Searching for a home in Bangalore—or anywhere in India—shouldn't mean drowning in 50+ spam calls within 24 hours. Yet that's exactly what happens when you submit a single inquiry on major property platforms like MagicBricks or 99acres. Your phone number enters broker databases, and the calls never stop.
I've worked with hundreds of first-time homebuyers over the years, and the #1 complaint I hear isn't about prices or locations—it's about the overwhelming spam that comes from simply trying to browse properties online. One client recently told me she had to change her phone number after searching for apartments on multiple platforms. Another kept a separate "spam phone" just for property hunting.
With thousands searching for "top 10 real estate websites in India" every month, finding a trusted property portal has never been more important. India's real estate market handles over ₹180 billion in annual transactions, and most property searches now start online. But not all platforms are created equal.
This guide compares 10 leading real estate websites in India based on what actually matters to buyers and renters: privacy protection, direct contact access, inventory quality, user experience, verification standards, property types covered, additional services offered, and overall value. I'm ranking these platforms by genuine user value—not just who has the most listings or spends the most on advertising.
While this comparison covers platforms across India, I should mention upfront that Beegru (which I'll discuss as the first platform) is currently fully operational in Bangalore and Mysore, with pan-India expansion underway. I've used third-party traffic data, app store ratings, and real user reviews from Reddit and other public forums to provide an objective analysis. You'll find direct links to these sources throughout the article.
From privacy-first newcomers like Beegru to lead-selling giants like MagicBricks, here are the top 10 property websites in India 2026—with honest pros, cons, and who each platform serves best. Let's dive in.
Before diving into the rankings, let's clarify what I evaluated. The best property websites in India excel in these 8 areas:
1. Privacy & Spam Protection - Does the platform sell your contact details to brokers? This is the biggest pain point I hear about from home seekers. Some platforms share your number with 5-10 agents the moment you click "View Contact," leading to weeks of unwanted calls.
2. Direct Contact Access - Can you see phone numbers or WhatsApp buttons immediately, or do you need to fill out forms and wait? The fewer barriers between you and the actual owner or agent, the better.
3. Inventory Size & Quality - Total listings matter, but verification rigor matters more. A platform with 2 million listings isn't helpful if half are outdated or fake.
4. User Experience (UX) - How clean is the interface? Do filters actually work? Is the mobile app stable? These practical elements affect your daily search experience.
5. Trust & Verification - What's the app store rating? Are agents verified? Do listings match reality? User reviews on Reddit and Google Play reveal the truth.
6. Property Types - Does the platform cover residential sales, rentals, commercial properties, plots, and new projects? Or is it specialized?
7. Additional Services - Home loans, legal documentation, rental agreements, relocation assistance—these extras can simplify your journey significantly.
8. Cost & Value - Is it free for property seekers? Are premium plans worth it? Any hidden fees or surprise charges?
I've weighted privacy and spam protection heavily because these are the #1 complaints across user reviews. A platform with 2 million listings isn't "best" if you're bombarded with broker calls the moment you inquire about a single property.
Beegru tops my list as the only major property portal in India that doesn't require login and never sells your data. With 1L+ listings across Bangalore and Mysore, it's smaller than MagicBricks (1.8M listings) but prioritizes quality over quantity.
What Makes It Unique
Unlike competitors, Beegru displays phone and WhatsApp buttons upfront—no forms, no waiting, no spam. I tested this myself: I browsed properties for an hour, contacted three owners directly, and received zero followup calls from random brokers. The platform's clean, minimalist interface focuses on reliable filters (configuration, locality, price range, amenities) without aggressive popups or intrusive ads.
Every listing on Beegru goes through KYC verification or gets "Featured" status, which means the person posting has been verified. This significantly reduces those frustrating experiences where you visit a property only to discover it was rented out three months ago.
Inventory Breakdown
Best For
First-time homebuyers tired of spam, privacy-conscious users, anyone searching for properties in Bangalore or Mysore who values direct communication over middlemen.
Limitations
Currently only serves Bangalore and Mysore (though pan-India expansion is planned). The smaller inventory means fewer options compared to national platforms, though the quality-over-quantity approach means what you see is more likely to be real and available.
My Take: If you're in Bangalore or Mysore, start here. The privacy protection alone is worth it—you can search seriously without your phone becoming unusable.
MagicBricks (owned by Times Internet) leads India in traffic with over 30 million monthly visitors and 1.8 million active listings. As the most established real estate website in India, it offers the widest inventory across all cities and property types.
What Works Well
The platform offers advanced features that serious buyers appreciate: AR/VR virtual tours for select properties, AI-powered recommendations based on your search history, commute-time filters (showing travel times to your workplace), and a property valuation tool that's reportedly accurate within 4-6%. The app is generally stable, and listings cover everything from budget flats in Tier-2 cities to luxury villas in Goa.
The Spam Problem
Here's the catch: MagicBricks monetizes by selling your contact details to broker databases. One user on Reddit described paying for a MagicBricks tenant-finding service and receiving mostly irrelevant contacts, with no proper resolution from support. Another thread titled "Magicbricks – Such a scam" in r/Chennai shared experiences about misleading listings and difficulty getting help. A Chennai renter even reported paying an advance to someone listed as an "owner" who then stopped responding entirely.
The platform's 48.38% bounce rate—the highest among major competitors—suggests users often leave frustrated. When I asked my clients about their MagicBricks experience, the most common response was: "Good for research, terrible for privacy."
Best For
Users who prioritize inventory size over privacy protection, those comfortable with filtering dozens of broker calls, or people searching in smaller cities where options are limited.
Limitations
Forced login before showing contact details, aggressive lead-selling to brokers, cluttered interface with multiple upsell prompts, and that notably high bounce rate indicating user frustration.
99acres (owned by Info Edge, the same parent company as Naukri.com) ranks second in traffic with 23 million monthly visitors but first in engagement metrics: it has the lowest bounce rate (33.68%), longest visit duration (3 minutes 33 seconds), and most pages per visit (4.32). Users clearly find value here.
What Works Well
The platform offers extensive property data that research-minded buyers love: price trend analytics showing how rates have changed over 6-12 months, detailed locality insights including infrastructure development and upcoming projects, and robust filters that actually work reliably. It's particularly strong in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where MagicBricks has less presence.
From an urban planning perspective, I appreciate that 99acres provides neighborhood-level data—information about schools, hospitals, markets, and connectivity. This helps first-time buyers understand areas they're not familiar with.
The Privacy Problem
Like MagicBricks, 99acres shares your contact details with multiple brokers the moment you submit an inquiry. Users online often mention it together with MagicBricks, NoBroker, and Housing.com as "the usual set" of apps where you still end up dealing with many agents and spam calls.
The forced login requirement and data collection practices raise privacy concerns, though the platform's strong engagement metrics suggest many users find the tradeoff acceptable for the quality of information provided.
Best For
Data-driven buyers who want detailed market research before making decisions, searchers in Tier-2/Tier-3 cities, users who can manage broker calls in exchange for comprehensive locality information.
Limitations
Shares leads with brokers (expect spam), requires account creation, and uses the same lead-monetization model that frustrates privacy-conscious users.
Housing.com (owned by Elara Technologies, which also owns PropTiger) wins on design. The modern, map-based interface, high-quality 3D virtual tours, and AI-powered recommendations make it popular with millennials and first-time buyers. With 11 million monthly visitors and over 1 million listings, it focuses primarily on top metros.
What Makes It Stand Out
The user experience is genuinely impressive. The map-first approach lets you search by drawing boundaries around neighborhoods you're interested in—perfect when you know the area but not specific street names. Features like pay-rent-by-credit-card, zero-foreclosure home loans, EMI calculators, and the "Housing Edge" package (which includes assisted site visits and legal help) add value beyond basic search functionality.
