Real Estate Website Must-Haves: 14 Features That Generate Site Visits

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1. Project and property information
2. Lead capture
3. Trust and credibility
4. Performance and marketing
5. SEO for real estate websites
6. Common mistakes

Property is one of the biggest purchases people make, and they research heavily online before visiting a site. A real estate website that answers their questions and makes enquiring effortless can generate a steady flow of qualified leads. Here are the features that matter most.

Project and property information

1. A dedicated page per project. Each project needs its own URL with full details. It's better for buyers and for Google.
2. High-quality galleries. Renders, actual site photos, sample flats and construction progress.
3. Floor plans and unit configurations. 2BHK, 3BHK and so on, with carpet area clearly stated.
4. Amenities. Clearly listed, with icons or photos.
5. Location advantages. A map plus distances to schools, hospitals, metro, highways and offices.
6. RERA and approvals. Registration numbers and approvals displayed clearly, as required, to build trust.
7. Construction status. Ongoing, ready-to-move or completed, with updates.

Lead capture

8. Short enquiry forms on every project page: name, phone and preferred configuration are usually enough.
9. "Book a site visit" call to action with preferred date and time.
10. Gated brochure download. Capture contact details in exchange for the brochure and price sheet.
11. WhatsApp and click-to-call visible on mobile at all times.

Trust and credibility

12. Track record. Completed projects, years in business and delivered units, where you can back them up.
13. Testimonials and walkthrough videos from real buyers.

Launching a new project? See real estate project microsites.

Performance and marketing

14. Fast, mobile-first pages and campaign landing pages. Most property ads are clicked on phones. Dedicated landing pages for each project campaign, with conversion tracking, make ad spend far more efficient. Read about the landing page mistakes that waste ad budget.

Contractors and builders working on projects should also read websites for construction companies.

SEO for real estate websites

• Target project names, locality and configuration searches ("3BHK flats in {locality}")
• Write useful locality guides that cover connectivity, schools, prices and upcoming infrastructure
• Use descriptive titles and alt text for images
• Keep your Google Business Profile updated with project photos

Agents and brokers have different needs from builders; see websites for real estate agents and brokers.

Common mistakes

• One long page for all projects
• Heavy, slow galleries and auto-playing videos
• Hiding RERA details or prices entirely
• Enquiry forms that ask for too much information

A real estate website built around these features works as a 24/7 sales office. See what's included in a real estate website.