Real estate is a competitive industry. Agencies everywhere are trying to rope-in as many customers as possible by trying to stand out and offer something unique, especially in their corner of the web.
And that’s all well and good. In a sector where image is everything, everything is image, you want to stay just one step ahead by making it worth your clients’ while to visit and check out your page. Your own corner on the Web should be as comprehensible yet chic as it can be; a perfect mix between aesthetics and performance.
Take a look at these themes and see if you can’t find it:
With a built-in API which allows advanced customized search based on price range, location, type and other variables, and arranges the result in grid/list/map view, this theme is as user friendly as can be. Designers can customize search features using a child theme. Extra user-friendliness points for log-in/sign-up options and attractive dashboards for a log of previous searches for account holders. More options are available to users for saving listings as favorites and account settings that can be modified.
We like:
o Front-end login
o Dashboard for logged in users
o List/grid/map view for search results
o Customizable price range format, currency
o Sold/For Sale status included
A robust, responsive theme which supports dsIDXpress plugin (to embed live real estate data from an MLS directly into a blog); Realia comes a theme customization API which allows you to design it, with 20 different color schemes, three header variants, and 10 background patterns to choose from.
We like:
o Revolution slider
o Fully responsive across various dimensions
o Optimized for search engines
o Gallery carousel
A responsive and elegant theme, WP Estate comes with intuitive admin panel that allows designers to alter logos, currency, colors, font, and contact details. Further modifications can be made with child themes and plugins.
We like:
o 27+ shortcodes
o 7 custom widgets
o Custom page and templates for property listings and agents
o Full width slider panel
o Compatible with most browsers
o Easy two-step navigation
Sharp, smooth, minimalistic, and pleasant, this one has ‘ultra-modern’ written all over it. Theme colors can be changed without much effort, and list/grid options are available to show property listings. The wireframe is a designer’s dream, and customization is fluid.
We like:
o 9 sidebar positions
o 4 page templates
o Custom widgets
o Compatible with most browsers
o Menu manager
o Slider format for easy browsing
This is a great theme with added options of Agent pages and allowing users to create their own listings. Front-end form handles submissions and option for online payment through PayPal and Stripe are also available. The theme’s USP is its backend, making it easy to set up and customize. Tutorials and documents are also available if you need further help.
We like:
o Custom property fields
o Advanced Search
o Unlimited sidebars
o Premium plugins included in the theme package
With a responsive, contemporary design that looks and feels fresh and off-beat, HomeQuest packs a quite a punch with powerful search and filter modules which allow users to streamline their searches as much as possible. It comes with five different header styles for easy customization to novice WordPress users and one-click auto installation. It’s definitely a bit on the ‘large’ side in terms of budget, but you also save a lot of time and money trying to customize the appearance of your theme with the help of a developer.
We like:
o Responsive theme
o Off-beat look
o Easy to browse
o Easy to install/customize
o Streamlined
o Latest discussions display on homepage
A stylish and flexible theme loaded with shortcodes and custom widgets to make customization easy as a dream. Developers can create custom fields to use in searches with units of their choice. There are 4 types of search available. Frontend and backend is fully translatable. The theme looks great and can be customized further to match your specifications down to a letter.
We like:
o Full page map searching
o Customized image sliders
o Multiple agent support
o Uses well-known plugins like LayerSlider, Yoast, and WP User Avatar for better compatibility
o 500+ Google Web Fonts
This theme looks and feels clean and simple, which is exactly what it is. Responsive, easy to browse, and search engine optimized, the theme takes performance seriously and delivers well.
We like:
o Advanced property search
o Grid/list listing view
o Superb multimedia support: Image, video, and gallery posts
o Up to four column gallery templates
o Custom widgets included for featured listings, advanced search and property types
Created and optimized for devices with high-res displays, Freehold’s responsive design is compatible with the most popular dimensions. Simple to browse and easy to customize, the theme’s layout is friendly for both users and developers.
We like:
o Translation
o Unlimited portfolios
o Twitter widget
o Built-in social media sharing
o E-mail and print
o Unlimited color schemes
This one is perhaps the highest rated themes for real-estate industry category. The theme features like compare, Google Map, and Google Street View are unmatched by any other. Other features common to most real-estate centric themes like advanced search based on customized fields are also included in Open House. There’s no need to worry about being on the same page as every other agency that uses this theme. You can hire a developer and customize it for your requirements.
We recommend this one.
We like:
o Comparison for up to 5 listings
o Three different home page layouts
o Dark and light header styles
o Call to action buttons
o Listings show in Google map
While all these themes will make for a great online showing of your business, you should make a checklist of your best attributes and pick one which throws additional emphasis on them. If you’re unsatisfied with the way a theme looks, you can always hire a designer to customize it for you.
End point being that a theme’s aesthetic value is easier to customize than its features; so pick a theme which offers great features. You can always paint it to show your (agency’s) personality later.
Author Bio: Tracey Jones has been working as a WordPress developer at HireWPGeeks Ltd., a leading Custom WordPress Development company across the world. She loves sharing innovative posts related to WordPress customization and its benefits. Follow her on various social media sites like:- Twitter, Facebook, GooglePlus
And that’s all well and good. In a sector where image is everything, everything is image, you want to stay just one step ahead by making it worth your clients’ while to visit and check out your page. Your own corner on the Web should be as comprehensible yet chic as it can be; a perfect mix between aesthetics and performance.
Take a look at these themes and see if you can’t find it:
ListingPress
We like:
o Front-end login
o Dashboard for logged in users
o List/grid/map view for search results
o Customizable price range format, currency
o Sold/For Sale status included
Realia
We like:
o Revolution slider
o Fully responsive across various dimensions
o Optimized for search engines
o Gallery carousel
WP Estate
We like:
o 27+ shortcodes
o 7 custom widgets
o Custom page and templates for property listings and agents
o Full width slider panel
o Compatible with most browsers
o Easy two-step navigation
Light House
We like:
o 9 sidebar positions
o 4 page templates
o Custom widgets
o Compatible with most browsers
o Menu manager
o Slider format for easy browsing
WP Residence
We like:
o Custom property fields
o Advanced Search
o Unlimited sidebars
o Premium plugins included in the theme package
HomeQuest
We like:
o Responsive theme
o Off-beat look
o Easy to browse
o Easy to install/customize
o Streamlined
o Latest discussions display on homepage
Estatement
We like:
o Full page map searching
o Customized image sliders
o Multiple agent support
o Uses well-known plugins like LayerSlider, Yoast, and WP User Avatar for better compatibility
o 500+ Google Web Fonts
Real Homes
We like:
o Advanced property search
o Grid/list listing view
o Superb multimedia support: Image, video, and gallery posts
o Up to four column gallery templates
o Custom widgets included for featured listings, advanced search and property types
Freehold
We like:
o Translation
o Unlimited portfolios
o Twitter widget
o Built-in social media sharing
o E-mail and print
o Unlimited color schemes
Open Door
We recommend this one.
We like:
o Comparison for up to 5 listings
o Three different home page layouts
o Dark and light header styles
o Call to action buttons
o Listings show in Google map
While all these themes will make for a great online showing of your business, you should make a checklist of your best attributes and pick one which throws additional emphasis on them. If you’re unsatisfied with the way a theme looks, you can always hire a designer to customize it for you.
End point being that a theme’s aesthetic value is easier to customize than its features; so pick a theme which offers great features. You can always paint it to show your (agency’s) personality later.
Author Bio: Tracey Jones has been working as a WordPress developer at HireWPGeeks Ltd., a leading Custom WordPress Development company across the world. She loves sharing innovative posts related to WordPress customization and its benefits. Follow her on various social media sites like:- Twitter, Facebook, GooglePlus
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