The interface feels modern and uncluttered compared to MagicBricks' busy layout. If you're tech-savvy and want a slick browsing experience, Housing.com delivers.
The "Owner" Deception
Here's the problem: A Reddit user in a Pune rentals thread noted that while Housing.com's interface feels clean, most listings seemed to be broker-driven, even though they claimed to be from 'owners.' Another thread on r/indianrealestate discussed a "Housing.com scam" experience where someone used their "Super Assist" package and felt the property matches and followup were weak compared to simply posting in local Facebook groups.
In my experience helping clients, I've noticed that "owner" listings on Housing.com often turn out to be brokers who've created profiles to appear as owners. The forced login and data collection mirror MagicBricks and 99acres practices.
Best For
Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Delhi buyers who value design and user experience, tech-savvy millennials, anyone who appreciates map-based search and virtual tours.
Limitations
Many "owner" listings are actually brokers, forced login required, data shared with agents, premium services (like Super Assist) receive mixed reviews from users.
NoBroker disrupted the market with its zero-brokerage model connecting buyers and renters directly with owners. With 10 million visitors monthly and a 4.6-star app rating (the highest among major platforms), it clearly resonates with users tired of broker fees.
What Works Well
The core promise—eliminating brokerage fees—genuinely helps many renters and buyers save money. For rentals especially, avoiding that standard one-month's-rent brokerage fee adds up significantly. Additional services like online rent agreements, tenant verification, relocation assistance, and a pay-rent platform add practical convenience.
Many users genuinely appreciate NoBroker's basic free tier for rental searches. The 4.6-star app rating reflects that when the platform works as promised, it works well.
Premium Plan Problems
The downside emerges with expensive subscription plans. A detailed LinkedIn article titled "Why NoBroker is much worse than your local broker" describes how the sales team promised higher-than-realistic rent to close the deal, but once the owner paid, the assigned "relationship manager" pushed to lower the price and provided poor service—with scheduled visits where tenants didn't show up and the RM wouldn't answer calls.
A popular Reddit post titled "Absolute disgrace of a company that NoBroker.com is. STAY AWAY" explains that the user paid for a premium plan, received random low-budget property options far from their chosen area, and got weak responses from support. Another Bangalore user described using paid services twice—both times failing—and said the team kept calling to request removal of negative reviews instead of fixing the actual problems.
A comment in a r/bangalore thread summarized it well: "Get the basic plan if you must, but plans with a relationship manager are worthless… terrible coordination."
The Balanced Reality
Many users genuinely benefit from NoBroker's basic rental search features and successfully find homes without paying brokerage. The problems emerge specifically with expensive subscription plans that include assigned relationship managers—these consistently receive complaints about poor followup, inflated promises, and irrelevant property suggestions.
Best For
Rental searches where you want to avoid brokerage fees, buyers comfortable doing their own research and outreach, anyone using the free or basic plans (avoid premium relationship manager packages).
Limitations
Premium plans with relationship managers receive consistently negative reviews, forced login required, some data collection, and sales tactics that overpromise.
PropTiger (also owned by Elara Technologies, like Housing.com) specializes in new construction projects with a focus on RERA-verified properties. With approximately 300,000 listings, it's smaller than the big three but offers end-to-end advisory for new home purchases.
What It Does Well
The platform provides detailed information about new residential projects: builder reputation, RERA registration status, construction progress, pricing trends, and launch offers. The advisory services include home loan assistance, site visits, and price negotiation support—essentially functioning as a full-service consultant rather than just a listing platform.
For buyers specifically interested in under-construction properties, PropTiger's curated approach reduces the research burden significantly.
The Tradeoffs
The sales-heavy approach (relationship managers calling frequently) can feel pushy, and the app rating of 3.5 stars reflects mixed user experiences. Some buyers appreciate the guidance; others find it intrusive.
