iOS & Android Mobile Apps for Real Estate
Industry
Real estate
Location
USA
Partnership period
2019-2021
Team size
6
Project information
Overview
The project launched by undertaking an in-depth evaluation of the established online booking system. It offers the opportunity to find the best properties in different cities and reserve them online. The platform was accessible via a web browser only.
We have enabled mobile access to the existing online booking platform by developing iOS and Android applications from scratch. The apps foresee the opportunity to find the best rooms/houses/apartments for rent and book them in a few taps.
All the data is fully synchronized with the current web application. Hence, users can access the same functionality via desktop and mobile devices.
Our task
Our team was tasked with developing mobile applications to enable access to the existing booking app launched on the web. The applications had to feature the same functionality as the web app.
Furthermore, the client provided us with the backend functionality to develop an integrated solution. Hence, the major tasks our team was requested to tackle included the following.
- Existing web app analysis
- Technology selection
- UI/UX design development
- iOS and Android app development
- Testing and release
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Implementation
We have developed and released native Android and iOS apps and integrated the provided backend.
Analysis and tech stack selection
The CodeIT business analysis (BA) expert thoroughly examined the existing online booking app and documentation provided by the client. The BA expert has defined the scope of work and outlined major activities. Our software engineers have defined technology stacks for developing both iOS and Android mobile applications.
Apps development planning
We have decomposed the mobile app development tasks and created backlogs with user stories for running two development processes in parallel. Moreover, we’ve composed the “definition of done” for each user story and created key performance indicators (KPIs).
UI/UX design
The CodeIT UI/UX designer analyzed the web app’s visual components and created a style guide, including brand identity, color patterns, typography, icons, etc. The expert has composed two UI/UX designs for Android and iOS applications, considering native UI components for each system.
iOS and Android apps development
Following the prepared plan, our software engineers have developed the iOS and Android apps comprising the following features. The key functionalities implemented by CodeIT specialists include:
- Registration and login
- Location and date selection
- Listing and map search
- Quick filtering
- Detailed information and reservation
Testing
The CodeIT quality assurance (QA) specialist has thoroughly examined the developed applications by running:
- Functional testing
- Usability testing
- Performance testing
- Security testing
- Compatibility testing
The tests helped ensure the developed applications are bug-free and have zero security flaws.
Release
Our experts have configured the required infrastructure and released the developed iOS and Android apps. Besides, we have successfully submitted the applications to the App Store and Google Play so that users can seamlessly install the apps on their devices.
Solutions developed
The functionality implemented by CodeIT software engineers enables users to quickly find the best properties for rent and book them in a few taps.
Registration and Login
Users can easily sign up for the application using:
- Email address
- Social media account
They can specify personal and billing information and start browsing properties for rent.
The application foresees the opportunity to start a quick help chat to ask questions or resolve possible issues.
Location and Date Selection
The smart search bar analyzes input text in real time and offers suggestions on the best matching destinations. Hence, users can pick a desired location by tapping a few first letters in the bar.
Using the built-in calendar, users can select the check-in and check-out dates in a few taps.
Listing and Map Search
All the properties available for rent in a selected location are listed and arranged by rating.
Meanwhile, they are shown on a map for better location comprehension. The integrated map supports the opportunity to narrow down the search by selecting a district on the map.
Quick Filtering
The application features the opportunity to filter out irrelevant ads by setting the following:
- Property type
- Amenities
- Price
Selected ads can be shortlisted by clicking on the like button.
Detailed Information and Reservation
Each ad has a dedicated page with detailed information on property for rent.
The page comprises the following:
- Property rating
- Photos
- List of amenities
- Comments
- Additional renting details/conditions
Also, it features the opportunity to make a reservation and make a payment online.
Result
Cross-platform mobile apps for online property search and booking
The CodeIT team has created two mobile applications for iOS and Android devices. The apps have been integrated with the provided backend, enabling access to the online property booking functionality.
The app’s core functionality includes:
- Easy sign-up/sign-in
- Location and data selection
- Property listing and map search
- Quick filtering
- Detailed information
- Reservation and payment
Services
- Business Analysis
- UI/UX Design
- Android Development
- iOS Development
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
Team
- Project manager
- Business analyst
- UI/UX designer
- Android developer
- iOS developer
- QA specialist
Technology stack
- iOS SDK
- UIKit
- Foundation
- Alamofire
- Apple Maps
- Apple Pay
- Apple Sign In
- Push Notifications
- CoreData
- Kotlin
- MotionLayout
- Clean Architecture
- MWVM
- Android SDK
- Custom Views
- Glide
- Dagger 2
- Gson
- Android KTX
- AppCompat
- Data Binding
- View Binding
- Lifecycle
- LiveData
- View Model
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