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Introduction
In today’s world, the numbers of Real Estate organizations are increasing time to time. These
organizations are works using manual systems. Mostly in our country Ethiopia, the real estate users
are communicating with each other by using different ways to manage real estate the those it
those using call by phone, face to face by presenting on the place. Our team members will develop a
web-based application named Web based Real Estate Recommendation System, the purpose here is
to manage real estate owner and buyer, view or see the Real estate property using this system.
That is used to reduce the users finding time as well as they will able to access the system anywhere
through this web site but connection is mandatory.

Purpose
The main purpose of the project is overcome the problems of the current system that exists in the
operation of the Real estate and Changing the whole current system in to computerized
system,through which a user can access its information and manage all the adding, updating,
deleting theassets and some of its tasks.

Product Scope
1 The Online Real Estate isa Website design to handle the basic tasks of the Real Estate.

2 Hence the main function of this system or company is to convert the manual trading service
of properties / flats in the better quality service that customers want.

3 The functionality of this system is as like handling the properties or property management and
handles the main function that mentioned above.

The functionality of this system is described as follows:

1 Allows the customers to view or get details of various properties/flats available.

2 Add the properties/flats to the stock.
3 Allow admin to checks the availability of properties/flats.
4 Customer can view all properties/flats online.
5 Displays the details like customers details, rates of flats, locations, remarks details etc.

This is all the functionality of the Online Real Estate Website.

The following tasks:

1 Buyer gets detail available real estate property information

2 Searching available real estate.
3 manages real estate property owner
4 Allow Post real estate property and updating of records.
5 Send request to buy Overall Description

Product Functions
A real estate recommendation system is a technology-driven platform that assists users in finding
properties that match their preferences and needs. The system's functions are designed to make the
property search process more efficient and personalized. Here are some key product functions of a
real estate recommendation system:

Property Search:
Users can search for properties based on criteria such as location, property type (e.g., houses,
apartments, commercial spaces), price range, size, and amenities.

Property Details:
Users can view detailed information about each property, including photos, property descriptions,
floor plans, and virtual tours if available.

Location Information:
It provides information about the neighborhood, including nearby schools, public transportation,
parks, shopping centers, and crime rates.

Price Trends:
Users can access historical and current price trends for properties in a specific area, helping them
make informed decisions about property values.

User Classes and Characteristics

User Class:

Characteristics:
User profile information (name, contact details).
Search history and preferences.
Saved properties and alerts.
Functions:
Registration and login.
Profile management.

Property Class:

Characteristics:
Property details (address, type, size, amenities).
Price and financial information.
Images and virtual tours.
Functions:
Property search and listing.
Property comparison.

Agent Class:

Characteristics:
Agent profiles and contact information.
Ratings and reviews from users.
Property portfolio.
Functions:
Contacting agents.
Viewing agent profiles.

Hardware Infrastructure:
Servers and Databases: High-performance servers are needed to host the system's databases, web
servers, and application servers. Databases should be robust and scalable to handle a large volume
of property data.
Storage: Sufficient storage capacity is required to store property images, videos, documents, and
user data.

Software Components:

Operating System: The choice of the operating system may depend on the system's architecture
but often includes Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu) for server components and Windows for
development environments.

Web Frameworks: Web-based real estate recommendation systems typically use frameworks like
flask, Django, Ruby , or Node.js for building the user interface and managing web services.
Database Management System: Systems often rely on relational database management systems
(RDBMS) like sql or NoSQL databases like MongoDB for storing property and user data.

Design and Implementation Constraints

Data Availability and Quality:
Data Privacy and Compliance:
Hardware and Infrastructure Costs:
Algorithm Complexity and Computational Resources:
User Adoption and Engagement:

External Interface Requirements

Property Listing Data Sources:
User Authentication and Authorization:
Messaging and Communication Services:

User Interfaces
User Registration and Login:
Registration Form: Provide a user-friendly registration form for new users to create accounts.
Login Page: Offer a secure login page with options for username/password login and social media
login (OAuth).
Forgot Password: Include a password reset or "Forgot Password" functionality.

Dashboard:
User Profile: Display user profile information, including name, contact details, and profile picture.
Saved Searches: Show saved property searches with options to edit or delete them.
Saved Properties: Present a list of properties that the user has saved for future reference.
Property Alerts: Display active property alerts and allow users to manage them.

User Interaction:
Messaging System: Implement a messaging system for user-agent communication.
Favorites and Bookmarks: Allow users to mark properties as favorites or bookmark them for easy
access.
Sharing Options: Enable users to share property listings on social media or via email.

Hardware Interfaces
Server Infrastructure:
Web Servers: Deploy one or more web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx) to handle HTTP requests and
serve web pages to users.
Application Servers: Use application servers (e.g., Tomcat, Node.js) to process business logic and
user requests.
Database Servers: Set up dedicated database servers (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to store property
data, user profiles, and system metadata.

Storage Infrastructure:
Storage Capacity: Provide ample storage capacity to accommodate property images, videos,
documents, and user-generated content.
Firewalls: Deploy firewalls to protect against unauthorized access and cyberattacks.
SSL/TLS Certificates: Use SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt data transmitted between the server and
users' devices.

Software Interfaces
Database Management System (DBMS):
Interface with the chosen DBMS (e.g., SQL, MySQL, MongoDB) to store and retrieve property
data, user profiles, and system metadata.

