Not all website builders are created equal — especially in real estate.
Some promise “done-for-you” sites but leave you stuck with cookie-cutter templates. Others give you full creative control but need more setup.
If you’re serious about building a brand that stands out, generates leads, and lasts, this list will help you understand what actually works — and what doesn’t.
Below, we’ve ranked the most common real estate website builders from 1 to 10 based on design flexibility, ownership, ease of use, SEO capability, and lead-generation potential.
Best for: Agents who want full control, flexibility, and long-term ownership.
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If you want a real estate website that’s truly yours — not one you rent — WordPress is the best long-term investment.
Best for: Agents and teams who value luxury-level design and custom branding.
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For agents who want a high-end digital presence, Webflow is unmatched in design quality — but expect to work with a designer who knows the platform.

Best for: Agents who want a real estate-specific platform that’s still manageable.
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A practical choice if you’re on a budget it's great, and we actually select this platform for so many of our clients — but if you care about branding and ownership, invest in something custom.
Best for: Agents who care about market reports.
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Agent Locator is strong on backend tools but weak on design flexibility. If you want a site that reflects your brand, this isn’t the one.
Best for: Agents who want an all-in-one setup and don’t mind a cookie-cutter look.
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Placester costs more than MyRealPage but offers even less flexibility. It looks okay but won’t help you stand out — or build long-term equity in your brand.
Best for: DIY beginners who just want a quick, súper basic online presence. Honestly, just keep your brokerage site if you cannot invest in a site, do other marketing efforts outside of the website.
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Wix is fine for personal projects, but not a serious real estate business.
Best for: Agents who want minimal, design-forward templates.
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Beautiful but not built for real estate. You’ll outgrow it fast, if you are down to invest your most valuable asset
(time) and change it in a few months, go for it.
Best for: E-commerce (not real estate).
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Skip it. Shopify is perfect for selling products — not properties.
Best for: Agents who just need a temporary site or landing page.
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Not a long-term solution — more of a placeholder than a real website.
Best for: Agents willing to pay a premium for beautiful, done-for-you sites that they do not own.
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Luxury Presence delivers visually impressive websites, but at a steep cost for something you’ll never truly own. If you’re ready to invest that kind of money, get a custom site you own instead.
At the end of the day, the best real estate website builder depends on your goals — but here’s the truth:
If you want a website that lasts, reflects your brand, and actually supports your marketing, ownership and flexibility matter most.
At Zinda, we build custom real estate websites using platforms like Webflow and WordPress and beyond that we are down to help you if it actually is going to help you — we create websites for realtors designed to look sharp, perform fast, and drive real results.
If your budget is smaller, we can help you make the most out of MyRealPage too — with design tweaks and marketing strategy that still make you stand out.
Your website is your digital storefront — don’t rent it.
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Disclaimer: This ranking is based on our team’s experience designing and optimizing real estate websites for agents across North America. We’re not affiliated with any of these platforms — just sharing what actually works (and what doesn’t) in our opinion.