Step-by-Step Guide: Building a Redfin Clone with Adalo

This comprehensive tutorial will guide you through building a property listing platform similar to Redfin using Adalo's app builder. You'll create a working real estate marketplace with property search, map integration, user profiles, and saved listings, all without writing code. With 97% of homebuyers using online resources during their search, now's the time to build your platform.

What Is a Redfin Clone and Why Build One with a No-Code Development Platform

A Redfin clone is a property listing platform that replicates core real estate marketplace features: property search with advanced filters, map-based browsing, detailed listing pages with image galleries, user accounts for buyers and sellers, saved searches and favorites, and inquiry/contact systems connecting buyers with agents.

Building this type of app traditionally costs can range from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on scope and complexity and takes 3-9 months with professional developers. No-code platforms change this equation entirely, significantly reducing development costs while cutting development time to 4 weeks.

Core Features of a Redfin-Style Real Estate App

A functional property marketplace requires these essential components:

• Property listings database with addresses, prices, specifications, images, and status tracking
• Advanced search and filters by location, price range, bedrooms, bathrooms, and property type
• Map integration showing property locations with interactive markers and radius search
• User authentication supporting buyers, sellers, and agents with role-based permissions
• Favorites system allowing users to save and organize properties they're interested in
• Inquiry forms connecting potential buyers with listing agents or sellers
• Image galleries with multiple photos per property and carousel navigation
• Responsive design working seamlessly on mobile devices, tablets, and desktop

With mobile real estate app usage having grown significantly between 2020 and 2023, building mobile-first is critical.

Why No-Code Is Ideal for Real Estate App Development

No-code platforms excel for real estate applications because a majority of users are business professionals without programming training—exactly the audience of real estate entrepreneurs, brokers, and agencies looking to establish digital presence.

The visual development approach eliminates technical barriers. Instead of writing database queries, you click to create collections and relationships. Instead of coding authentication systems, you configure pre-built signup forms. Instead of wrestling with responsive CSS, you design once and publish everywhere.

For real estate specifically, no-code platforms offer pre-built components for the core features property apps need: maps, image carousels, search filters, and user profiles all come ready to configure rather than build from scratch.

Choosing the Best App Builder for Your Real Estate App Project

Not all no-code platforms suit real estate applications equally. Your platform needs specific capabilities that many builders lack.

Essential Features for Real Estate App Builders

Look for these requirements when evaluating platforms:

• Native mobile publishing to iOS and Android app stores, not just web apps
• Built-in relational database supporting complex relationships between users, properties, and transactions
• Map integration with geocoding and location-based search capabilities
• Image handling with multi-file uploads and gallery components
• Custom user roles differentiating buyers, sellers, and agents
• API connectivity for integrating MLS feeds or external property data
• Responsive design automatically adapting to different screen sizes
• Payment processing if you plan to monetize with featured listings or subscriptions

Map integration and location-based search are widely cited as critical features by real estate app users—this isn't optional.

Evaluating Platform Database and Integration Capabilities

Real estate apps live or die by their data structure. Your platform must support:

1. One-to-many relationships: One user owns many property listings
2. Many-to-many relationships: Users can favorite multiple properties; properties can be favorited by multiple users
3. External data sources: Connecting to MLS APIs, Airtable databases, or other property feeds
4. Conditional filtering: Users searching by multiple criteria simultaneously (price AND bedrooms AND location)

Adalo's built-in relational database handles all these scenarios through visual configuration. You can create collections (database tables), define properties (fields), and establish relationships by clicking, not coding. The platform also supports integrations with Xano, Airtable, and Zapier for advanced data needs.

Setting Up Your Adalo Account and Real Estate App Foundation

Let's start building. This section covers account setup through initial app configuration.

Step 1: Create Your Adalo Account

1. Visit Adalo.com and click "Sign Up"
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email address
4. You'll start with an Adalo trial; publishing to app stores or custom domains (and Xano integration) isn’t available on the trial. Test apps are unlimited on paid plans, check the current pricing page for details.

The free tier lets you build and test completely free. You only pay when publishing to app stores or custom domains.