Use SQL or NoSQL queries to interact with the database for data retrieval, updates, and
maintenance.

Email Communication:

Email Notifications: Send email notifications to users for account-related activities, property alerts,
and system updates.
Email Verification: Implement email verification mechanisms for user registration and password
reset.

Push Notifications:

Mobile Push Notifications: Send push notifications to users' mobile devices for property alerts,
new recommendations, and chat messages.

Web Push Notifications: Offer web push notifications for users accessing the system via web
browsers.

System Feature 1
Feature Name: User Registration and Authentication

4.1.1 Description and Priority: This feature enables users to register on the platform, log in, and
manage their accounts. It is of High priority for the system as it is essential for user engagement and
personalization.

4.1.2 Stimulus/Response Sequences:

User Registration:
1 User navigates to the registration page.
2 User provides email, password, and other required information.
3 User clicks the "Register" button.

User Login:
1 Registered user navigates to the login page.
2 User provides email and password.
3 User clicks the "Login" button.
4 System validates the credentials and grants access to the user's account.
Password Reset:
1 User clicks the "Forgot Password" link.
2 User provides the registered email address.
3 System sends a password reset email.
4 User clicks the reset link in the email.
5 User sets a new password.

4.1.3 Functional Requirements:

1 Users must provide a valid email address during registration.
2 Passwords must meet security criteria (e.g., minimum length, special characters).
3 Usernames and profile pictures are optional during registration.

System Feature 2
Feature Name: Property Search and Listings
4.2.1 Description and Priority:
This feature allows users to search for properties based on various criteria and view detailed
property listings. It is of High priority as it is one of the core functionalities of the real estate
recommendation system.

4.2.2 Stimulus/Response Sequences:

Property Search:
1 User enters search criteria, such as location, property type, price range, and amenities.
2 User clicks the "Search" button.
3 System retrieves property listings matching the search criteria.

Property Listings:

1 User clicks on a property listing from the search results.

2 System displays a detailed property page with descriptions, images, virtual tours, and floor plans.
3 User can navigate between property images and view them in full-screen mode.
4 User can contact the property agent or owner for inquiries.

4.2.3 Functional Requirements:

1 Users can perform property searches without requiring an account.

2 The search feature should support various search criteria, including location, property type (e.g.,
apartment, house), price range, size, number of bedrooms, and amenities.
3 The system should validate and sanitize user input for search criteria.

Nonfunctional Requirements
Performance Requirements

Response Time: The system should respond to user interactions (e.g., property searches, page
loads) within 2 seconds or less to provide a snappy user experience.

Scalability: The system should be designed to handle increasing user traffic and data volume while
maintaining optimal performance. It should support horizontal scalability through load balancing
and clustering.
Data Retrieval: Property listings and recommendations should load quickly, with a maximum
latency of 1 second for retrieving property details or recommendations.
Search Speed: Property search results should be generated in real-time or near real-time, even
when complex search criteria are used.

Security Requirements
Data Encryption: Implement data encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest (database
encryption) to protect sensitive user information.

Access Control: Enforce role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict access to sensitive system
functionalities and data.

Authentication: Use strong authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication

(MFA) for user accounts.

Authorization: Implement fine-grained authorization to ensure users can only access data and
features they are authorized to use.

Software Quality Attributes

Software quality attributes, also known as quality characteristics or nonfunctional requirements,
define the qualities and characteristics of a software system that are essential for assessing its
overall quality and performance. In the context of a real estate recommendation system, here are
key software quality attributes:

1 Reliability:
2 Performance:
3 Scalability:

Project Plan
Creating a project plan for a real estate recommendation system involves defining the project scope,
objectives, tasks, timelines, resources, and dependencies. Below is a high-level project plan outline
to help you get started:

Project Title: Real Estate Recommendation System Development

Project Description: Develop and deploy a real estate recommendation system that provides
personalized property recommendations to users based on their preferences, behavior, and search
history.

Project Goals and Objectives:

Build a user-friendly and responsive web and mobile application.
Implement a robust recommendation engine for personalized property suggestions.

Team Members
1 KARAN VERMA.
2 KRISHNA BAIRAGI.

Appendix A: Glossary
Real Estate Recommendation System: A software application that provides personalized property
recommendations to users based on their preferences, behavior, and search history.

User Interface (UI): The visual and interactive components of a software application that users
interact with, including screens, buttons, and forms.
Backend: The server-side of a software application that manages data, logic, and communication
between the frontend and the database.

Frontend: The client-side of a software application that users interact with directly, typically
through web or mobile interfaces.

Database: A structured collection of data that stores property listings, user profiles, and other
information used by the system.

User Authentication: The process of verifying a user's identity to ensure secure access to the system.

Appendix B: To Be Determined List

User Feedback Mechanisms:
Determine the specific mechanisms for collecting user feedback, such as feedback forms, ratings, or
comments.

Machine Learning Algorithms:

Specify the machine learning algorithms and models to be used in the recommendation engine for
property suggestions.

User Registration Options:

Decide whether to offer multiple registration options (e.g., email, social media) and the
authentication methods to be supported.

User Profile Information:

Define the types of user profile information to be collected and stored (e.g., name, contact details,
preferences).

User Privacy Settings:

Determine the level of user control over privacy settings, data sharing, and consent management.