REMPY: Ohio’s new real estate matchmaking platform

Sep 25

A Youngstown startup is betting that technology—not chance—should decide how buyers, sellers, and real estate agents connect. Officially launched on September 17th, REMPY introduces a real estate matchmaking platform powered by AI that personalizes one of life’s biggest milestones and financial decisions: buying or selling a home.

Smarter matches, not more leads

Traditional lead generation tools overwhelm real estate agents with cold inquiries, rely on referrals that go nowhere, and leave potential buyers and sellers unsure who to trust. REMPY flips this process with a technology-first approach. Its algorithm filters out the noise and delivers only high-fit introductions based on compatibility.

The result is a clear win for both sides of the market. Buyers and sellers gain confidence in finding the right real estate agent, while realtors receive curated introductions that align with their expertise, track record, and local real estate market knowledge.

The technology behind the match

At the heart of REMPY is a data-driven questionnaire combined with advanced AI matching. The system goes beyond surface-level criteria like ZIP code or price range, analyzing deeper signals:

Communication Style: How a buyer/seller prefers updates and guidance.
Experience Level: Whether a realtor specializes in first-time home buyers or luxury markets.
Market Knowledge: Experienced agents who can guide clients through competitive local neighborhoods.
Track Record: Proof that a realtor has successfully closed deals in similar situations.
Online Profile & Reputation: Ensuring credibility and transparency for potential buyers and sellers.
Realtor Designations: Recognized certifications and specialties (such as CRS, ABR, or SRES) that indicate advanced training and expertise.

By combining these factors, REMPY connects people not just with any realtor, but with the best real estate agent for their needs, whether that’s a patient guide for first-time homeownership or one of the area’s top agents with deep community ties.

“More leads aren’t better. Better matches are,” said Joe Marion, founder of REMPY. “Our AI is designed to help buyers and sellers skip the guesswork, avoid red flags, and start with a good realtor who’s truly a good fit.”

Local start, big vision

While REMPY’s technology is designed to compete on a national level, its roots are in Northeast Ohio. The founder chose to launch in Youngstown to prove that innovation in AI and proptech doesn’t have to come from Silicon Valley.

“Northeast Ohio has always been known for resilience and grit,” Marion said. “Now it’s also a place where revolutionary technology is shaping the future of real estate.”

What it means for Ohio

The launch of REMPY highlights Ohio’s role as a growing hub for tech-driven startups. With its blend of AI, data science, and real estate, REMPY demonstrates how local companies can influence national industries while creating opportunities at home.

For Ohio, that means job growth in proptech, stronger recognition in the innovation economy, and proof that world-class technology can be built in places better known for steel mills than startups.

The future of real estate, today

By blending AI precision with human connection, REMPY is redefining what it means to find a real estate agent. The platform ensures buyers and sellers meet the right real estate agent the first time, whether they’re looking for a good agent to guide them through their first purchase or one of the best real estate agents in the region to handle a complex move.

The Youngstown-based startup is betting that compatibility powered by technology will replace cold leads, mismatched referrals, and wasted time with introductions to top agents who are the right fit from day one.

Learn more at rempy.ai.