KurchuSoftware SolutionsReal estate app: features, cost and timeline.
A real estate app lets buyers and tenants search listings by location, price and type, view photos and maps, save favourites and contact the agent directly.
What a real estate app costs.
With Kurchu, a first release with 7 core features is estimated at $1,250–$3,250 for iOS and Android from one codebase with a ready-made design. The full product, adding push notifications, booking & scheduling, multiple languages / arabic rtl, analytics & reports, is estimated at $1,800–$4,600. A fixed price follows a short discovery call.
- Who it's for
- Estate agencies, property developers and listing portals.
- First release (MVP)
- $1,250–$3,250 · 7–11 weeks
- Full product
- $1,800–$4,600 · 10–15 weeks
- Platforms
- iOS + Android from one codebase
- Design
- Ready-made design (custom design ×1.3)
What a real estate app needs.
The first release covers the core job; the rest can follow once real users are on board.
First release (MVP)
- Sign-up & loginSave favourite properties and searches.$80–$200
- Product or service listingsProperties with price, size, features and status.$120–$300
- Search & filtersFilter by area, price, bedrooms and property type.$80–$200
- Maps & locationSee listings on a map and explore the neighbourhood.$100–$250
- Photo & video uploadsPhoto galleries and floor plans for every property.$80–$200
- In-app chatMessage the agent about a property instantly.$200–$500
- Admin dashboard (web)Agents add and update listings from a dashboard.$250–$700
Add later
- Push notificationsAlerts when a new property matches a saved search.$50–$120
- Booking & schedulingBook viewings directly in the agent's calendar.$150–$400
- Multiple languages / Arabic RTLArabic or other languages for wider markets.$100–$250
- Analytics & reportsMost viewed listings and enquiry sources.$120–$300
See it, then fit it to your budget.
What can I get for my budget?
Slide to your budget — the plan, price and wireframes adjust instantly.
Rough wireframes of the first release — move the budget slider to see what changes.
What it really costs in year one
Building is only part of it. Here is everything you would pay in the first twelve months — most of it straight to providers, in your name.
| Cost | Estimate | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Building the app | $1,250 – $3,250 | one-off |
| Apple Developer Program | $99 | per year |
| Google Play registration | $25 | one-time |
| Hosting & backend | $0 – $10 | per month |
| Maps & location services | $2 – $8 | per month |
| Real-time chat service | $2 – $6 | per month |
| Photo & file storage | $1 – $4 | per month |
| Running cost after launch | $5 – $28 | per month |
| Total in year one | $1,434 – $3,710 | build + 12 months |
Store fees are Apple's and Google's published prices. Hosting and services are typical ranges and depend on real usage; every account is opened in your name, so you only ever pay providers directly.
How platform choice changes the price.
Ready-made design. A custom UI/UX design multiplies each figure by 1.3.
| Platform | First release (MVP) | Full product |
|---|---|---|
| iOS + Android (one codebase) | $1,250–$3,250 · 7–11 weeks | $1,800–$4,600 · 10–15 weeks |
| iOS + Android (native) | $1,800–$4,700 · 10–14 weeks | $2,550–$6,600 · 14–20 weeks |
| One platform (iOS or Android) | $1,000–$2,600 · 7–10 weeks | $1,450–$3,650 · 9–14 weeks |
Making a real estate app succeed.
How to stand out
- Send instant alerts the moment a matching property is listed.
- Show total monthly cost, not only the headline price.
- Let buyers book a viewing slot without a phone call.
Launch tips
- Import your existing listings so the app is full on day one.
- Make enquiry response time a team target — speed wins property leads.
- Add the listing link to every portal ad and social post.
We'd ask you
- Are the listings yours only, or from several agencies?
- Do listings come from a CRM or portal feed we should sync with?
Questions, answered.
Something we haven't covered? Write to info@kurchu.com — a senior person replies within one working day. Or for a quick answer.
With Kurchu, a first release with 7 core features is estimated at $1,250–$3,250 for iOS and Android from one codebase with a ready-made design. The full product, adding push notifications, booking & scheduling, multiple languages / arabic rtl, analytics & reports, is estimated at $1,800–$4,600. A fixed price follows a short discovery call.
The first release takes about 7–11 weeks from discovery to store launch; the full product about 10–15 weeks. Building natively for iOS and Android, or with a custom design, adds time — the price table on this page shows the difference.
Yes, through an integration with your CRM or listing feed, so agents update a property once and the app reflects it. It is scoped separately once we know which system you use.
For most buyers, yes — location is usually the first filter. A map lets them explore an area visually and see nearby listings, which keeps them browsing longer.
Let's build the one they keep.
Tell us where you are today — idea, prototype, or existing product — and we'll help define the smartest next step.
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