> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.share.land/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Smart real estate investing for everyone.

Shareland is the first platform that lets anyone invest in real estate by the square foot: no minimum investment, no lockups, and fully liquid.

## What makes Shareland different

Traditional real estate investing requires hundreds of thousands of dollars, years of commitment, and trusted brokers. Shareland changes that.

| Traditional RE     | Shareland        |
| ------------------ | ---------------- |
| \$50,000+ minimum  | No minimum       |
| Months to buy/sell | Instant trades   |
| High fees (6%)     | 1.5% fee         |
| One property       | Any neighborhood |

## The Square Foot Token (SQFT)

The SQFT token is a synthetic asset that tracks the price per square foot of residential real estate in any geography. When a neighborhood's home prices rise, your SQFT tokens go up in value.

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  Understand the mechanics behind the Square Foot Token
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## Built on solid research

Shareland's pricing methodology was developed with Dr. Susan Wachter (Wharton School) and Dr. Andrey Pavlov (Simon Fraser University), two of the world's leading real estate economists.

## Ready to start?

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  <Card title="Create an account" icon="user-plus" href="/how-to/create-account">
    Get set up in minutes
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  <Card title="Buy your first SQFT" icon="coins" href="/how-to/buy-sqft">
    Make your first investment
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