Step 2: Start a New Project

1. Click "Create New App" from your dashboard
2. Name your app (e.g., "PropertyFinder" or "HomeBrowse")
3. Choose "Mobile App" as your template type—this creates mobile-first designs that also work on web
4. You can start from scratch; Adalo's template library may also include options you can customize
5. Click "Continue" to enter the app builder

Step 3: Configure App Settings for Real Estate Use

Before building screens, set your app's foundation:

1. Click the settings gear icon in the top toolbar
2. Branding tab: Upload your logo and app icon
3. Theme tab:
   
   • Primary color: Choose a professional color (blues and greens work well for real estate)
   • Secondary color: For buttons and calls-to-action
   • Font: Select a clean, readable font like Inter or Roboto
4. General tab: Set your app name and description
5. Publishing tab: Configure later when ready to deploy

Your responsive design settings apply automatically across devices once you configure these theme basics.

Designing Your Property Listing Database Schema

Database architecture is the foundation of your app. Plan this carefully before building screens—restructuring later wastes time.

Step 4: Enhance the Users Collection

Adalo creates a default Users collection automatically. You'll expand it for real estate needs:

1. Click Database icon in the left sidebar
2. Click on the Users collection
3. Add these properties by clicking "+ Add Property" for each:

Basic Profile Information:

• Full Name (Text) - Already exists
• Email (Email) - Already exists
• Phone Number (Phone Number)
• Profile Photo (Image)

User Type and Roles:

• User Type (Text with dropdown) - Options: "Buyer", "Seller", "Agent"
• Agent License Number (Text) - For verified agents
• Company Name (Text) - For agents and brokers

Preferences:

• Notification Preferences (True/False) - Email alerts for new listings
• Saved Search Criteria (Text) - JSON string storing search preferences

This structure supports multiple user roles—a buyer can also be a seller, and agents need additional verification fields.

Step 5: Create the Properties Collection

This collection stores all property listings:

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Properties"
3. Add these properties:

Location Information:

• Street Address (Text)
• City (Text)
• State (Text)
• Zip Code (Number)
• Property Location (Location) - Stores latitude/longitude for mapping
• Neighborhood (Text)

Property Specifications:

• Property Type (Text with dropdown) - Options: "Single Family", "Condo", "Townhouse", "Multi-Family", "Land"
• Price (Number)
• Bedrooms (Number)
• Bathrooms (Number)
• Square Footage (Number)
• Lot Size (Number)
• Year Built (Number)

Listing Details:

• Property Status (Text with dropdown) - Options: "For Sale", "Pending", "Sold", "For Rent"
• Description (Text - Long Text)
• Create a separate ‘Property Images’ collection (one image per record) related to Properties (one-to-many) to power the gallery/carousel.
• Featured Image (Image)
• Virtual Tour URL (Text)

Administrative:

• MLS Number (Text)
• Listing Date (Date & Time)
• Price History (Text) - Track price changes
• Days on Market (Number)
• HOA Fees (Number)

The relational database structure means you're building a proper data model, not just flat spreadsheets.

Step 6: Create the Favorites Collection

This handles the many-to-many relationship between users and properties:

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Favorites"
3. Add these properties:
   
   • Saved Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Notes (Text - Long Text) - Users can add personal notes about properties

Step 7: Create the Inquiries Collection

Track when buyers contact sellers or agents:

1. Click "+ Add Collection"
2. Name it "Inquiries"
3. Add properties:
   
   • Message (Text - Long Text)
   • Inquiry Date (Date & Time - Automatic)
   • Status (Text) - Options: "New", "Contacted", "Scheduled Showing", "Not Interested"
   • Preferred Contact Method (Text) - Options: "Email", "Phone", "Text"

Step 8: Set Up Database Relationships

Relationships connect your collections. This step is critical:

In Properties Collection:

1. Click "+ Add Property"
2. Select "Relationship"
3. Name it "Listed By"
4. Choose "Users" collection
5. Set relationship type: "A User can have many Properties" (one-to-many)

In Favorites Collection:

1. Add relationship "User" → Many-to-One with Users
2. Add relationship "Property" → Many-to-One with Properties (This creates the many-to-many junction table between Users and Properties)

In Inquiries Collection:

1. Add relationship "Inquirer" → Many-to-One with Users (person asking)
2. Add relationship "Property Owner" → Many-to-One with Users (person receiving inquiry)
3. Add relationship "Property" → Many-to-One with Properties

These relationships let you query data like "Show me all properties favorited by this user" or "Show me all inquiries for this property."

