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Short answer: In India, a real estate website costs about ₹25,000–₹60,000 for an agent or broker site, ₹75,000–₹2.5 lakh for a builder or agency website with listings and lead management, and ₹2.5 lakh–₹10 lakh+ for a property portal like 99acres or MagicBricks with owner, agent and builder logins, map search and mobile apps. You can try four live demos below before you decide.
Last updated: 31 October 2026. Prices are typical market ranges for custom development; final cost depends on features, design and integrations.
Real estate website cost in India (2026)
| Type | Typical cost | Timeline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent / broker website | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | 1–3 weeks | Individual agents, small agencies |
| Builder / project website | ₹75,000 – ₹2.5 lakh | 3–6 weeks | Developers showcasing projects |
| Property portal (Phase 1) | ₹75,000 – ₹2.5 lakh | 4–8 weeks | City portals, launch with core features |
| Full property portal | ₹2.5 lakh – ₹10 lakh+ | 2–5 months | 99acres-style multi-city portals |
| Mobile app (Android + iOS) | ₹1.5 lakh – ₹6 lakh | 6–12 weeks | Portals and large agencies |
Try our live real estate demos
Before you spend, click through these working demos. Each has buyer, owner and builder logins (OTP: 1234), buy/sell/rent search, map view, site-visit booking, online token booking and a builder dashboard.
- Nivaas — premium portal for new projects: virtual tours, smart and voice search, token booking
- Basera — classic property portal: filter sidebar, list and map results, locality price insights
- SeedhaGhar — owner-first, zero brokerage: "Get owner details", home services, assisted plans
- Nestora — real estate mobile app UI: search, map, chat with owners, book visits, post property
See them side by side on our real estate portal development page.
What decides the cost?
- Who can post listings: only you (agent site) vs owners, agents and builders (portal).
- Search depth: simple filters vs smart search ("2 BHK in Andheri under 1.5 Cr"), map search and locality pages.
- Builder features: project pages, floor plans, price lists, unit inventory and online token booking.
- Lead management: a simple enquiry inbox vs a full CRM with site visits, follow-ups and WhatsApp.
- Monetisation: paid listings, featured slots and builder packages with online payments.
- Mobile apps: a responsive website is enough at first; apps add cost.
- Integrations: maps, payment gateway, SMS/OTP, WhatsApp API, RERA data, CRM.
- Content and SEO: city and locality pages that rank on Google.
Must-have features of a real estate website
For buyers and tenants
- Search by city, locality, budget, BHK, property type and amenities
- Map view with nearby schools, metro and hospitals
- Property pages with photo gallery, floor plans, price, EMI calculator and virtual tour
- Shortlist and compare
- Book a site visit and chat on WhatsApp
For owners and agents
- Post property in a few steps with photo upload
- Dashboard with views and enquiries
- Paid boost / featured options
For builders (developers)
- Project pages with configurations, price list and RERA number
- Live unit inventory and online token booking
- Leads CRM, site-visit calendar and booking reports
For you (admin)
- Approve listings, manage users, plans, payments and reports
- SEO tools for locality and project pages
Real estate website vs property portal: which do you need?
- Agent or small agency: a fast real estate website with your listings, lead forms and WhatsApp is enough. Add a Google Business Profile for local leads.
- Builder: a project website with floor plans, price list, virtual tour and a booking form, plus Google and Meta ads.
- Starting a business (like 99acres for your city): a property portal with owner, agent and builder accounts and paid listings. Start with Phase 1 and add apps later.
How to save money (smart Phase 1)
- Launch with core features: listings, search, property pages, leads and admin.
- Use a responsive website first; add Android and iOS apps in Phase 2.
- Start in one city and add more as listings grow.
- Reuse proven designs: our demos above are ready starting points, which cuts design time.
- Choose a fixed-price quote with clear deliverables.
How long does it take?
- Agent website: 1–3 weeks
- Builder website: 3–6 weeks
- Property portal Phase 1: 4–8 weeks
- Full portal with apps: 3–5 months
Frequently asked questions
How much does a real estate website cost in India?
About ₹25,000–₹60,000 for an agent website, ₹75,000–₹2.5 lakh for a builder or agency website with lead management, and ₹2.5 lakh–₹10 lakh+ for a full property portal with apps.
How much does it cost to build a portal like 99acres?
A Phase 1 property portal with listings, search, owner/agent/builder logins and admin starts around ₹75,000–₹2.5 lakh. A full multi-city portal with apps, paid plans and CRM usually costs ₹2.5 lakh–₹10 lakh+.
Can I see a demo before building?
Yes. Try our live demos: Nivaas, Basera, SeedhaGhar and the Nestora app. Login OTP: 1234.
Which technology is best for a real estate portal?
A PHP (Laravel) or Node.js backend with MySQL works well, with Google Maps or OpenStreetMap, a payment gateway and Flutter for mobile apps.
Do I need a mobile app for real estate?
Not at the start. A fast, mobile-friendly website handles most traffic. Add apps once you have regular users and listings.
How do I get leads from my real estate website?
Combine local SEO (locality pages, Google Business Profile), Google and Meta ads, WhatsApp follow-ups and a CRM. See how to increase website traffic.
Get a fixed quote
Tell us your city, users (agents, owners, builders) and must-have features. We'll suggest the right Phase 1 and give you a fixed quote within 24 hours. See our real estate portal development service, mobile app development, or contact us.