Real Estate industry
Best Software for Real estate agents (2026 Guide)
Real estate agents need a CRM that nurtures leads for months, plus tools for transactions, e-sign, and IDX websites.
Common problems we hear from real estate agents
- Leads going cold after 48 hours
- Juggling MLS, CRM, and e-sign
- Coordinating closings
- Following up with past clients
Comparison table
The top 4 tools for real estate agents, side by side.
| Software | Category | Starting price | Free trial | Rating | Best for | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow Up Boss | CRM | $69/user/mo | Yes | 4.7 | Real estate teams of 3+ agents. | Visit |
| HubSpot CRM | CRM | Free | Yes | 4.6 | Service businesses focused on lead capture and sales pipeline. | Visit |
| Pipedrive | CRM | $14/user/mo | Yes | 4.5 | Outbound sales teams in trades and home services. | Visit |
| Dotloop | Transactions | $31.99/mo | Yes | 4.4 | Agents and brokerages who want one tool for transactions and compliance. | Visit |
Top 4 software picks for real estate agents
Follow Up Boss is the most popular CRM for serious real estate teams.
- Best lead distribution rules
- Speed-to-lead automations
- Great mobile app
Starting price
$69/user/mo
HubSpot CRM
CRM
HubSpot offers a free CRM with email, pipelines, and marketing automations.
- Generous free tier
- Easy to learn
- Huge integration ecosystem
Starting price
Free
Pipedrive
CRM
Pipedrive is a simple, visual CRM optimized for sales reps and pipeline management.
- Clean drag-and-drop pipeline
- Affordable per-seat pricing
- Great mobile app
Starting price
$14/user/mo
Dotloop
Transactions
Dotloop streamlines real estate transactions from offer to close.
- End-to-end transaction flow
- Broker compliance tools
- Strong e-sign UX
Starting price
$31.99/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What software do real estate agents use?+
Most real estate agents use field service software like Follow Up Boss or HubSpot CRM to handle scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and customer follow-ups in one app.
What is the best software for real estate agents in 2026?+
Our top pick this year is Follow Up Boss — it balances price, features, and ease of use better than any other option we tested.
How much does real estate software cost?+
Entry-level field service software starts around $29/mo. Enterprise platforms can run several hundred dollars per user per month.
Do I need a separate CRM and invoicing tool?+
Not usually. Modern all-in-one tools like Follow Up Boss bundle CRM, scheduling, and invoicing. Standalone CRMs only make sense if you have a dedicated sales team.