Creating and Managing Listings
Learn how to create professional property listings with photos, detailed information, and all the features buyers and renters need to make informed decisions.Getting Started
To create property listings, you need admin access. Once authenticated, you can access the property management tools.Access Admin Panel
Navigate to the Admin Panel by clicking “Panel de Administración” in the navigation menu.
Fill Out Property Form
Complete all required fields in the property form, organized into logical sections.
Basic Information
The first section captures essential property details.Required Fields
Property Title - Create a compelling, descriptive titleExamples:
- “Casa 3 Dormitorios con Jardín - Barrio Cerrado”
- “Departamento 2 Ambientes Luminoso - Centro”
- “Terreno 500m² - Zona Residencial”
Description - Provide a detailed description of the propertyInclude:
- Key features and highlights
- Condition and recent updates
- Neighborhood information
- Nearby amenities (schools, shopping, transport)
Property Type - Select from available options loaded from the databaseOptions include: Casa, Departamento, PH, Terreno, Local, Galpón, Oficina, Campo, Depósito, Bodega, Consultorio, Fondo de comercio, Hotel, Cochera
Property Subtype - Optional, appears after selecting property typeSubtypes are dynamically loaded based on the selected property type for more specific categorization.
Operation Type - How the property will be transactedOptions: Venta, Alquiler, Alquiler Temporal, Permuta
Status - Current listing statusOptions:
- Activo: Publicly visible and active
- Pendiente: Not yet published
- Reservado: Reserved by a potential buyer
- Vendido: Sold (archived)
- Alquilado: Rented (archived)
- Pausado: Temporarily hidden from public view
Pricing Information
Price - The current asking price
- Automatically formatted with thousands separator (e.g., 150.000)
- Must be greater than 0
- Used for search filtering and sorting
Currency - Price currencyOptions: ARS (Pesos Argentinos), USD (US Dollars), EUR (Euros)
Original Price - If the property has been discountedWhen set higher than current price:
- Displays a strikethrough original price
- Shows discount percentage badge
- Highlights the deal to potential buyers
Monthly Expenses - Condominium fees, HOA dues, etc.Important for renters and buyers to calculate total monthly costs.
If you’re editing a property and change the price, the system automatically saves the previous price as “originalPrice” to show price history.
Property Specifications
Provide detailed measurements and features.Surface Areas
- Covered Surface (m²): Interior living space
- Uncovered Surface (m²): Exterior areas like terraces, balconies
- Lot Size (m²): Total land area (for houses/land)
Room Configuration
- Rooms: Total number of rooms
- Bedrooms: Number of bedrooms
- Bathrooms: Number of bathrooms
- Garage Spaces: Parking spots included
Additional Details
- Year Built: Construction year
- Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good, To Renovate, Under Construction
- Floor: Floor number (for apartments)
Features and Amenities
Pre-defined Features (Checkboxes)
Select all that apply: Standard Amenities:- Balcón (Balcony)
- Terraza (Terrace)
- Lavadero (Laundry room)
- Jardín (Garden)
- Acepta mascotas (Pets allowed)
- Oportunidad (Great opportunity)
- Crédito Hipotecario (Mortgage available)
- Apto profesional (Suitable for professional use)
- Acepta permuta (Accepts trade-in)
- Amoblado (Furnished)
- Dueño directo (Direct from owner)
Custom Characteristics
Add unlimited custom features:- Type a feature in the “Características adicionales” field
- Press Enter or comma to add it
- Remove by clicking the X on the feature badge
- Maximum 150 characters per feature
Location Information
Accurate location details help buyers find your property.Address Fields
Street Name - Main street address
Street Number - Building/house number
Floor/Apartment - Unit identifier (e.g., “3° A”, “PB 2”)
Neighborhood - Local neighborhood or area name
City - City name
Province - State or province
Postal Code - ZIP or postal code
Address Autocomplete
Use the address autocomplete feature (AddressAutocomplete component) to:- Automatically fill in address fields
- Get accurate coordinates for the map
- Ensure consistent formatting
Map Pin Adjustment
After entering the address:- Click “Mostrar mapa” to display the interactive map
- Drag the red pin to the exact property location
- Fine-tune coordinates for accurate positioning
- The map updates the latitude/longitude automatically
Coordinates are used to display the property on map-based searches and in the property detail page map.
