MLS Integrated Real Estate WordPress Website

Job Title:
WordPress Real Estate Website with MLS (METROLIST) Integration + Soft Lead Capture

Description of Job:
We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer or team to build a professional real estate and lending website for ARES Realty and Lending. The site must visually and functionally match https://www.lajollahomes.com — clean, modern, fast, and mobile-friendly.

Key requirements include:

MLS integration using METROLIST (we're open to plugins like Showcase IDX, iHomefinder, or IDX Broker)

Allow users to browse up to three property detail pages before requiring registration (soft lead capture)

Elementor Pro for page building

Custom post types for Real Estate and Lending (only editable by our team, not public)

Homepage will link to our separate mortgage site: https://www.tonymtg.com

Simple admin backend for our internal team to manage listings and inquiries

Must be SEO-friendly, fast-loading, and mobile-optimized

We will provide branding, content, and guidance. You’ll be responsible for building the structure, plugin setup, user logic (view gating after 3 property views), and ensuring clean, responsive design.

Please include:

Relevant samples of similar WordPress real estate websites

Your recommendation for the best MLS plugin for METROLIST

Estimated timeline and budget

Looking forward to working with a skilled and detail-oriented developer!