Real Estate App 🏠

A comprehensive digital marketplace built with Ruby on Rails that connects property buyers, sellers, and renters. This application allows users to list properties, browse available real estate, and manage inquiries through a streamlined, user-friendly interface.

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🚀 Features

• Property Listings: Users can create, edit, and delete property listings with detailed descriptions and images.
• Advanced Search: Filter properties by location, price, type (buy/rent), and amenities.
• User Authentication: Secure sign-up and login system for buyers, sellers, and agents.
• Inquiry Management: Integrated system for potential buyers to contact sellers directly.
• Dashboard: A personalized area for users to manage their listings and saved properties.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Framework: Ruby on Rails
• Database: PostgreSQL (Recommended)
• Frontend: Tailwind CSS / Bootstrap & Hotwire (Turbo/Stimulus)
• Storage: Active Storage (for property images)
• Deployment: Heroku / Render / AWS

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📋 Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed on your local machine:

• Ruby: (Check version in .ruby-version or Gemfile)
• Rails: 7.x or 6.x
• PostgreSQL
• Node.js & Yarn

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/raymondoyondi/Real-Estate-App.git](https://github.com/raymondoyondi/Real-Estate-App.git)
   cd Real-Estate-App

2. Install dependencies:

   bundle install
   yarn install

3. Database Setup:

   rails db:create
   rails db:migrate
   rails db:seed

4. Start the server:

   bin/dev
   # or
   rails server

5. Visit the app: Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project.
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature).
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature').
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

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📜 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.