
Enabling Smarter Real Estate Decisions: Educational Property Portal
Project Summary
The Educational Property Portal is a dedicated platform designed to connect schools, colleges, and universities with real estate opportunities. The system allows educational organizations to list properties, manage availability, and provide detailed information for buyers, sellers, and stakeholders. Developed with Python and PHP for backend logic and MySQL for structured data management, the portal ensures scalability and performance.
The project was executed over a 16-month duration with a team of 8 members, guided by a Project Manager overseeing development, integration, and delivery.
Key Challenges Addressed
- Sector-Specific Focus: Building a real estate solution tailored specifically for educational institutions.
- Property Data Management: Handling large volumes of property data with accuracy and security.
- Scalability: Designing the system to accommodate growing property listings and users.
- User Trust & Transparency: Ensuring reliable, verified listings to maintain credibility in the education sector.
Technology Stack
- Backend: Python, PHP
- Database: MySQL
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (with Bootstrap for responsiveness)
- Tools: Git, VS Code, Agile tools (JIRA/Trello)
Client Benefits
- Sector-Specific Marketplace: Tailored exclusively for educational organizations.
- Increased Efficiency: Streamlined property listing and management workflows.
- Improved Transparency: Provided verified property data, building trust among institutions and stakeholders.
- Scalability: Future-ready architecture capable of supporting larger datasets and advanced features.
Solutions Implemented
- Custom Real Estate Listing Engine: Developed listing modules with Python and PHP to handle educational property attributes.
- Scalable Data Management: Implemented MySQL database with optimized queries for fast search and retrieval.
- User Roles & Access Control: Designed multi-role access (admin, property managers, institutions) for secure platform usage.
- Responsive UI: Ensured usability across devices for institutions and buyers.
- Project Management Oversight: Streamlined communication, sprint planning, and delivery through agile methodology.
Approach
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Domain-Focused DevelopmentCreated modules specific to educational property management.
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Data Integrity & PerformanceDesigned backend logic to ensure accurate property details and smooth performance.
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Scalable ArchitectureBuilt with extensibility in mind to accommodate future modules like payments, reporting, and partner integrations.
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Agile Project ManagementCoordinated team of 8 with a structured delivery roadmap over 16 months.
