Real Estate Software That Actually Closes Deals
Most real estate platforms treat MLS data as an afterthought, bolting on feeds that break every time a board changes its rules. We build systems around RESO Web API and IDX compliance from day one — so your agents spend time selling, not fighting their tools.
What is Real Estate Software Development?
Real estate software development means building applications purpose-built for how property transactions actually work — from lead capture through closing. This includes CRM platforms tuned for real estate workflows, MLS-connected listing search, transaction management systems, and agent productivity tools. The difference between generic SaaS and real estate-specific software comes down to data standards: RETS, RESO Web API, IDX compliance rules, and NAR data licensing requirements that generic platforms simply ignore.
- Direct MLS integration through RESO Web API and legacy RETS feeds
- IDX-compliant listing display that meets board-specific rules
- Transaction pipelines built around real estate closing workflows
- Lead routing and distribution tuned for brokerage team structures
What We Build for Real Estate
From lead capture to closing table, we build the systems that brokerages and prop-tech companies depend on daily.
MLS & RESO Web API Integration
Direct connections to 600+ MLS boards through RESO Web API and legacy RETS feeds. We handle the messy normalization — one client consolidated 12 MLS feeds into a single searchable index with 98.7% field mapping accuracy.
Real Estate CRM Platforms
CRM systems designed for brokerage workflows — automated lead routing by zip code and price range, drip campaigns tied to listing activity, and pipeline tracking that mirrors how agents actually work.
Transaction Management Systems
End-to-end transaction tracking from offer to close. Digital document management, deadline tracking, compliance checklists, and integrations with title companies and lenders that cut average closing time by 8 days.
IDX Listing Websites
Search-optimized property listing sites with map-based browse, saved searches, and instant alerts. Full IDX compliance with board-specific display rules, photo attribution, and data refresh policies.
Automated Valuation Models
Comparable market analysis tools that pull from MLS sold data, tax records, and permit history. Our models typically hit within 4-6% of appraised value — not Zillow-accurate, but useful for initial pricing discussions.
Third-Party Integrations
Connect with DocuSign, Dotloop, SkySlope, QuickBooks, and major title/escrow platforms. We build the middleware that makes your tech stack talk to each other without manual data entry.
Who Needs Custom Real Estate Software?
Off-the-shelf tools work for solo agents. Once you hit 20+ agents or need MLS data control, custom wins.
Mid-to-Large Brokerages
Brokerages with 50+ agents need systems that handle split calculations, team hierarchies, and multi-office lead distribution. One 200-agent brokerage cut lead response time from 12 minutes to 90 seconds with custom routing.
Real Estate Portals & Marketplaces
Consumer-facing property search platforms that need to aggregate listings from multiple MLS boards, display them under IDX rules, and convert visitors into leads. We built a regional portal that handles 2M+ listing views per month.
Commercial Real Estate Firms
CRE deal tracking, tenant management, and investment analysis tools. Commercial workflows differ sharply from residential — LOI tracking, lease abstracting, and cap rate modeling all require purpose-built solutions.
Title & Escrow Companies
Order management, document preparation, and closing coordination platforms. One title company reduced per-file processing costs from $340 to $185 by automating title search and commitment preparation workflows.
How We Build Real Estate Software
Shaped by 30+ real estate projects and the hard-won knowledge that MLS integrations always take longer than you think.
Workflow Mapping & MLS Assessment
We map your actual business processes — not just what your current software does. We audit which MLS boards you need, their API capabilities, and any compliance requirements that will shape the architecture.
Data Architecture & API Design
Design the data model around RESO data dictionary standards, build the MLS ingestion pipeline, and define APIs. Real estate data is messy — this phase saves months of rework later.
Core Platform Development
Build the transaction engine, CRM workflows, and listing management first. We ship a working system to a pilot group of 5-10 agents within 8-10 weeks for real-world feedback.
Integration & Compliance Testing
Connect MLS feeds, verify IDX compliance with each board, integrate third-party tools, and load-test with production-scale data. We test against actual MLS rule sets, not assumptions.
Rollout & Agent Adoption Support
Phased deployment by office or team. Agent adoption is the biggest risk — we provide training materials, track usage metrics, and iterate based on the feedback that matters: what agents actually use versus what they ignore.
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Real Estate Software Investment
Pricing depends on MLS count, user volume, and integration complexity. Here are typical ranges.
Single-Office Platform
CRM, listing management, and basic MLS integration for a single brokerage office with under 30 agents.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- 1-2 MLS board integrations
- Agent CRM with lead routing
- IDX listing display
- Transaction tracking
- Basic reporting dashboard
- Email and phone support
Multi-Office Brokerage Suite
Full platform for brokerages operating across multiple offices with 50-500 agents and several MLS territories.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- 5+ MLS board integrations
- Advanced lead routing and distribution
- Transaction management with compliance
- Commission split calculations
- Agent performance analytics
- Custom API and third-party integrations
- Dedicated account manager
Enterprise & Portal Platform
Large-scale platforms for franchises, portals, or prop-tech companies needing nationwide MLS coverage and high-volume processing.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Nationwide MLS aggregation
- Custom data normalization engine
- White-label and multi-tenant support
- Advanced analytics and BI integration
- SLA-backed uptime guarantees
- Dedicated engineering team
- Quarterly architecture reviews
Real Estate Software Development Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
A single MLS board integration takes 3-6 weeks depending on whether they support RESO Web API or only legacy RETS. RESO-compliant boards are faster because the data dictionary is standardized. Legacy RETS feeds require custom field mapping for each board. If you need 5+ boards, expect the integration phase to run 2-3 months with staggered onboarding.
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