What is the cost of tokenizing real estate?
Abirami Deivendran 
Real estate tokenization costs vary depending on the jurisdiction, property type, technology, and whether you're developing your own solution or partnering with a real estate tokenization company.
1. Legal and Compliance Costs
Estimated: $10,000 – $100,000+
The use of a real estate tokenization corporation may involve the outsourcing or bundling of legal services. The following expenses are included:
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Structure of businesses (e.g., SPV, REIT)
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Compatibility with securities (e.g., SEC or equivalent)
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Providing documentation (agreements, PPM)
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Onboarding for KYC/AML
2. Smart contracts and technology
Estimated: $5,000 – $50,000+
You can:
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Make use of a turnkey real estate tokenization platform like as tZERO, SolidBlock, or RealT.
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Create your own smart contracts for complete control at a higher cost.
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Smart contract security audit ($5K–$20K)
3. Marketing to Investors and Issuing Tokens
Estimated: $10,000 – $100,000+
Includes:
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Blockchain-based token issuance (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.)
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Listing on an exchange or marketplace that complies
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Promoting to qualified investors
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Services frequently offered by a corporation that tokenizes real estate
4. An escrow Property Management and Custody
Estimated: $5,000 – $20,000 annually
Most real estate tokenization companies offer:
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Investor portal and wallet services
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Escrow and fund flow management
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Integration with property managers
5. Ongoing Platform and Compliance Fees
Estimated: $1,000 – $10,000+ annually
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Token maintenance
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Regulatory updates
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Platform subscription fees
