Real Estate Website Accessibility Audit & ADA Compliance
Make your real estate listings, property search, and agent websites accessible to all home buyers and renters.
Real Estate Accessibility Regulations
ADA Title III
Fair Housing Act
WCAG 2.1 AA
Common Accessibility Issues in Real Estate Websites
Property images without descriptions
Inaccessible map-based search features
Virtual tours lacking audio descriptions
Filter systems not keyboard accessible
IDX/MLS integrations with poor accessibility
Benefits of Real Estate Website Accessibility
Reach home buyers and renters with disabilities
Avoid Fair Housing and ADA complaints
Improve property listing SEO
Serve aging population looking to downsize
How A11yScan Helps Real Estate Organizations
Comprehensive Audits
Full WCAG 2.1 AA testing covering all real estate-specific accessibility concerns and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Monitoring
24/7 monitoring catches accessibility issues before they become legal problems or user complaints.
Compliance Reporting
Generate VPATs, accessibility statements, and executive reports tailored for real estate compliance needs.
Frequently Asked Questions: Real Estate Accessibility
Do real estate websites need to be accessible?
Yes, real estate agencies and brokerages are places of public accommodation under ADA Title III. Additionally, the Fair Housing Act requires accessible property information for people with disabilities.
How do I make property listings accessible?
Property listings need descriptive alt text for images, accessible virtual tours with audio descriptions, keyboard-navigable floor plans, and property features readable by screen readers.
Are MLS/IDX integrations accessible?
Many MLS/IDX integrations have accessibility issues. Work with your provider to ensure search filters, property listings, and map features meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Real Estate Compliance by Standard
Explore detailed compliance requirements and guidance for real estate websites under each accessibility standard.
Real Estate WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
Ensure your real estate website meets WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreReal Estate WCAG 2.2 Compliance
Ensure your real estate website meets WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreReal Estate Section 508 Compliance
Ensure your real estate website meets Section 508 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreReal Estate ADA Compliance Compliance
Ensure your real estate website meets ADA Compliance accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreReal Estate EN 301 549 Compliance
Ensure your real estate website meets EN 301 549 accessibility requirements. Industry-specific compliance testing, remediation guidance, and monitoring.
Learn moreAccessibility Audits for Other Industries
Healthcare Accessibility
Ensure your healthcare website meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards and provides equal access to all patients, including those with disabilities.
Finance Accessibility
Make your banking, investment, and financial services website accessible to all users and compliant with ADA requirements.
E-commerce Accessibility
Ensure your online store is accessible to all shoppers and compliant with ADA requirements to avoid lawsuits and increase sales.
Education Accessibility
Make your school, college, or university website accessible to all students and compliant with Section 508 and ADA.
Government Accessibility
Ensure your federal, state, or local government website meets Section 508 requirements and WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
Legal Accessibility
Ensure your law firm website is accessible and ADA compliant. Legal professionals should lead by example in digital accessibility.
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