Account Creation and Login: Allow users (agents, property managers, buyers, renters) to create accounts, log in securely, and manage their profiles.
Role-Based Access Control: Implement role-based access to define permissions for different types of users (e.g., listing agents, property managers, general users).
Profile Management: Enable users to update their personal information, contact details, and preferences.
Property Listings
Property Creation: Allow agents or property managers to create and list properties, including details such as location, price, type (sale/rent), size, and amenities.
Property Management: Enable users to update, deactivate, or remove their property listings.
Multi-Photo Upload: Support uploading multiple photos and videos for each property listing.
Search and Filter
Search Functionality: Provide a search feature to find properties based on criteria such as location, price range, property type, and size.
Advanced Filters: Allow users to apply advanced filters (e.g., number of bedrooms, bathrooms, property features) to refine search results.
Map Integration: Display search results on an interactive map, showing property locations and nearby amenities.
Property Details
Property Information: Display detailed property information including descriptions, specifications, pricing, and contact details.
Virtual Tours: Provide virtual tour options or 360-degree views of properties if available.
Contact Form: Include a contact form or direct messaging option for potential buyers or renters to inquire about properties.
Listing Management
Featured Listings: Allow property managers or agents to mark certain listings as featured for better visibility.
Listing Analytics: Provide analytics on listing views, inquiries, and engagement to agents or property managers.
User Reviews and Ratings
Review System: Implement a review and rating system for properties or agents, allowing users to leave feedback and read reviews from other users.
Notifications and Alerts
New Listings Alerts: Notify users of new property listings that match their search criteria.
Status Updates: Send alerts about changes in property status (e.g., sold, rented) or new inquiries.
Admin Features
User Management: Allow administrators to manage user accounts, including activation, deactivation, and role assignments.
Content Moderation: Implement content moderation tools to review and approve property listings and user-generated content.
System Reports: Generate reports on system usage, listing performance, user activity, and other relevant metrics.
Integration
Third-Party Integration: Integrate with third-party tools and services such as mortgage calculators, property valuation services, and CRM systems.
API Access: Provide APIs for integration with other platforms or services, allowing for data exchange and extended functionality.
Mobile Compatibility
Responsive Design: Ensure the system is fully responsive and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Mobile App: Provide a mobile app if applicable, with similar functionality to the web-based platform.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Response Time: Ensure quick response times for searching, browsing, and interacting with property listings (e.g., under 2 seconds for most operations).
Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of listings, users, and concurrent sessions without performance degradation.
Reliability
Uptime: Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
Error Handling: Implement robust error handling and recovery mechanisms to manage system failures and ensure continuous operation.
Security
Data Encryption: Encrypt sensitive user data and property information both in transit and at rest.
Authentication and Authorization: Use secure authentication methods and role-based access control to protect user accounts and property data.
Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) to safeguard user privacy.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for easy navigation and interaction with property listings.
Help and Support: Provide user guides, tutorials, and support resources to assist users in navigating and utilizing the system.
Maintainability
Code Quality: Write high-quality, well-documented code to facilitate system maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation for users, administrators, and developers, including user manuals, technical documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
Availability
Backup and Recovery: Implement regular data backups and establish recovery procedures to handle data loss or corruption.
Failover: Ensure the system has failover capabilities to switch to backup systems or servers if necessary.
Portability
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure the system is compatible with various devices and operating systems used by users, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Supportability
Technical Support: Provide mechanisms for obtaining technical support and resolving issues, including help desks, online resources, and customer service.
Error Reporting: Include functionality for reporting and tracking issues or bugs within the system.