Best For
Buyers focused on new projects and under-construction properties, those who want advisory support and are comfortable with sales calls, anyone specifically looking for RERA-verified listings.
Limitations
Sales-heavy approach, limited resale inventory, relationship managers can be pushy, and the 3.5-star app rating suggests inconsistent service quality.
Makaan (also owned by Elara Technologies—yes, the same parent company as Housing.com and PropTiger) offers about 200,000 listings with a notably clean interface and a unique "property score" system that rates listings based on price competitiveness, location, and amenities.
Distinctive Features
The property score is genuinely helpful—it provides an at-a-glance assessment of whether a listing offers good value. The interface is simpler than its sister platforms (Housing.com and PropTiger), which some users prefer when they just want straightforward search without extra features.
The platform also provides market trend data and price analytics that help buyers understand if they're getting fair deals.
Similar Limitations
Being part of the same corporate family means Makaan shares some of the same issues: lead-selling practices, forced login, and data collection. The 3.6-star app rating and moderate user base suggest it hasn't differentiated itself enough from Housing.com to build a strong independent following.
Best For
Users who want a simpler interface than Housing.com but similar features, buyers who find the property score system helpful for quick comparisons.
Limitations
Part of the same lead-selling ecosystem, smaller inventory than major platforms, hasn't carved out a distinctive identity separate from sister platforms.
Square Yards targets luxury properties and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) buyers with a full-service approach including property search, investment advisory, legal documentation, and property management. The platform focuses on premium inventory rather than volume.
What Sets It Apart
For luxury buyers and NRIs, Square Yards offers genuinely valuable services: dedicated relationship managers who actually follow through (unlike some other platforms), assistance with FEMA compliance for NRI purchases, property management for investment properties, and curated listings that skip the lower end of the market entirely.
The 3.7-star app rating is moderate, but the target audience (high-budget buyers and investors) tends to work directly with advisors rather than relying heavily on the app.
The Cost Factor
Services come at premium prices, and the platform isn't designed for budget-conscious buyers or renters. If you're searching for affordable 1BHK rentals or entry-level 2BHK apartments, Square Yards isn't the right fit.
Best For
Luxury property buyers, NRI investors, anyone seeking end-to-end services for high-value transactions and willing to pay for premium support.
Limitations
Expensive services, limited inventory in budget segments, relationship-manager model may not appeal to independent searchers, focuses primarily on metros.
Settlin operates exclusively in Bangalore with a unique model: zero brokerage for buyers and sellers (they charge builders for new projects instead). With a strong 4.2-star app rating, it's built a solid reputation in Bangalore's real estate community.
The Local Advantage
Operating only in Bangalore means Settlin has deep local expertise—they know neighborhoods like Whitefield, HSR Layout, Koramangala, and Indiranagar intimately. Their team handles property visits, price negotiations, and documentation, essentially functioning as your advocate through the entire process.
A testimonial on their own blog (from a seller) describes how Settlin took care of listing, property visits, price negotiation, and paperwork smoothly. While this is their own marketing content, the 4.2-star app rating and generally positive user feedback on local forums support the claimed experience.
Who It's For
Settlin isn't a browsing platform—it's more like a professional, fixed-fee broker with strong guidance. If you need hand-holding through a Bangalore property purchase or sale and appreciate local expertise, Settlin delivers. If you just want to browse casually across multiple cities, look elsewhere.
Best For
Bangalore property buyers and sellers who want professional guidance, those who value local expertise over DIY search, buyers comfortable with a more hands-on service model.
Limitations
Bangalore-only (not useful outside this city), not designed for casual browsing, more service-heavy than self-serve search platforms.
CommonFloor (now linked with Quikr) still has approximately 370,000 listings with a focus on society and apartment community information. However, app ratings have fallen to around 2.8 stars, and user complaints about outdated design and inconsistent listing quality are common.