Building the Property Search and Map View Interface

With your database ready, start building user-facing screens. Begin with the core browsing experience.

Step 9: Create the Home Screen

1. Rename the default screen to "Home"
2. Add a Rectangle component at the top (height: 80px) for your header
3. Inside the rectangle, add:
   
   • Your logo image (left-aligned)
   • Button: "Sign In" (right-aligned)
4. Below the header, add Text: "Find Your Dream Home"
5. Add a Search Input component:
   
   • Placeholder: "Enter city, neighborhood, or address"
   • Connect to Properties collection
   • Filter by: Street Address, City, or Neighborhood contains search text

Step 10: Add Featured Properties Section

1. Below search, add Text: "Featured Listings"
2. Add List component:
   
   • Connect to Properties collection
   • Filter: Property Status = "For Sale"
   • Sort by: Listing Date (Newest first)
   • Display as: Horizontal scrolling cards
3. Inside the list item, add:
   
   • Image: Current Property → Featured Image
   • Text: Current Property → Street Address
   • Text: Current Property → City + State
   • Text: "$" + Current Property → Price (formatted)
   • Text: Current Property → Bedrooms + " bd | " + Bathrooms + " ba"
4. Set click action: Link to "Property Detail" screen, sending Current Property

This creates a scrollable row of property cards users can browse.

Step 11: Build the Map Search Screen

Create a dedicated map view for location-based browsing:

1. Add new screen named "Map Search"
2. Add Map component (requires Google Maps integration):
   
   • Source: Properties collection
   • Filter: Property Status = "For Sale"
   • Location field: Property Location
   • Height: 70% of screen
3. Configure map markers:
   
   • Marker title: Street Address
   • Marker description: Price
   • On marker click: Link to Property Detail screen
4. Below map, add filter controls:
   
   • Slider: Price range (min/max)
   • Dropdown: Property Type
   • Stepper: Bedrooms (minimum)
   • Stepper: Bathrooms (minimum)

For Google Maps integration, you'll need a Google Maps API key (enable Maps/Places/Geocoding in Google Cloud). Plan requirements aren’t specific to maps; standard Google usage/billing applies

Step 12: Create Filter and Sort Functionality

Add a comprehensive filter screen:

1. Create new screen "Advanced Filters"
2. Add Form component with these inputs:
   
   • Location Input: Search radius (with current location)
   • Slider: Price range ($0 - $5,000,000)
   • Dropdown: Property Type (all options)
   • Stepper: Min/Max Bedrooms
   • Stepper: Min/Max Bathrooms
   • Slider: Square Footage range
   • Dropdown: Property Status
3. Add Button: "Apply Filters"
   
   • Action: Update a "Filter Settings" collection (create this to store user preferences)
   • Navigate back to Map Search or List view
4. Add Button: "Clear All" to reset filters

Step 13: Design the Property List View

Give users a traditional list alternative to map view:

1. Create screen "Property List"
2. Add List component:
   
   • Source: Properties collection
   • Apply filters from Filter Settings
   • Sort options dropdown (Price: Low to High, Price: High to Low, Newest, Oldest)
3. Design list item cards:
   
   • Image: Featured Image (left side, 120x120px)
   • Text: Price (large, bold)
   • Text: Address
   • Text: Bedrooms + " bd | " + Bathrooms + " ba | " + Square Footage + " sqft"
   • Icon: Heart icon for favorites (more on this later)
4. Add Bottom Navigation Bar with tabs:
   
   • Search (List view)
   • Map
   • Favorites
   • Profile

This gives users choice in how they browse—property apps with advanced filtering capabilities typically see higher engagement than basic search apps.

Creating Property Detail Pages and Image Galleries

Detail pages convert browsers into inquiries. Make them comprehensive and visually appealing.

