RealEVR Estates vs Airbnb: Which Should You Use in Uganda and East Africa?
Reviewed by the RealEVR Estates Editorial Team.
What is Airbnb?
Airbnb is a global marketplace for booking short stays. See Airbnb’s own site for what it offers today.
What is RealEVR Estates?
RealEVR Estates is a property platform where every listing has a 360° virtual tour. It lists rentals, BnBs, homes for sale and bank auctions, starting in Uganda and across Africa.
What does RealEVR Estates offer?
| 360° virtual tour | On every listing |
|---|---|
| Listing type | Rentals, BnBs, homes for sale and bank auctions |
| Bank auctions | Live bidding with verified bidders |
| Pay with Bitcoin | On homes for sale, with the seller’s agreement |
| Assistant | Kevin on the site and a WhatsApp concierge |
| Cost to list | Free |
| Where | Uganda first, listings across Africa |
When should you choose Airbnb?
- You want a global brand, a large pool of reviews and the platform’s own booking protections.
- You are travelling to many countries and want one account for all of them.
When should you choose RealEVR Estates?
- You want to walk through a BnB in 360° before you book.
- You also want to rent long term, buy, or bid in a bank auction in the same place.
- You want to talk to someone on WhatsApp about a stay.
Can you use both?
Yes. Many people browse more than one site. Use whichever gives you what you need, and take the 360° tour on RealEVR Estates before you decide to visit.
Information about Airbnb is general and comes from how it describes itself. It can change, so check Airbnb directly. Names belong to their owners; RealEVR Estates is not affiliated with Airbnb.