Lessen, the tech-enabled, end-to-end solution for outsourced real estate property services, has introduced the Lessen Advantage Marketplace, a centralized, dynamic hub that allows vendors who are part of the Lessen Advantage community to access a diverse range of products and services geared toward maximizing efficiency and fostering growth.
The Marketplace includes access to preferred rates on insurance and bank financing, as well as access to thousands of products and materials through One Source, an integrated e-commerce purchasing hub. On average, users will benefit from savings of over 18% compared to prevailing retail prices.
“We want to help our vendor community to save time and money on all of their projects,” said Lessen Founder and CEO Jay McKee. “Our marketplace is another step forward in our goal to transform how property services are managed.”
The first release of the Marketplace provides Lessen’s vendor community with access to One Source, an e-commerce portal developed in partnership with Purchasing Platform Inc. that connects to a network of trusted suppliers for significant cost savings on products. One Source makes searching for and purchasing materials easier, with access to over 20,000 products online and pre-negotiated discounts that save an average of 18% over the list price. The initial release of One Source provides access to materials and products from a wide range of suppliers such as Lowes (for Pro), Sherwin Williams (paint), Goodman/Daikin (HVAC), Essendant and Office Depot (office supplies). One Source also provides access to electrical and plumbing supplies, lumber, tools, furniture, doors/windows, cabinets and more.
The Lessen Marketplace also makes it easy for vendors to competitively shop for a variety of business insurance and financing needs. Using the Marketplace, vendors can fill out a single application in as little as five minutes to obtain quotes tailored to their business needs. Insurance options include general liability, commercial auto insurance and workers’ compensation policies, while financial products provide vendors with access to capital at preferred rates. Vendors also have access to a dedicated funding advisor, who works with them and answers their questions during the entire process.