Step 14: Build the Property Detail Screen

1. Create new screen "Property Detail"
2. Set up to receive "Current Property" from previous screens
3. Add Image Carousel component:
   
   • Source: Current Property → Property Images
   • Height: 300px
   • Enable swipe navigation and indicator dots
4. Below carousel, add property header section:
   
   • Text: Current Property → Price (large, bold, 32px)
   • Text: Current Property → Street Address
   • Text: Current Property → City + ", " + State + " " + Zip Code
   • Text: "MLS #" + Current Property → MLS Number (small, gray)

Step 15: Add Property Specifications Section

1. Add Text heading: "Property Details"
2. Create a specifications grid using rectangles and text:
   
   • Bedrooms: Current Property → Bedrooms
   • Bathrooms: Current Property → Bathrooms
   • Square Feet: Current Property → Square Footage
   • Lot Size: Current Property → Lot Size + " acres"
   • Year Built: Current Property → Year Built
   • Property Type: Current Property → Property Type
   • HOA Fees: "$" + Current Property → HOA Fees + "/month"
   • Days on Market: Current Property → Days on Market

Step 16: Add Description and Agent Information

1. Add Text heading: "About This Property"
2. Add Text component:
   
   • Content: Current Property → Description
   • Enable "Read More" expansion for long text
3. Add Text heading: "Listed By"
4. Add agent card:
   
   • Image: Current Property → Listed By → Profile Photo (circular, 60x60px)
   • Text: Current Property → Listed By → Full Name
   • Text: Current Property → Listed By → Company Name
   • Text: Current Property → Listed By → Phone Number
   • Button: "Contact Agent" → Link to Inquiry Form

Step 17: Implement the Image Gallery

For a better photo viewing experience:

1. Install an image gallery component from the Adalo Marketplace
2. Or create a custom gallery:
   
   • Add new screen "Photo Gallery"
   • Add Image Carousel full screen
   • Source: Current Property → Property Images
   • Enable fullscreen mode
   • Add close button to navigate back

On the Property Detail screen, add Button: "View All Photos (X)" where X is the count of images.

Step 18: Add Action Buttons

At the bottom of Property Detail, create a sticky action bar:

1. Button: "Save to Favorites" (Heart icon)
   
   • Action: Create new Favorites record (User = Logged In User, Property = Current Property)
   • Toggle to "Remove from Favorites" if already saved
2. Button: "Contact Agent"
   
   • Link to Inquiry Screen
3. Button: "Share Property"
   
   • Action: Share (built-in); use the native Share action to invoke the device share sheet.
4. Button: "Schedule Showing"
   
   • Link to scheduling form (optional advanced feature)

The Component Marketplace offers over 50 additional components you can install for enhanced functionality.

Implementing User Authentication and Saved Favorites

User accounts enable personalization and return visits. Well-designed apps that offer saved features tend to see stronger user retention.

Step 19: Create the Sign Up Screen

1. Add new screen "Sign Up"
2. Add Form component:
   
   • Connect to: Users collection
   • Action type: Signup
3. Include form fields:
   
   • Text Input: Full Name (required)
   • Email Input: Email (required)
   • Password Input: Password (required, min 6 characters)
   • Phone Input: Phone Number (optional)
   • Dropdown: User Type (Buyer, Seller, Agent)
4. Add Button: "Create Account"
   
   • Action: Sign Up
   • On success: Navigate to "Home" screen
   • Set Logged In User
5. Add Text link: "Already have an account? Sign In"

Step 20: Build the Login Screen

1. Create screen "Login"
2. Add Form component:
   
   • Action: Login
3. Add fields:
   
   • Email Input: Email
   • Password Input: Password
4. Add Button: "Sign In"
   
   • Action: Log In
   • On success: Navigate to Home
5. Add Text link: "Forgot Password?" → Link to password reset screen
6. Add Text link: "Don't have an account? Sign Up"

Adalo provides built-in authentication that manages user accounts and sessions without custom code; security is handled by the platform.

