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I have been seeing mixed opinions online about Square Yards lately, so I wanted a more balanced reality check from people who’ve actually worked there or know someone who has.

From the outside, the company looks pretty large now, with multiple verticals, international presence, tech products, mortgages, rentals, interiors, data tools, etc. I was reading that they’ve expanded a lot beyond just property brokerage over the last few years.

At the same time, reviews online are all over the place. Some people say it’s a strong learning environment for freshers, especially in sales and fast-paced roles, while others talk about pressure, long hours, targets and inconsistent work-life balance.

So I am trying to understand the ground reality in 2026, especially for someone starting an early career.

For sales: does it actually help build real skills and industry exposure, or does it become pure target chasing after a point?

For tech/product roles: is there genuine ownership and learning happening internally, or is the tech side mostly support for the business teams?

I would really appreciate honest opinions from people who have worked there recently instead of only Glassdoor-style extremes. Trying to understand if it is a solid place to learn for 2-3 years or one of those companies where people leave quickly after joining.

I have been looking at proptech roles, and one thing that’s honestly hard to figure out is which companies genuinely build tech internally and which ones mainly package themselves well online.

Every company says the same things now! AI, automation, analytics, digital platform, data-driven and all that. But after speaking to a few people privately, I realised the reality can be very different. In some places, engineering seems deeply involved in the business. In others, tech feels more like a support layer while most of the company still runs on manual processes and aggressive sales.

So I’m curious how people judge this before joining.

What are the signs that a proptech company actually has strong engineering/product depth? Things like real data infrastructure, RERA integrations, analytics systems, transaction workflows, cross-border operations, and internal tools. Do you really ask about these during interviews?

I have also noticed some larger players talk a lot about building full-stack transaction ecosystems instead of just listings, which sounds interesting on paper, but I’m trying to understand what genuinely translates into good tech culture and engineering ownership internally.

Would genuinely love to hear from people working in proptech or who’ve switched out of it. What made you realise a company was truly product/tech-led vs mostly branding and sales?

I came across a situation recently, and it got me thinking about how people actually handle this on the ground.

You finalise a flat through a broker, and discussions start, maybe even some payment is done, but then suddenly the builder says, “This broker isn’t authorised, we’re not responsible”. At that point, everything becomes unclear about who’s accountable and what actually holds legally.

From what I’ve been reading, under RERA, brokers are supposed to be registered to legally facilitate any deal, and dealing with unregistered agents can put buyers in a weak spot if something goes wrong. Also, most of what we rely on casually, such as WhatsApp chats, verbal commitments, and token receipts, don’t really stand unless it’s part of a proper agreement.

So, trying to understand the practical side of this. If you’re stuck in this kind of situation, what do you check first? Do you verify broker registration, go back to the builder for written confirmation, or straight away look at legal options like RERA complaints?

Also curious to know how many people here actually verify these things before booking, vs realising it later when something goes wrong?

It feels like a common issue, but not talked about much. It would be helpful to know how you’d handle it step by step.

Thanks!

I’m planning to sell a 2 BHK flat in Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Delhi, soon and trying to figure out what actually works better on the ground. Going through a local broker or listing it myself on platforms.

On one side, platforms give reach. You can list once and get calls from multiple buyers directly, no brokerage, more control. But at the same time, I keep hearing that most serious buyers still end up coming through brokers, and a lot of listings online just sit there without real conversion unless you actively keep pushing.

On the broker side, they obviously take a cut, usually around 1-2%, but they bring local knowledge, pricing sense, and actual buyers who are ready to close. At the same time, there’s always a doubt! Are they pushing for a quick deal or the best deal?

I also came across the idea that the smartest way might be to use mix-and-match platforms for visibility and brokers for closing and negotiation, since both play different roles in the process.

Curious to hear from people who’ve actually sold recently. What worked for you in reality? Did you get better results through a broker, platforms, or some mix of both?

I’ve been house hunting in Bangalore recently, and honestly, half the effort feels like just filtering out fake or bait listings before even visiting a place.

You see a nice flat, good photos, decent rent and then either it’s already gone, turns out to be a broker, or worse - someone asks for a token before even showing it. Apparently, this is quite common now, where fake listings are posted just to collect advance money or leads

I’ve started noticing small patterns - same photos across multiple listings, vague location, or “owner is out of the city, pay to block” kind of stuff. Even on platforms, things don’t always feel reliable. Some people online have shared similar experiences where listings looked genuine but turned out to be duplicated or misleading

So I’m trying to build a simple checklist for myself before even calling or visiting:

• What do you guys check before deciding a listing is worth your time?
• Any quick red flags you’ve learned to spot early?
• How do you confirm it’s actually the owner and not a broker pretending?

Would be helpful if anyone could share what’s worked for you so far.