Sarthak Morgaonkar
· Jul 19, 2025 · 3 min read

The real estate industry is undergoing a digital transformation — and I wanted to build something that blends efficiency, design, and personalization. Introducing RealEstate Pro, a full-stack property listing platform built using the MERN stack, packed with advanced features like smart property comparison, contacting landlords, favorites, and cloud-based media storage — all wrapped in a smooth, responsive UI.

🚀 Tech Stack

Frontend: React.js + Tailwind CSS
Backend: Node.js + Express.js
Database: MongoDB
Authentication: Firebase/Auth
Media Management: Cloudinary
Deployment: Render (Backend) + Netlify (Frontend)

🧠 Key Features

🏘️ Dynamic Property Listings

Users can create, update, and delete property listings with all necessary fields including price, area, location, and image uploads.

💬 Contact Landlord

Visitors can directly contact the landlord from any property page for inquiries or negotiations — enhancing communication and conversion.

🕵️ Recently Visited Properties

Users can automatically track and revisit their recently viewed listings for quick access and comparison.

💛 Favorites System

Users can like and save properties to their favorites list for easy access later — a personalized browsing experience.

🆚 Smart Property Comparison

Compare properties side-by-side based on:

Price
Area
Location
Amenities

Users can even:

Download the comparison table
Share it via email

🔍 Advanced Filtering

Users can filter listings based on specific preferences like:

Budget
Area
Location
Type (Buy/Rent)

📦 Cloudinary Media Integration

Seamless image uploads and rendering through Cloudinary, ensuring fast load times and optimal quality. This was a migration from Firebase for more control and performance.

🎨 Modern UI/UX

Dark blue gradient theme (from-blue-900 via-black to-blue-900)
Yellow-red-orange glowing action buttons
Horizontal slider layout for featured cards
Smooth hover effects and subtle shadows
Fully mobile-responsive and accessible

👤 Profile Dashboard

Update profile info and avatar
View personal listings with the showOnlyListings toggle
Secure logout and account deletion options

🔧 Architecture Highlights

Monorepo Structure: Clean separation between api (backend) & client (frontend)
Secure Media Upload: Cloudinary with signed upload presets
Responsive Design: Tailwind-based mobile-first styling
State Management: React hooks and conditional rendering
Role-Based Routing: Buyers, sellers, and landlords have tailored access views

🔗 Demo & Code Access

🔵 Live App: RealEstate Pro Live Demo
🗂️ GitHub Repo: View Source Code
📽️ Demo Video & Contact: Visit My Portfolio

💡 What I Learned

Migrating media handling from Firebase to Cloudinary
Implementing a robust property comparison system
Handling real-time user interactions like favorites, recently visited, and contact landlord
Structuring and deploying a MERN monorepo efficiently
Creating responsive, visually rich UIs with Tailwind CSS

🔮 Future Enhancements

📍 Google Maps integration for visualizing property locations
💳 Razorpay integration for deposit payments or booking fees
💬 Real-time chat between buyers and landlords
🤖 AI-based recommendations based on user behavior

🙌 Final Thoughts

“RealEstate Pro challenged me to go beyond simple CRUD and deliver a smart, user-focused product. With smooth navigation, advanced filtering, and intelligent comparison — this platform reflects the future of modern real estate browsing.”

If you're working on similar projects, exploring the MERN stack, or have feedback to share — check out the live demo, explore the codebase, and feel free to connect!

🏡 RealEstate Pro: Full-Stack MERN Real Estate Platform with Smart Comparison, Favorites & Cloud Media