PostgreSQL Development for PropTech & Real Estate
Expert fractional CTO services combining PostgreSQL expertise with deep PropTech & Real Estate industry knowledge. Build compliant, scalable solutions that meet PropTech & Real Estate-specific requirements.
Why PostgreSQL for PropTech & Real Estate?
PostgreSQL Strengths
- Most feature-rich open-source database
- Excellent reliability and data integrity
- Strong JSON support bridges SQL and NoSQL
- Extensive extension ecosystem
PropTech & Real Estate Requirements
- MLS integration
- Virtual tours
- Transaction management
- CRM systems
PostgreSQL Use Cases in PropTech & Real Estate
Property listing databases
Lease and contract storage
MLS data integration
Architecture Patterns for PropTech & Real Estate
Pattern 1
Normalized schema design
Pattern 2
Proper indexing strategy
Pattern 3
Backup and replication setup
Performance
Proper indexing is key, use EXPLAIN ANALYZE, implement query caching with Redis, partition large tables, optimize vacuum and autovacuum settings.
Security
Use role-based access control, implement row-level security, encrypt data at rest and in transit, audit database access, use prepared statements.
Scaling
PostgreSQL scales well vertically. For read scaling, use read replicas. For write scaling, consider partitioning, Citus for distributed PostgreSQL, or PlanetScale/CockroachDB.
PropTech & Real Estate Compliance with PostgreSQL
Required Compliance
Implementation Considerations
- Data minimization and purpose limitation
- Right to erasure implementation
- Consent management systems
- Data portability features
Complementary Technologies for PropTech & Real Estate
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Recommended Team Structure
Most development teams should have PostgreSQL knowledge. Large deployments benefit from dedicated DBA expertise.
Success Story: PostgreSQL
Series A fintech with slow dashboard queries
Challenge
Dashboard queries taking 15+ seconds. Database becoming bottleneck as user base grew. No clear indexing strategy.
Solution
Fractional CTO audited schema and queries, implemented proper indexing, restructured problematic queries, set up monitoring.
Result
Average query time reduced from 8 seconds to 200ms. 97% reduction in database CPU usage. Dashboard now handles 10x more concurrent users.
Timeline: 3 weeks
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