Real Estate Website Accessibility Compliance
Property listing websites, rental portals, and real estate agencies must make listings, virtual tours, and application forms accessible.
Legal Risk for Real Estate
Real estate websites face FHA (Fair Housing Act) requirements in addition to ADA compliance. Inaccessible property searches and application forms create both legal risk and lost revenue.
Common Accessibility Issues in Real Estate
Property images without descriptive alt text
Inaccessible map-based search interfaces
Complex filter systems without keyboard support
Inaccessible virtual tour embeds
Applicable Regulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my real estate website required to be ADA compliant?
Yes. Under ADA Title III, real estate websites that serve the public are considered places of public accommodation and must be accessible to people with disabilities. Courts have consistently ruled that websites fall under ADA requirements.
What WCAG level should real estate websites target?
WCAG 2.2 Level AA is the standard referenced by most courts and regulatory bodies for real estate website accessibility. This covers criteria like text contrast, keyboard navigation, alt text, and form labels.
What happens if my real estate website isn't accessible?
Non-compliant real estate websites risk demand letters, lawsuits (averaging $50,000-$150,000 in settlements), DOJ investigations, and loss of customers who cannot use the site. Over 5,100 ADA website lawsuits were filed in 2025 alone.
How do I fix accessibility issues on my real estate website?
Start with an automated scan to identify machine-detectable issues, then prioritize critical and serious violations. Common fixes include adding alt text to images, ensuring sufficient color contrast, labeling form inputs, and enabling keyboard navigation. CompliaScan provides specific fix suggestions for each issue found.
Real Estate Accessibility by Location
City-specific compliance guides with local lawsuit statistics, state laws, and disability population data.