Real Estate Web App

Overview

This project is a Real Estate Web Application that allows users to buy, sell, and rent properties. The application includes features such as user authentication, real-time chat, notifications, and property management.

Features

• User Authentication (Register, Login, Logout)
• Real-time Chat using Socket.io
• Notifications using Zustand
• Property Management (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• Search and Filter Properties
• Responsive Design

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Zustand, React Router, Axios, Leaflet, Sass
• Backend: Node.js, Express, Prisma, MongoDB, JWT, Bcrypt
• Real-time Communication: Socket.io
• Deployment: render

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/heysaiyad/EstateLink.git
   cd EstateLink

2. Install server dependencies:

   npm install

3. Install client dependencies:

   cd client
   npm install
   cd ..

4. Set up environment variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following:

   DATABASE_URL=<your_mongodb_connection_string>
   JWT_SECRET_KEY=<your_jwt_secret_key>

5. Run Prisma migrations:

   npx prisma db push

6. Start the server:

   npm start

7. Start the client:

   cd client
   npm run dev

Usage

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173 to access the application.
• Register a new account or log in with an existing account.
• Explore properties, use the search and filter features, and manage your profile.
• Use the chat feature to communicate with other users in real-time.

Project Structure

• client: Contains the frontend code.
• controllers: Contains the backend controllers.
• middleware: Contains the middleware functions.
• routes: Contains the backend routes.
• lib: Contains the Prisma client setup.