Transforming the real estate market with the new Backbone mobile app

Innovative solutions for modern real estate challenges

Year: 2025

Sectors: Retail

Provider: Google Cloud

Services:

Cloud & AI Architecture

Generative AI

Contacts:

Antonio Patti

Project Manager @ Datwave

Dorian de Vinck

Co-founder & CEO @ Backbone

abstract

Datwave partnered with Backbone to develop a cross-platform mobile app tailored for the real estate market, enabling users to seamlessly capture and upload property visuals. Built with Flutter and enhanced by AI-powered features like image recognition and video optimization, the app ensures an intuitive user experience across iOS and Android. By adopting an Agile approach, Datwave delivered a high-quality product on time and within budget—maximizing flexibility, performance, and accessibility from MVP to launch.

CHALLENGE

Backbone aimed to launch a mobile app that combined essential real estate functionalities with high usability for both Android and iOS users, with a specific orientation towards iOS behavior. A major challenge was implementing robust data and identity management—favoring Auth0 over Firebase—and ensuring seamless integration with external services via custom middleware. Making the app accessible and reliable for early users was critical for initial adoption.

our solution

Datwave adopted an Agile methodology to meet Backbone’s technical and strategic goals. The project was divided into small, manageable streams to boost flexibility and quality. Close collaboration with stakeholders ensured ongoing alignment, rapid feedback, and hands-on involvement throughout the development phases. The app was built using Flutter, an open-source framework for cross-platform mobile development. Advanced features such as AI-powered image recognition and enhancement were integrated to improve functionality and user experience.

Results

The project’s success stemmed from effective planning, transparent communication, and stakeholder involvement. Datwave consistently met deadlines and delivered sprint commitments. Regular progress updates, sprint reviews, and responsiveness to changes ensured timely delivery, cost efficiency, and high product quality—earning the client’s trust and satisfaction.

Benefits

Time OptimizationStakeholder interviews and sprint planning enabled faster delivery without delays.

Cost EfficiencyAvoiding bottlenecks and rework reduced unnecessary spending and optimized resources.

Agile CollaborationContinuous alignment with stakeholders ensured flexibility without compromising timelines.

Cross-Platform DevelopmentUsing Flutter allowed faster deployment for both iOS and Android with a single codebase.

Enhanced Product QualityAgile delivery flow and proactive QA led to a polished and reliable final product.

Increased Stakeholder TrustClear planning, transparency, and responsiveness strengthened confidence in Datwave’s work.

Dorian de Vinck

Co-founder & CEO @ Backbone

As AI capabilities accelerate, the importance of having strong partners to innovate is critical. Datwave and Google have been at the forefront of innovation and their expertise allows us to bring the best solutions to our clients.