A Real Estate Listing and Inquiry Portal built with Power Pages enables users to browse property listings, filter based on preferences, and submit inquiries—all while securely managing data through Microsoft Dataverse.
Key Features
- Property Listings
- Display properties with images, descriptions, pricing, location, etc.
- Use Entity Lists to show property data pulled from Dataverse.
- Enable category filters (e.g., rent/sale, apartments, commercial).
- Search & Filter
- Implement search bars and dropdown filters using JavaScript or Liquid.
- Filters can include location, price range, type, and size.
- Property Details Page
- Clicking a listing opens a detail page using Web Page + Web Template.
- Show full details, embedded maps, photo galleries, virtual tours.
- Inquiry Form
- Include an Entity Form or Basic Form on the details page.
- Users can enter contact information and message the agent.
- Capture data in a custom “Inquiries” Dataverse table.
- Authentication
- Enable user registration/login using Azure AD B2C or local login.
- Allow saved favorites or track user inquiry history.
- Admin Features (Private Area)
- Role-based access for realtors/admins to:
- Add/edit property listings.
- View/manage inquiries.
- Upload property documents or images.
- Role-based access for realtors/admins to:
- Automated Notifications
- Integrate Power Automate to:
- Send inquiry alerts to realtors.
- Send confirmation to users.
- Follow up with leads.
- Integrate Power Automate to:
- Interactive Elements
- Use Bootstrap cards and JavaScript for smooth UI/UX.
- Embed maps (Google/Bing) for location visualization.
- Security
- Use Web Roles and Table Permissions to protect listing data.
- Use CAPTCHA and input validation to secure inquiry forms.
- Analytics
- Use Application Insights or integrate Google Analytics to track portal traffic, inquiry trends, and property views.
Tech Stack
Component | Technology |
---|---|
UI | Power Pages (Bootstrap + Liquid + JS) |
Data Storage | Dataverse |
Automation | Power Automate |
Authentication | Azure AD B2C / Local |
Analytics | Application Insights / GA |
Dataverse Tables to Create
Property
– Title, Type, Address, Price, Status, Images, DescriptionInquiry
– Contact Name, Email, Message, Linked PropertyAgent
– Name, Contact, ListingsProperty Type
– Apartment, Villa, Commercial, etc.Location
– Country, City, Area
Benefits
- No code/low code solution
- Secure and scalable
- Highly customizable
- Seamless integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem