Talino Venture Studios has launched Bahai Deals, an AI-powered property technology (proptech) solution designed to connect Philippine property developers with real estate agents and Filipino homebuyers in North America and other regions.
The platform aims to streamline the homebuying process for overseas Filipinos.
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“Global Filipinos have always wanted to own a home in the Philippines, but the process was never easy for them,” said Winston Damarillo, president and chief executive of Talino Venture Studios.
“Bahai Deals brings together builders, bankers, and brokers in one platform to help our hardworking kababayan find, buy, and finance their dream properties in their home country,” he said.
A 2023 Pew Research Center report indicated that 31 percent of Filipino-Americans expressed a desire to return to the Philippines in the future.
Bahai Deals offers global Filipinos access to a comprehensive inventory of verified, direct-to-developer listings, multiple payment options, cross-border financing, and various deals.
The platform utilizes AI for smart property matching, personalizing listing results based on a buyer’s lifestyle, budget and other preferences.
It also features sales process automation for lead generation and accepts diverse payment types. End-to-end financing and mortgage services are powered by Philippine banks including Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC), BDO Unibank, BPI, Chinabank and PNB.
“With an ever-growing inventory of properties that consists of a hundred projects and nearly 60,000 units, agents and brokers in North America can now tap into a market of global homebuyers that’s ready to invest in Philippine real estate,” Damarillo said.
In collaboration with strategic members of the Asian Real Estate Association of America, Bahai Deals provides U.S.-wide realtor coverage, allowing homebuyers to connect with licensed and accredited agents for assistance with property acquisition.
To simplify the financing journey, Talino teamed up with major Philippine banks to integrate the mortgage process within Bahai Deals. This enables homebuyers to access loan pre-approval, application, and processing, aiming to remove traditional barriers to homeownership.
Leading developers such as SMDC, Robinsons Land Corp., Phirst Park, Atlanta Land, Dataland, Ciudades, Fortune Real Properties, Arthaland, Landco, Profriends, and Eton Properties Philippines Inc. have partnered with Bahai Deals.
Adelio Angelito Cruz, Consul General of the Philippines in Los Angeles, cited the significance of the platform. “My dad was in real estate for over 35 years. From time to time, when he would close deals, I would see the sparkle in the eyes of the buyers because buying a home in the Philippines is very difficult,” he said.
“Through Bahai Deals and the developers, they will be able to ensure efficient delivery of homes and efficient transfer of funds in the Philippines. So, we are truly happy that through Winston and his team’s vision, this is now available to every Filipino American living in Southern California. We look forward to Winston going all over the United States and opening the doors to over 4 million Filipinos living here. You have the full support of the Consulate,” said Cruz.
“Bahai Deals aligns strongly with the Bagong Pilipinas vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.—a vision that calls for inclusive growth, future-ready governance, and digital transformation at scale,” said Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Christina Roque.
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. expressed his support for Bahai Deals’ initiative of providing global Filipinos with an AI-powered solution for finding their dream home.
“DOST will give Bahai Deals access to our Hazard Hunter tool designed to identify potential natural hazards in any given Philippine location. It should help Bahai Deals’ users make better-informed purchasing decisions,” he said.
