Talk about a blast from the past — TODAY marks RealtyNinja’s 15th Anniversary! Don’t believe us? We announced our first day here right on this blog back in 2010.
To celebrate, I (Roxanne Dupuis, Design Manager) sat down with co-founders Ramin Sabour and Casimir Loeber to talk about how they went from high school nerds to leading a company with employees all around the world. Watch the full video:
How It All Began: Kickboxing, Coding, and Coffee
Picture this: young Ramin and Cas meeting at a local martial arts studio. A kick here, a punch there, and a friendship (and future business partnership) was born! Their real estate journey kickstarted when their martial arts instructor, who happened to be a real estate agent, requested a website. Ramin and Cas jumped on the opportunity, armed with nothing but a thick Perl programming book and a single computer. Fast forward a couple of decades, numerous websites, and a bunch of coffee later… RealtyNinja was born.
The Evolution: Designing for the Future
Fast forward to the present day, RealtyNinja has become a game-changer in the realm of real estate websites. We began by building custom sites for agents, ultimately creating a platform that offers flexibility and high-quality design at an affordable price: a sweet spot between low-end templates and high-cost custom work. Our mission? To ensure the website is the chessboard, not just a chess piece in the real estate agent’s marketing game.
Technological Triumphs and Ninja Moves
The concept of making the “technologically complicated” easy drives us. From building our component-based website builder Katana, to taking advantage of cloud solutions like AWS, our team’s efforts ensure fast, secure, and reliable websites. With a touch of nerdy magic, we ensure seamless website experiences for our users. All in a day’s work, really.
Listening to You: Crafting Features with Customers in Mind
Never underestimate the simple power of listening. Our customers’ feedback is the secret sauce to our success. We choose new features based on your needs. Our customers’ voices and our gut instincts guide our decisions as we continue to innovate and adapt. It’s a delicate balance between customer requests and the big picture, and we’re navigating it like a well-rehearsed martial art routine.
Fifteen Years Strong: Ready for the Next Chapter
It’s been incredible to watch Ramin and Cas grow from nerdy high school boys into leaders of a company that values ease, exceptional experience, and customer satisfaction. Their advice for budding entrepreneurs: Stay focused and keep doing what you’re doing—even on tired or sick days.
What’s Next for RealtyNinja?
In a word: more! More adapting, more innovating, and more making lives easier for real estate agents. With the internet’s ever-evolving landscape (hello, AI and VR), we promise to stay on the cutting edge so you don’t have to.
15th Anniversary Special—Just for You!
To commemorate 15 fantastic years, we’re offering 15% off all design services until July 1st, 2025. Whether you’re eyeing semi-customized designs or our brand new Mugen Limited Edition Website, a little Ninja magic is just what your website could need!
A Heartfelt Thank You
A massive thank you to all of you: our customers, team, and supporters. We wouldn’t be here without your loyalty and trust. Here’s to another 15 years of being stealthy, swift, and sharp as a RealtyNinja.
For more details and to snag your anniversary deals, check out our previous article here. Stay tuned on social media for updates, and as always, may your listings be stellar and your sites beautiful.
