Prototype Real Estate SaaS CRM

Build MVP Real Estate CRM SaaS (Custom Development)

I am looking for an experienced developer to build an MVP version of a Real Estate CRM that I plan to offer as a SaaS product.

This is not for my own business. The goal is to build a simple but functional CRM that can initially be used by a small number of real estate companies and later be expanded into a larger SaaS platform.

Initial Scale

- Approximately 5 client companies
- Up to 5-10 users per company
- Around 100-500 leads per company

Core Features Required

User Authentication

- Secure login/logout
- Basic role-based access (Admin and Sales Executive)

Lead Management

- Automatically detect new lead from Google sheets or sites like magic bricks and add them to the crm
- Add/Edit/Delete leads
- Lead assignment to sales executives
- Lead source tracking
- Lead status management

Lead statuses should include:

- New Lead
- Contacted
- Follow Up
- Site Visit Scheduled
- Site Visit Completed
- Negotiation
- Booked
- Lost

Sales Pipeline

- Kanban-style pipeline view
- Drag-and-drop status updates
- Visual lead tracking

Follow-Up Management

- Follow-up scheduling
- Pending follow-ups
- Overdue follow-up tracking

Site Visit Tracking

- Schedule site visits
- Assign salesperson
- Record visit outcomes

Dashboard

Display:

- Total leads
- Leads by status
- Follow-ups due today
- Upcoming site visits
- Basic conversion statistics

WhatsApp Integration (Mandatory)

WhatsApp integration is a core requirement.

The system should support WhatsApp Business API integration (directly or through a suitable provider).

For the MVP, basic functionality such as:

- Sending WhatsApp messages to leads
- Template message support
- Lead communication tracking

is sufficient.

Future Expansion

The application should be structured so that it can support multiple real estate companies in future versions. A full enterprise-level SaaS architecture is not required at this stage, but future scalability should be considered.

Technical Preferences

Open to recommendations, but preference is for:

- React / Next.js
- Node.js / Express / NestJS
- PostgreSQL or MySQL

Important

- Custom-coded solution only
- No Bubble, FlutterFlow, or other no-code platforms
- Focus on a clean, functional MVP
- Budget-conscious project
- Web application only (no mobile app required)

Please Include in Your Proposal

1. Examples of CRM or SaaS projects you have built
2. Experience with WhatsApp Business API integrations
3. Recommended technology stack
4. Estimated timeline
5. Estimated cost
6. What features you would simplify or postpone to keep the MVP within budget

I am looking for a developer who understands CRM workflows and can help build a practical first version that can be tested with real estate companies.
If it works, I will definitely hire you again for making a full fledged version.