Image Management
High-quality images are essential for attracting potential buyers.Adding Images
Select Photos
Choose multiple images at once (max 20 new images per upload).Requirements:
- Format: JPG, PNG, WebP
- Max size: 20MB per file
- Recommended: High resolution, well-lit photos
Image Operations
Reordering Images:- Drag and drop images to rearrange (uses @dnd-kit/core)
- First image is automatically the main image
- Order determines gallery display sequence
- Click the rotate icon to rotate 90° clockwise
- Rotation state is saved and applied when the property is saved
- Available for both new and existing images
- Click the star icon on any image
- Main image appears in property cards and search results
- Can be different from the first image in the gallery
- Click the trash icon on existing images to mark for deletion
- Marked images show a red overlay until saved
- Changes are applied when you save the property
Image Best Practices
- Use Professional Photos: Well-lit, high-resolution images
- Show Key Areas: Living room, bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, exterior
- Highlight Features: Pool, garden, views, unique amenities
- Correct Order: Start with the most impressive photo
- Consistent Lighting: Avoid mixing day and night photos
YouTube Virtual Tour
Add a virtual tour or property video:YouTube Video URL - Full URL to a YouTube videoExample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_IDThe video will be embedded on the property detail page for immersive viewing.Saving Your Listing
Before Saving
Verify all required fields are complete:- ✅ Title and description
- ✅ Property and operation type
- ✅ Price and currency
- ✅ Location (street, city, province)
- ✅ At least one image
- ✅ Status is set correctly
Validation Errors
If required fields are missing, you’ll see:- Red borders around incomplete fields
- Error messages below each field
- A summary error at the top of the form
Success
After successful save:- Green success message appears
- You’re redirected to the Admin Panel
- The property appears in your listings
- If status is “Activo”, it’s immediately visible to the public
Changes to existing properties are reflected immediately. There’s no approval process for edits.
Editing Existing Listings
From the Admin Panel:- Find the property you want to edit
- Click the blue Edit icon (pencil)
- Modify any fields as needed
- Manage existing images (delete, reorder, rotate)
- Add new images if needed
- Click “Guardar” to save changes
Editing Images
When editing:- Existing images appear with metadata (order, main status)
- Mark images for deletion with the trash icon
- Reorder by dragging
- Add new images alongside existing ones
- Set a different main image
Price Updates
When changing the price:- The previous price is automatically saved as “originalPrice”
- Creates a discount display if new price is lower
- Price history helps buyers see value
Common Tasks
Creating a Sale Listing
Creating a Sale Listing
- Set Operation Type to “Venta”
- Enter the sale price in appropriate currency
- Include all property specifications
- Add high-quality photos of all areas
- Set status to “Activo” when ready
Creating a Rental Listing
Creating a Rental Listing
- Set Operation Type to “Alquiler”
- Enter monthly rent price
- Add monthly expenses in the expenses field
- Include rental terms in description
- Specify if furnished (Amoblado checkbox)
- Note if pets are allowed
Marking Property as Reserved
Marking Property as Reserved
- Edit the property
- Change status from “Activo” to “Reservado”
- Save changes
- Property remains visible but shows “Reservado” badge
Temporarily Hiding a Listing
Temporarily Hiding a Listing
- Edit the property
- Change status to “Pausado”
- Save changes
- Property is removed from public listings
- Change back to “Activo” to republish
Adding a Discount Promotion
Adding a Discount Promotion
- Edit the property
- Enter the original price in “Original Price” field
- Update “Price” to the discounted amount
- Save changes
- Property displays with discount percentage badge
Troubleshooting
Images Not Uploading
Images Not Uploading
Check:
- File size is under 20MB per image
- File format is JPG, PNG, or WebP
- You’re not exceeding 20 images per upload
- Browser has stable internet connection
Form Won't Submit
Form Won't Submit
Verify:
- All required fields are filled (marked with *)
- Price is greater than 0
- At least one image is uploaded
- No red validation errors are showing
Coordinates Not Accurate
Coordinates Not Accurate
Solutions:
- Use the address autocomplete feature
- Manually drag the map pin to correct location
- Ensure street address is complete and accurate