on our in-depth research of Tier 2 cities. These tools help developers and brokers target the right buyer segments, optimize project mix, and accelerate sales cycles.

What are the current search patterns or market trends you are observing across Tier I, II, and III cities?
In Tier I cities, we see growing interest in fractional premium investments. Tier II markets, like Indore, Surat, and Lucknow, show demand for residential plots, mixed-use assets, and high-growth micro-markets driven by socio-economic development. Tier III cities and villages are prioritizing community-driven, affordable plotted projects, reflecting grassroots aspirations and economic upliftment.

How do you leverage your data to advise developers, investors, and homebuyers?
Our AI models, built from deep socio-economic research in Tier 2 cities, predict demand trends, price movements, and optimal investment strategies. We provide customized insights and feasibility reports that empower developers to tailor offerings, investors to identify high-yield opportunities, and homebuyers to make informed, future-proof decisions.

What were some major roadblocks in digitising property processes — especially in markets that still rely heavily on physical site visits?
Key challenges included traditional reliance on physical verification, lack of data-driven trust, and legal bottlenecks. We overcame these by embedding blockchain-based records, legal due diligence partnerships, and hybrid digital-physical models. Educating stakeholders, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities, has been critical in driving digital adoption.

How have user behaviours and expectations changed post-pandemic?
Post-pandemic, users prioritize transparency, speed, and convenience, with a shift towards digitally managed, long-term wealth assets. There’s rising interest in land appreciation models over rental yields, with growing demand for digital-first experiences – from virtual tours and instant legal checks to AI-driven advisory.

What’s your vision for the evolution of real estate platforms in the next 3–5 years?
I envision platforms like MicroMitti transforming into AI-powered, blockchain-backed, fractional investment ecosystems with SIP models, tokenized assets, and real-time performance tracking. Our commitment to in-depth research in Tier 2 and 3 cities will ensure that every Indian – from village to metro – can participate in India’s real estate growth story, creating wealth, community, and a resilient Bharat.

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