🏠 PLACEWISE

A cross-platform React Native application designed to make it easy for home buyers to discover available properties and for home sellers to connect with potential buyers. Simple login, smart listing, and smooth browsing — all in one place.

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🚀 Features

• 🔐 User Authentication (Buyers and Sellers)
• 🏘️ Browse Available Properties by location, price, and features
• 📸 Post and Manage Listings (for Sellers)
• 🔍 Advanced Search and Filtering for Buyers
• 💬 In-App Messaging between Buyers and Sellers (coming soon)
• 📍 Map Integration for nearby homes (coming soon)

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📦 Tech Stack

• ⚛️ React Native
• 🚀 Expo
• 🔥 Firebase (Firestore & Auth)
• 🧠 Redux & React Context
• 🛠️ Git
• 💡 JavaScript (ES6+)

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🔧 Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Savic3916/PLACEWISE.git
   cd PLACEWISE

2. Install dependencies

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install

3. Run the app

   npx expo start

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📁 Project Structure

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├── app/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── screens/
│   ├── navigation/
│   ├── services/
│   └── store/
├── assets/
├── App.js
└── README.md

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📸 Screenshots (coming soon)

Add screenshots of:

• Home screen
• Login/Signup
• Listing page
• Post property page

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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📄 License

MIT License. See LICENSE file for more information.

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🧠 Future Features

• In-app chat between buyers and sellers
• Push notifications
• Favorites and saved searches
• Mortgage calculator
• AI-based home recommendations

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📬 Contact

Created by AKPAN VICTOR - feel free to reach out @savic3916@gmail.com

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