Step 21: Create User Profile Screen

1. Add new screen "Profile"
2. Show only when user is logged in (set visibility rule)
3. Add Form component to update Logged In User:
   
   • Image Picker: Profile Photo
   • Text Input: Full Name
   • Phone Input: Phone Number
   • Text Input: Company Name (visible only if User Type = "Agent")
   • Text Input: Agent License Number (visible only if User Type = "Agent")
4. Add Button: "Save Changes"
5. Add Button: "Log Out"
   
   • Action: Log Out → Navigate to Home screen

Step 22: Build the Saved Favorites Screen

1. Create screen "My Favorites"
2. Add List component:
   
   • Source: Favorites collection
   • Filter: User = Logged In User
   • Sort by: Saved Date (newest first)
3. Display in each list item:
   
   • Image: Current Favorite → Property → Featured Image
   • Text: Current Favorite → Property → Price
   • Text: Current Favorite → Property → Street Address
   • Text: Current Favorite → Property → Bedrooms + " bd | " + Bathrooms + " ba"
   • Text: Current Favorite → Notes (if user added notes)
4. Add click action: Link to Property Detail (send Current Favorite → Property)
5. Add swipe-to-delete action: Delete Current Favorite

Step 23: Implement the Favorite Toggle Logic

On Property Detail screen, make the "Save to Favorites" button smart:

1. Add Custom List (invisible) filtering:
   
   • Source: Favorites
   • Filter: User = Logged In User AND Property = Current Property
2. Use conditional visibility:
   
   • If list count > 0: Show "Remove from Favorites" button
   • If list count = 0: Show "Save to Favorites" button
3. "Save" button action:
   
   • Create Favorites record
   • Set User = Logged In User
   • Set Property = Current Property
4. "Remove" button action:
   
   • Delete the matching Favorites record

This creates the toggle effect users expect from modern apps.

Adding Payment Integration for Premium Listings

Monetize your platform by offering featured listings or premium placement to sellers and agents.

Step 24: Install Stripe Payment Component

1. Go to Adalo Marketplace
2. Search for "Stripe"
3. Install the Stripe component and click Connect with Stripe to link your account (no manual API keys). Stripe Payments require a paid plan—check the pricing page for the exact tier.

Step 25: Create Listing Upgrade Options

1. Create new collection "Listing Packages":
   
   • Package Name (Text) - "Featured", "Premium", "Basic"
   • Price (Number) - 49, 99, 199
   • Duration Days (Number) - 30, 30, 30
   • Features (Text) - Description of benefits
   • Featured Priority (Number) - 1, 2, 3 (for sorting)
2. Add sample packages to your database

Step 26: Build the Upgrade Listing Screen

1. Create screen "Upgrade Listing"
2. Receive Current Property from previous screen
3. Add List of Listing Packages:
   
   • Text: Package Name (heading)
   • Text: "$" + Price
   • Text: Features (bulleted list)
   • Button: "Select Package"
4. On package selection:
   
   • Navigate to Payment screen
   • Send selected package details

Step 27: Implement Payment Processing

1. Create "Payment" screen
2. Add Stripe Payment component:
   
   • Amount: Selected Package → Price
   • Description: "Upgrade " + Current Property → Street Address + " to " + Package Name
   • Success action:
     
     • Update Current Property → Package Type
     • Update Current Property → Featured Until (current date + package duration)
     • Create Payment record for tracking
     • Navigate to confirmation screen

Payment processing requires a paid Adalo plan to use in published apps—check the current pricing page for details.

Connecting External Data Sources and APIs

Scale your app by connecting to external property databases or MLS feeds.

Step 28: Set Up Airtable Integration

If you have property data in Airtable:

1. Click Database icon
2. Click "+ Add Collection"
3. Select "External Collection"
4. Choose Airtable
5. Use an Airtable Personal Access Token (PAT) and your Base ID when connecting Airtable as an External Collection
6. Select which Airtable table to sync
7. Map Airtable fields to Adalo properties

Adalo reads Airtable data live via the External Collections API; changes in Airtable are available to your app through API calls (no fixed ‘sync interval’ guaranteed).

Step 29: Connect to Xano for Advanced Backend

For more complex data operations or MLS API integration:

1. Create Xano account (xano.com)
2. Build API endpoints in Xano for property data
3. In Adalo, add External Collection
4. Select Xano integration
5. Configure API endpoints (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
6. Map response fields to Adalo properties

Xano integration requires Team or Business plans; see Adalo’s Xano integration docs for details.

