Recently I was using the Redfin android mobile application to look for homes. The user interface was kind of clunky and so I set a personal goal to try to redesign the application to make it more user friendly and more likely to increase sales. I kept things simple by getting rid of the current applications grouping feature (it groups houses close together when you aren't zoomed in). The grouping feature confused me (and would confuse others) because it makes it look like all of the houses are in one spot until you zoom in further. Adding more buttons to "contact an agent" increases the chances of turn-over rates. Since Redfin doesn't actually sell houses through their app, their primary goal should certainly be getting you in touch with one of their agents. Streamlining the filter system was also a no-brainer. To filter your search in the current app you have to click on four or five different buttons until you finally get to the filter you need. My design is simple; drag down, change your settings, drag up. Finally, the design needed to be more photo-centric. I increased the size of images and created a simpler interface for users to scroll through multiple images while still having a "contact an agent" button directly in front of them.
