The verdict in three sentences
A real estate site with a property catalog in Dakar costs in 2026 between 400,000 and 700,000 FCFA (roughly 610-1,070 EUR), more than a plain showcase because you must structure, filter and update dozens of listings. Multi-criteria search (300,000 FCFA) is the decisive module: without it, a catalog becomes unreadable past 30 properties. Local Dakar/Saly SEO turns "apartment for rent Dakar" searches into qualified leads.
The base grid by tier
A real estate portal rests on structured property listings (photos, price, area, neighborhood) and bulk import to manage a large portfolio without re-keying. This catalog machinery is what sets the budget apart from a simple showcase.
| Tier | Contents | 2026 price (FCFA) | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter catalog showcase | Listings, photos, contact, map | 400,000 | 4 weeks |
| Growth portal | + bulk import, sorting, favorites, local SEO | 550,000 | 6 weeks |
| Premium portal | + animations, bilingual, premium featuring | 700,000 | 8 weeks |
| Hosting + domain | Annual renewal | 40,000 to 80,000 / year | — |
These figures are a 2026 order of magnitude for Dakar and Saly, varying with the number of properties and update frequency.
The à la carte modules
The features that sell in real estate are fine search and agent autonomy. Here are the blocks that turn a catalog into a lead-generation portal.
| Module | What it adds | 2026 price (FCFA) | Business impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-criteria search | Price, area, neighborhood, type filters | 300,000 | Qualified leads, fewer calls |
| Agent area | Autonomous property publishing | 400,000 | Agents manage their portfolio |
| Virtual tour | 360° photos, immersive video | 500,000 | Remote sorting, fewer wasted visits |
| Buyer alerts | Notification of matching new listing | 150,000 | Responsiveness, faster closing |
| Bulk property import | Batch add, quick updates | 200,000 | Administrative time saved |
Mini case study
Ibrahima, who runs a 6-agent agency in Dakar-Plateau, picks a Growth portal at 550,000 FCFA and adds multi-criteria search (300,000) and the agent area (400,000). Project budget: 1,250,000 FCFA, plus 70,000 FCFA/year hosting. His agents published through him, creating a bottleneck; with the agent area, each posts their own properties directly. By capturing 4 more qualified leads per month via search, and with an average commission of 300,000 FCFA per deal, a single extra closing pays back the portal in under two months.
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Why does a real estate site cost more than a standard showcase?
Because you must structure, filter and update dozens of property listings. This catalog machinery sets the base at 400,000-700,000 FCFA instead of 250,000.
Is multi-criteria search essential?
Past 30 properties, yes: without price/neighborhood/type filters, the visitor gets lost and leaves. At 300,000 FCFA, it is the highest-return module for an active agency.
Is the agent area worth it?
From 3 to 4 agents, it removes the bottleneck where the manager publishes everything. At 400,000 FCFA, each agent manages their portfolio autonomously.
Do virtual tours really change sales?
They cut wasted visits by letting buyers sort remotely. At 500,000 FCFA, they mostly pay off for high-end and Saly properties aimed at the diaspora.
How long to go live?
From 4 to 8 weeks. Property import and filter configuration stretch the timeline more than the design itself.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