Step 30: Automate Workflows with Zapier

Connect your app to thousands of other services:

1. Install Zapier integration from marketplace
2. Create Zaps for common workflows:
   
   • New property added → Send email to subscribed users
   • New inquiry created → Add lead to CRM
   • User signs up → Add to email marketing list
3. Configure triggers and actions in Zapier dashboard

This automation runs in the background, keeping your systems in sync.

Step 31: Implement Custom API Calls

For MLS data or other property APIs:

1. Create new collection for API data
2. Use Custom Actions to call external APIs
3. Example MLS integration flow:
   
   • User searches by location
   • Custom action calls MLS API with search parameters
   • Parse JSON response
   • Create/update Property records with results
4. Manage secrets in the appropriate place (e.g., Google API Key in Adalo’s Settings; Airtable PAT in Airtable; env vars in Xano for external calls). Avoid hard-coding keys in screens

The API integration capability enables connections to virtually any web service with a REST API.

Testing Your Real Estate App Across Platforms

Thorough testing prevents launch-day disasters and ensures users have a smooth experience.

Step 32: Test with Sample Data

1. Add realistic test data to your database:
   
   • 50-100 property listings with varied specifications
   • 10-15 user accounts (buyers, sellers, agents)
   • Multiple favorites per user
   • Sample inquiries and messages
2. Include edge cases:
   
   • Properties with 0 bedrooms (land/commercial)
   • Very high and very low prices
   • Long descriptions that test text wrapping
   • Properties with 1 photo vs. 20 photos

Testing with realistic data helps identify performance issues early.

Step 33: Use Adalo's Preview Features

1. Click Preview button in top toolbar
2. Test desktop view in browser preview
3. Use Adalo’s in-editor Preview for desktop, and test on devices via TestFlight (iOS) or a generated Android build before publishing.
4. Log in and access your app
5. Test all user flows:
   
   • Sign up → Browse → Save favorite → Contact agent
   • Agent account → Add listing → Upgrade listing
   • Search filters → Map view → Detail view

The mobile preview app lets you test on actual devices before publishing.

Step 34: Verify Responsive Design

Test on multiple device sizes:

1. Use browser preview, resize window to different widths
2. Check tablet view (iPad size)
3. Test on small phones (iPhone SE) and large phones (iPhone Pro Max)
4. Verify all elements:
   
   • Text remains readable (not too small)
   • Images scale properly
   • Buttons are tappable (min 44x44px)
   • Navigation is accessible

Adalo's responsive design features help, but always verify manually.

Step 35: Test User Permissions and Visibility

1. Create test accounts for each user type
2. Verify conditional visibility works:
   
   • Buyers can't see "Add Listing" buttons
   • Sellers only see their own property management
   • Agents see additional agent-only features
3. Test logged-out experience:
   
   • Some features visible to everyone
   • Critical features require login
   • Smooth redirect to sign up when needed

Publishing Your Redfin Clone to App Stores and Web

With testing complete, it's time to launch. Adalo supports publishing to multiple platforms from one build.

Step 36: Publish to Web

1. Click Publish in top toolbar
2. Select Web App
3. Choose subdomain: yourapp.adalo.com (free) or custom domain (paid plan required—see pricing)
4. Click Publish to Web
5. Manual publishing control means updates happen when you click, not automatically

For custom domain:

1. Upgrade to a paid plan (check pricing)
2. Purchase domain from registrar (domain costs vary by registrar)
3. Add DNS records pointing to Adalo
4. Configure in Adalo settings

Step 37: Prepare for Apple App Store

Requirements:

• Apple Developer Account: $99/year
• App icons: Various sizes (Adalo generates from one image)
• Screenshots: For various device sizes
• App description: 4000 character marketing text
• Privacy policy: Required for all apps
• App review information: Test account credentials

Publishing process:

1. In Adalo, go to Publish → iOS
2. Upload app icon (1024x1024px)
3. Generate iOS build
4. Download IPA file or connect to App Store Connect
5. Submit through App Store Connect
6. Wait for Apple review (most reviews complete within 24-48 hours, but times can vary)

Check out Adalo's iOS guide for detailed steps.

