Core Insights - The article discusses the competitive landscape of the Beijing real estate market, focusing on the performance of two projects: Chaotang Lanyue and Yunhe Jiuyuan. Chaotang Lanyue initially claimed strong sales but faced scrutiny as its actual performance lagged behind that of Yunhe Jiuyuan, which quickly became the market leader in September [3][4][6]. Sales Performance - Chaotang Lanyue reported sales of 1.86 billion yuan during its first launch and claimed a 90% sales rate, followed by a 95% rate in its second launch. However, actual sales data revealed a much lower net signing rate of 61.1% for the first phase and 28.1% for the second phase [3][4][9]. - In contrast, Yunhe Jiuyuan achieved net signings of 388 units within a week of its launch, positioning it as the top-selling project in September [3][4]. Market Positioning - Chaotang Lanyue is located closer to Beijing's main urban area, marketed as a "double-core CBD intersection," while Yunhe Jiuyuan is situated further from the city center [6][10]. - The project primarily targets first-time homebuyers with smaller units, but its larger units (over 100 square meters) have not sold well, indicating a misalignment in market demand [10][11][13]. Marketing and Sales Strategy - Chaotang Lanyue's marketing strategy included high commission rates for sales channels, reportedly up to 4%, which is significantly higher than Yunhe Jiuyuan's 2% [13][14]. - The project faced challenges due to frequent personnel changes within the marketing team, which may have affected its strategic execution and overall performance [15][16]. Competitive Landscape - The Beijing real estate market is highly competitive, with major players like China State Construction, China Overseas, and China Resources vying for market share. Despite significant investments, Chaotang Lanyue has struggled to keep pace with these competitors [16].