In this day and age, it’s important for real estate professionals to have a strong presence online, so some form of web design is definitely worth the cost. Home buyers and sellers are looking for houses and agents online before they look at anything in person, so it’s important to have a strong, professional site. It is your first impression and you want to make a good one. If you’re a part-time agent, just starting out, or have a small budget, it’s fine to start with a simpler site and then upgrade later.