Looking for a home to buy can be an intense process, from attending open houses, choosing a neighborhood, and making an offer. There are tons of real estate apps, but which ones are the best? We've curated a list of the five best apps for house hunters.
Zillow
Zillow's app allows users to search for millions of homes for sale and rent across the U.S. and includes photos, videos, and the ability to contact a local real estate agent or property manager.
Special feature: Zillow's "Zestimate" feature provides home values for more than 100 million homes nationwide as well as "Rent Zestimates," which are estimated monthly rental prices, on most homes and apartments.
Special feature: Zillow's "Zestimate" feature provides home values for more than 100 million homes nationwide as well as "Rent Zestimates," which are estimated monthly rental prices, on most homes and apartments.
Trulia
The Trulia app shows detailed listings, has a search function, features interactive maps, provides crime reports, school ratings, and information on local restaurants and shops. The search function allows users to search homes for sale or rent and apartments for rent by location, feature, price, size, keyword, and more.
Special feature: Trulia can send real-time updates about listings, including price reductions, new properties in the area, open house schedules, and when houses sell.
Special feature: Trulia can send real-time updates about listings, including price reductions, new properties in the area, open house schedules, and when houses sell.
Redfin
Redfin's app allows users to see nearby homes for sale or draw their own custom search area. It also has the ability to book tours of homes with local agents and listings are updated every 15-30 minutes.
Special feature: Because Redfin is powered by the local MLS (multiple listing service), it helps house hunters save time by showing which homes are already under contract.
Special feature: Because Redfin is powered by the local MLS (multiple listing service), it helps house hunters save time by showing which homes are already under contract.
Realtor.com
The realtor.com app has more homes for sale nationwide than competing apps, and includes custom filters for home searches such as map drawing and iMessage integration. The app also showcases homes' sales history, property tax, and school information.
Special feature: Listing agents can add 3D home tours to their listings for users to view.
Special feature: Listing agents can add 3D home tours to their listings for users to view.
Dwellr
Dwellr's app was created by the U.S. Census Bureau and provides statistics powered by the American Community Survey. This allows users to view information on more than 40 topics for every single neighborhood in the nation, ranging from topics like education, commuting, and landscape.
Special feature: The app uses house hunters' preferences to create a list of the top 25 places and provides information for each one.
Special feature: The app uses house hunters' preferences to create a list of the top 25 places and provides information for each one.
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We hope the top five apps we listed will provide you with valuable information during your search. If you're looking for a real estate agent, we have a team of knowledgeable and hardworking PA licensed real estate agents ready to help you find your dream home. We look forward to serving you!