Where It Still Has Value
If you want society-specific information—details about apartment communities, amenities, neighbor reviews, and maintenance costs—CommonFloor still offers this niche data that other platforms don't emphasize. For buyers interested in specific gated communities, this information can be helpful.
The Reality of Decline
The low app rating (often below 3 stars) and numerous user complaints about outdated interfaces suggest CommonFloor hasn't kept pace with newer, more polished platforms. Many listings appear outdated, and the user experience feels frustrating compared to modern alternatives.
Best For
Buyers who specifically want detailed society-level information and are willing to tolerate a weaker user experience, anyone researching specific apartment communities.
Limitations
Very low app rating (2.8 stars), outdated interface, inconsistent listing quality, has lost significant ground to newer platforms.
The "best" platform depends entirely on your priorities and situation. Here's my framework for deciding:
If privacy and avoiding spam are your top concerns: Start with Beegru (Bangalore/Mysore) or Settlin (Bangalore only). These are the only platforms that genuinely protect your contact information.
If you need the absolute largest inventory: MagicBricks offers the widest selection across all of India, though be prepared for the spam that comes with it. Use a secondary phone number if possible.
If you value data and want detailed market research: 99acres provides the best analytics, price trends, and locality information—perfect for data-driven decision-makers.
If you want the most modern, polished user experience: Housing.com wins on design, map functionality, and overall interface quality.
If you're renting and want to avoid brokerage fees: NoBroker's basic free tier works reasonably well—just avoid the expensive premium plans with relationship managers.
If you're buying a new under-construction property: PropTiger specializes in new projects with RERA verification and advisory services.
If you're an NRI or luxury buyer: Square Yards offers premium services tailored to high-value transactions and international buyers.
If you need hand-holding in Bangalore specifically: Settlin provides local expertise and full-service support throughout the buying process.
Red Flags to Watch For (on Any Platform):
Multi-Platform Strategy
Many savvy home seekers use a combination approach: Browse on high-inventory platforms like MagicBricks or 99acres for market research (using a temporary Google Voice number), but make actual contact inquiries through privacy-first platforms like Beegru where your real number stays protected. This way you get the research benefits without the spam consequences.
Let me explain how lead-selling actually works, because understanding this will help you protect yourself.
The Lead-Selling Process
When you submit an inquiry on MagicBricks, 99acres, or Housing.com:
Why Platforms Do This
Real estate websites in India monetize primarily through three methods: broker and builder subscription fees, premium listing placements, and lead-selling. The third generates the most controversy—and often the most revenue.
From a business perspective, they're not selling properties directly; they're selling access to potential customers (you) to paying brokers. Your inquiry is the product.
The Cost to Users
Real user testimonials tell the story: One Reddit user mentioned "50+ spam calls in 3 days" after submitting inquiries on MagicBricks. Another said, "Calls from brokers I never contacted kept coming for two months." Some users report having to change their phone numbers entirely just to escape the constant calls.
This isn't accidental—it's the fundamental business model of lead-generation platforms.
The Privacy-First Alternative
Beegru rejects this model entirely. Beegru displays contact details upfront without capturing your data, meaning zero entries into broker databases. The result: zero spam calls, zero unsolicited WhatsApps, direct owner contact in just 2 clicks.
Settlin also avoids selling user data, focusing instead on their consulting fee model rather than lead monetization.
How to Protect Your Privacy (on Any Platform)
Which is the best property website in India?
It depends on what you prioritize. Beegru is best for privacy (no login, zero spam, but Bangalore/Mysore only). MagicBricks offers the largest inventory nationwide. 99acres provides the best data tools and market analytics. Housing.com wins on modern design. NoBroker's basic tier works well for zero-brokerage rentals.
Do I need to create an account to search properties?
Not on Beegru—you can browse all listings and see contact details without any signup. Most other major platforms (MagicBricks, 99acres, Housing.com, NoBroker) require account creation before showing owner or agent phone numbers.
