Why Real Estate sites are targeted
Real estate sites combine image-heavy inventory with complex filtering — a perfect storm for accessibility issues that plaintiff firms can easily scan for.
Recent lawsuit examples:
- Multiple $10K–$25K settlements by Chicago and LA real estate brokerages
Most common Real Estate accessibility issues
Property listing images
Real estate sites have hundreds of images often missing alt text.
Virtual tour accessibility
3D tours and video walkthroughs often lack captions/descriptions.
Search/filter controls
Price sliders, map filters, and sort controls often fail keyboard tests.
Contact form labels
Lead capture forms commonly lack proper label associations.
MLS data tables
Property comparison tables often lack headers and captions.
Compliance guides for other platforms & industries:
Popular Real Estate Businesses + state combinations
Targeted guides combining Real Estate compliance with state-specific laws: