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Case Study — PropTech Platform

A PropTech Platform Built to Convert, Not Just Display

We built MV Realty from the ground up by replacing a sluggish legacy portal with a bespoke, mobile-first property engine that turns casual browsers into committed buyers.

95+Lighthouse Score
+40%Lead Capture
InstantCMS Updates
70%Mobile Conversions
Maha Vertex Real Estate platform

Project at a Glance

95+

Performance Score

Outperforming national competitors on Core Web Vitals

Real-time

CMS Management

Agents publish listings and brochures instantly

+1.5 min

Session Duration

Users spend significantly longer exploring properties

70%

Mobile Share

Majority of lead conversions originate from mobile

The Problem

The real estate web is broken.

Every listing platform looks the same: data-dense, slow to load, and designed for desktops that buyers no longer use. MV Realty needed a way to manage high-quality assets without compromising on speed.

Information Overload

Traditional portals bury the primary call to action under layers of specs and sidebar clutter, creating decision paralysis for the user.

Mobile Friction

Homebuyers search on the go. Legacy platforms are sluggish on mobile, with poor touch targets and slow image loads leading to high bounce rates.

Management Bottlenecks

Without a proper CMS, updating property brochures and listing files was a manual, slow process that hindered the sales team's ability to move quickly.

SEO Invisibility

Standard template sites built on generic plugins cannot be optimized for Core Web Vitals, leaving the client invisible for high-intent searches.

Execution

What we built

Dynamic Search and Proximity
Feature 01

Dynamic Search and Proximity

Multi-parameter filtering that instantly updates the listing grid. Includes a localized map view showing what is near you to help buyers understand the surrounding neighborhood and amenities.

Property Detail Pages
Feature 02

Property Detail Pages

High-conversion listing pages featuring sticky interaction points, integrated maps, and direct access to downloadable property brochures and files managed via the CMS.

Calendly Booking Integration
Feature 03

Calendly Booking Integration

Native integration with Calendly that allows prospective buyers to schedule property tours in real-time based on agent availability, bypassing traditional email back-and-forth.

Centralized Content Management
Feature 04

Centralized Content Management

A full CMS implementation that empowers agents to publish listings, upload high-resolution media, and manage essential property documents without needing technical support.

Tech Stack

Next.jsTailwind CSSVercelSanity/Headless CMSCalendly API
Our Approach

Strategy before pixels

The core issue was a lack of clarity and management efficiency. The previous UX forced users to work too hard to find what they needed, while agents struggled to keep listings current. To drive revenue, we shifted to a performance-driven discovery experience.

01

Instant Search

Optimized indexing delivers real-time property filtering with zero page reloads. Results appear instantly as the user refines their criteria.

02

Integrated Scheduling

Direct Calendly integration allows users to book viewings immediately from the listing page, removing the friction of contact forms.

03

Resource Accessibility

A centralized backend allows agents to attach brochures and files directly to listings for instant user download.

Key Trade-off

Custom Next.js over WordPress

Generic plugins ship faster, but they are impossible to fully optimize. We chose to build from scratch to ensure long-term SEO dominance and a measurably superior user experience.

Challenges

Hard problems, clean solutions

Challenge

Location Data Accuracy

Visualizing what is near a property requires pulling accurate local data without slowing down the page load or overwhelming the map interface.

Solution

We implemented a lightweight map overlay system that queries local points of interest only when requested, keeping the initial page weight low while providing high value.

Challenge

Asset Management at Scale

Handling high-resolution brochures and images can lead to slow performance if not managed correctly within the data layer.

Solution

We utilized a headless CMS with an integrated CDN to ensure that all property files and images are automatically optimized and served instantly to the end user.

Results

Numbers that matter

95+

Lighthouse Performance

Significantly outperforming national competitors in speed.

+28%

Tour Booking Clicks

Increased engagement through the native Calendly integration.

Real-time

Agent Efficiency

Listing updates and brochure uploads happen instantly via the CMS.

70%

Mobile Conversion Share

Confirming that the mobile-first discovery strategy was successful.

Core Web Vitals

Independent Lighthouse validation

A live Lighthouse report confirming our targets for Performance, SEO, and Best Practices were met in production.

80+ Great90+ Perfect
MV Realty Lighthouse report (desktop) screenshot

Lighthouse Desktop Report

Overall Score: 95/100

Perfect
Transformation

Before vs. After

Before
  • Slow, template-based site
  • Manual, fragmented file sharing for brochures
  • No mobile optimization and high bounce rates
  • Static maps with no neighborhood context
  • Poor Core Web Vitals and low search visibility
After
  • Bespoke Next.js platform with sub-second loads
  • Full CMS for instant listing and document management
  • Mobile-first design with 70% conversion share
  • Interactive maps with What's Near You functionality
  • 95+ Lighthouse score for dominant local SEO ranking
Key Takeaways

Principles that translate

Speed is a Feature

In real estate, the first site to load the listing wins the lead. Performance is a core part of the product value.

Frictionless Conversion

Replacing contact forms with a direct Calendly booking link significantly reduces the barrier to entry for prospective buyers.

Empowered Content Owners

Giving agents a full CMS to manage their own brochures and listings ensures the site stays current without developer intervention.

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