How do I avoid spam calls when searching for property?
Use privacy-first platforms like Beegru or Settlin where your contact details aren't shared with brokers. If you must use lead-selling platforms, create a secondary phone number through Google Voice or similar services specifically for property search. On Beegru, contact details are visible upfront with no form submission needed.
Is MagicBricks better than 99acres?
MagicBricks has more overall traffic and inventory (1.8M vs 1M+ listings). However, 99acres has significantly better user engagement—the lowest bounce rate (33.68% vs 48.38%) and longest visit duration. Both share leads with brokers, so expect spam calls from either platform. Choose MagicBricks for maximum options, 99acres for better research tools.
What's the difference between NoBroker and Beegru?
NoBroker: Requires forced login, has 10 million visitors, charges for premium plans with relationship managers that receive mixed reviews, collects user data.
Beegru: No login required, 1 lakh+ verified listings, zero data collection or lead-selling, focused specifically on Bangalore and Mysore. Beegru is smaller but prioritizes privacy; NoBroker is larger but uses traditional data-collection models.
Which platform has the most verified listings?
By percentage: Beegru verifies listings through KYC or Featured status. By absolute volume: MagicBricks with 1.8 million listings (though verification rigor varies). For a balanced approach of trust plus volume, 99acres offers good verification processes with substantial inventory.
While property portals in India like MagicBricks cover 100+ cities, they lack deep neighborhood knowledge. Understanding Bangalore's nuances makes a real difference in finding the right home.
What Local Knowledge Provides
Knowing that HSR Layout has terrible traffic during peak hours, that Whitefield is dominated by IT professionals with different rental patterns, that Koramangala commands premium rents due to its central location and vibrant social scene, or that Indiranagar offers heritage charm with older buildings—this kind of insight only comes from boots-on-ground experience.
When I work with first-time buyers, I often find they've shortlisted properties based purely on price per square foot from national platforms, without understanding micro-market factors that dramatically affect livability and investment value.
Beegru's Hyper-Local Advantage
Beegru's exclusive focus on Bangalore and Mysore means:
Addressing Common Bangalore Searches
The top Bangalore-related property search is "house for rent in bangalore" with 27,100 monthly searches. Related high-volume searches include "apartments in Whitefield," "2BHK for rent in Koramangala," and "PG in HSR Layout."
Beegru's 25K+ rental listings specifically serve this demand without the spam that usually accompanies property searches in India's most competitive rental market.
Finding the best real estate websites in India ultimately depends on your specific priorities and situation. MagicBricks offers unmatched inventory volume. 99acres provides superior data and engagement. Housing.com delivers the most polished design. NoBroker helps renters avoid brokerage fees.
But for truly spam-free search with no login required, there's really only one choice: Beegru. Zero lead-selling. Direct contact information displayed upfront. 66,385 verified listings. Your phone number stays yours.
The current limitation: Beegru operates exclusively in Bangalore and Mysore, with pan-India expansion planned. If you're property hunting in these cities, it's the clear winner for protecting your privacy while getting direct access to verified listings.
For other cities, use the framework in this guide to choose platforms that match your priorities—and consider using a secondary phone number to protect yourself from the spam that unfortunately remains standard practice across India's real estate industry.
Ready to search without the spam?
The right property search platform makes all the difference. Choose wisely—your phone number will thank you.
About the Author
Priya Ramachandran is a real estate agent and home buying specialist based in Bangalore with an urban planning background. She helps first-time buyers navigate India's complex property market while volunteering for housing rights initiatives. Fluent in three languages and passionate about making home buying less scary and more exciting, Priya believes every home has a story waiting to be discovered.
This guide represents honest analysis based on publicly available data, user reviews, and professional experience. Beegru is our platform, which is why we're transparent about its current geographic limitations while highlighting its privacy-first approach.
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