README.md

Real State App

Real State app is a user-friendly multifunctional application where users can search, sell, or rent estates easily with secured functions.

Features

1. User-friendly registration: Easily register with simple steps.
2. Create Property listing: Flexibility to apply discounted prices with uploaded images.
3. Advanced search functionality: Enable users to search by title, limit search results, and apply sorting options.

Developers

• 19APC4090 - Disini Chathumika Samaraweera
• 19APC3979 - Imesh Jayakody
• 19APC4360 - Gayani Jayasundara

Technologies

• Frontend: React Native
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Firebase: Authentication and Storage

Installation

To get a local copy up and running, just clone the repo:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/real-state-app.git
cd real-state-app

Setting Up MongoDB

1. Create a MongoDB account and set up a cluster.
2. Create a .env file at the root of the project:

   MONGODB_URL=your_mongodb_url
   JWT_SECRET = 'YOUR_SECRET_KEY
   

Setting Up Firebase

1. Create a Firebase project and enable Authentication and Storage.
2. Create a .env file at the client root of the project:

   FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
   

Usage

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Run the development server in root directory:

   npm start

3. Run the development server on /cd client:

   npm run dev

4. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the app.