Step 38: Deploy to Google Play Store

Requirements:

• Google Play Console account: One-time $25 fee
• App icons: Various sizes
• Screenshots: Multiple device categories
• Feature graphic: 1024x500px promotional image
• Privacy policy: URL to hosted policy

Publishing process:

1. In Adalo, go to Publish → Android
2. Upload app icon and branding
3. Generate Android build (AAB format—required for new submissions)
4. Upload AAB to Google Play Console
5. Complete store listing details
6. Submit for review (typically 1-3 days)

Visit Adalo's Android guide for complete instructions.

Step 39: Set Up Analytics and Monitoring

Track your app's performance:

1. Add Google Analytics to web version
2. Configure Firebase Analytics for mobile apps
3. Monitor key metrics:
   
   • Daily/monthly active users
   • Most viewed properties
   • Search queries
   • Conversion rate (views to inquiries)
   • User retention over time

Adalo reports that apps created on its platform have registered over two million end-user accounts and process 20 million data requests daily, demonstrating the platform's ability to scale.

Scaling and Maintaining Your Real Estate App

Your app is live—now focus on growth and ongoing improvement.

Step 40: Choose the Right Plan for Your Growth

Monitor your usage metrics and consult the pricing page to determine when to upgrade. Consider factors like:

• Number of published apps needed
• Record/storage limits
• Team collaboration requirements
• Advanced integration needs
• Custom domain requirements

Adalo offers various plan tiers to support apps at different stages of growth.

Step 41: Manage Data Limits and Storage

As your property database grows:

1. Monitor record counts in each collection
2. Archive sold properties to separate collection
3. Optimize image sizes before uploading
4. Use external image hosting (Cloudinary, AWS S3) for large galleries
5. Upgrade plan when approaching limits

Higher tier plans offer significantly more storage and record capacity.

Step 42: Update Your App Without Disrupting Users

Adalo's publishing model lets you improve continuously:

1. Make changes in the editor (live app is unaffected)
2. Test changes thoroughly in preview
3. Click Publish when ready
4. Updates go live immediately for web
5. Submit new versions to app stores for mobile

Users don't experience downtime—you can update your app without disrupting their experience.

Step 43: Add Advanced Features Based on User Feedback

Priority enhancements to consider:

• Mortgage calculator: Help buyers estimate payments
• Neighborhood information: Schools, crime data, nearby amenities
• Virtual tours: 3D property walkthroughs
• Agent profiles and ratings: Build trust with verified reviews
• Appointment scheduling: Calendar integration for showings
• Property alerts: Push notifications for new matching listings
• Comparative market analysis: Show similar sold properties

Build these incrementally—successful apps evolve based on user needs, not assumptions.

Why Adalo Is the Right Platform for Your Real Estate App

Building a property marketplace requires specific capabilities that many app builders lack. Adalo stands out for real estate development because it offers true native mobile publishing—not just web apps wrapped in a container. Your app will feel like a professionally coded application, not a mobile website.

The built-in relational database handles the complex data relationships real estate apps require without forcing you to learn SQL or database management. You can create one-to-many relationships (one agent, many listings) and many-to-many relationships (users favorite multiple properties) through simple visual configuration. This matters because proper database design is the foundation of any scalable marketplace.

Adalo's integration ecosystem connects your app to the tools you're already using. Xano integration provides scalable backend infrastructure when you need advanced API logic. Airtable integration lets you manage property data in familiar spreadsheet-style interfaces. Zapier integration automates workflows between your app and thousands of other services—all without writing integration code.

The platform's approach to responsive design means you build once and publish everywhere. Your property listings look great on phones, tablets, and desktop browsers automatically. This is critical when mobile has become the primary device for property search among real estate app users.

Perhaps most importantly, Adalo empowers you to validate your idea before investing heavily in custom development. You can build a functional prototype in 2-4 weeks, test it with real users, gather feedback, and iterate quickly. If your marketplace gains traction, you have a working product generating revenue while you decide whether to scale further with Adalo or migrate to custom development.

The platform supports apps at scale—Adalo reports powering apps with two million accounts processing 20 million requests daily. Check the performance page for current uptime statistics. This isn't just a prototyping tool—it's a production platform capable of running real businesses.

For real estate entrepreneurs, brokers, and agencies who want to establish digital presence without the significant costs of traditional development, Adalo offers a proven path forward. Adalo reports over 1 million apps built on its platform by makers who believe that good ideas shouldn't require a computer science degree to bring to life.