Real State Solution for Houston Based Realtors

Client Background

A real estate startup based in the Texas approached App Vertices to build a location-driven mobile application aimed at connecting property buyers/renters with individual sellers and agents. The client was looking to digitize and simplify the buying, renting, and property showcasing process, with a specific focus on delivering a user-friendly mobile experience.
Due to market fragmentation and lack of quality digital experiences in their region, the client saw an opportunity to create a one-stop property platform that would bring transparency, ease, and convenience to both property seekers and sellers.

Location: Houston

Project Objective

The client’s core goals were:

  • To create a mobile-first, geolocation-based platform for real estate listings
  • Enable buyers/renters to browse, search, and book property viewings
  • Allow sellers and agents to list and promote properties via a paid listing model
  • Integrate in-app payments for monetization
  • Provide an intuitive experience that supports both users and business scalability

Project Solution

App Vertices took an agile approach to bring this vision to life. We collaborated closely with the client to define user flows, monetize strategically, and design a clean UI that caters to a multi-role system. Our team developed a cross-platform mobile application supported by a scalable backend and an intuitive admin panel.

Key workflows such as location-based search, appointment booking, and property listing/payment were built with user-first logic. In-app messaging, push notifications, and listing analytics were integrated to increase engagement and operational efficiency.

Main Features

For Buyers/Renters:

  • Advanced property search with filters (location, type, price, etc.)
  • Map-based property browsing
  • Detailed property pages with media gallery
  • Appointment booking with scheduling calendar
  • Save & favorite listings
  • Notifications for new listings and changes

For Sellers:

  • Easy property upload with multimedia support
  • Paid listing plans (Basic, Premium, Featured)
  • Dashboard to track listing performance and appointments
  • Accept or reschedule appointment requests
  • Payment gateway integration for paid features

Admin Panel:

  • User management (buyers and sellers)
  • Property listing moderation
  • Reports, analytics, and revenue monitoring
  • Payment and subscription tracking

Tools and Technologies

  • Frontend: Flutter (cross-platform mobile development)
  • Backend: Node.js with Express.js
  • Database: MongoDB
  • Geolocation: Google Maps API
  • Payments: Stripe Integration & Paypal
  • Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • Admin Dashboard: React.js
  • Hosting: AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront)

Result & Outcome

  • Time to Market: 12 weeks from kickoff to launch (MVP)
  • Listings Growth: Over 500 properties listed within the first 3 months
  • Engagement Rate: 30%+ active users returning weekly
  • Revenue: Achieved monetization through premium listings in the 3rd month
  • Scalability: The app architecture allows for easy feature expansion like chat, AR previews, or mortgage calculators

App Vertices helped the client not only build a powerful digital platform but also positioned them competitively in their market, ready for scale and innovation in the real estate tech space.