Product Introduction

1. ViewBuddy is a safety-focused mobile application designed for property professionals conducting solo property visits or viewings. It provides real-time monitoring and emergency alerts to ensure user safety during high-risk scenarios like unfamiliar property visits or interactions with unknown clients.
2. The core value lies in fulfilling employers' duty of care obligations while empowering workers with discreet safety tools. By integrating seamlessly with existing property workflows, it bridges the gap between operational efficiency and employee welfare.

Main Features

1. Real-time monitoring with SMS alerts: Users set time-limited appointments that automatically notify pre-selected 'buddies' if not manually extended, triggering immediate safety checks through SMS notifications.
2. Silent alarm activation: Entering a PIN backwards discreetly sends distress signals to emergency contacts, enabling covert alerts during threatening situations without compromising user safety.
3. Free accessibility: Offered at no cost to both businesses and individual users, the app removes financial barriers to implementing robust lone worker protection measures.

Problems Solved

1. Addresses the critical safety risks faced by property agents during solo property visits, including potential confrontations with hostile clients or unsafe environments.
2. Specifically designed for estate agents, letting agents, and property managers who regularly conduct viewings or property inspections alone.
3. Essential for scenarios like evening viewings in unfamiliar neighborhoods, vacant property inspections, or meetings with unknown clients in unsecured locations.

Unique Advantages

1. Developed specifically for property sector workflows rather than generic lone worker solutions, with features tailored to common property visit scenarios.
2. Innovative 'reverse PIN' distress system provides discreet emergency signaling even if forced to demonstrate app functionality under duress.
3. Endorsed by major industry players like Leaders Romans Group and Connells Group, demonstrating proven effectiveness in real-world property operations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does ViewBuddy ensure user privacy? The app only shares location and alert data with pre-approved contacts, maintaining GDPR compliance through encrypted data transmission and minimal data retention policies.
2. Is special training required to use the app? No, the intuitive interface allows immediate adoption with simple setup for appointments and emergency contacts, requiring less than 5 minutes to configure.
3. What happens if I lose phone signal during a visit? The app continues tracking via GPS where possible, and automatically triggers alerts if the scheduled check-in window expires without connectivity.