1. Zillow
- Uses algorithms to estimate home values for over 100 million homes
- View homes based on size, price, school district and more
- Offers exclusive listings
- Notifies you on price drops and when homes are sold
- Offers personalized loan quotes
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2. Redfin
- A map-based interface so you can find homes in any neighborhood
- Search for open houses
- See comments from realtors who have toured the home
- Low 1.5% commission
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3. Dwellr
- Best for those who need a lot of information and statistics about the city, neighborhood, etc
- Suggests neighborhoods based on your lifestyle which considers budget, schooling, work commute and more
- Run by the U.S. Census Bureau so you can get specifics on population and demographics in the neighborhood
- Lists the top 25 cities that match your preferences
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4. Homesnap
- One of the most fun homebuying apps – take a picture of a house to get all of its information!
- Includes sales history, interior features, and investment potential
- Messaging capability allows you to send pictures directly to your realtor or family members whether or not they have the app
- Real-time Multiple Listing System (MLS) updates for the quickest access to newest listings
- Great for those looking in competitive home buying markets
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5. Trulia
- Offers the most information on a single home including number of bedrooms and bathrooms, lot size, year of development, and more
- Notifies you of open house availability
- Offers financial tools such as a mortgage calculator and cost breakdowns
- Helps you find a real estate agent if needed
- GPS gives you information on local schools and neighborhood crime history
- Trulia is integrated with Yelp so you can see what there is to do in the area!
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6. Realtor.com
- Official search portal for the National Association of Realtors
- Fastest updates because of their close relationship with the MLS
- One of the largest databases of real estate information and widest range of listed properties
- Offers an easy connection to local real estate agents if needed
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7. Xome
- Best for those who want to auction on a home
- Similar real estate search features as other apps, but with the power of auctioning
- Offer exclusive auction opportunities only on the Xome app
- Allow you to filter for homes that are bank-owned, foreclosed, etc
- Great features for real estate investing as well!
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8. Doorsteps Swipe
- The Tinder of real estate and home buying! Swipe right if you love it and swipe left if you don’t
- Presents photos and information of homes in the market based on your preferences and search criteria
- A fun way to get a feel for the type of home you would like to buy
- Features homes all over the U.S. for those who are open to moving to different areas
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9. CO Everywhere
- The social media of development that suggests location-based products
- Offers much more information not just about the home, but the community
- Large database about the neighborhood, lifestyle, and things to do in the area of the home you are interested in
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10. HomeFinder.com
- Breaks down listings by category including broker listings, rentals, newest construction, foreclosures and many more
- Great for someone browsing in a specific area
- Super easy search tools for price range, size and property type
- Several resources and guides helpful for those buying a home for the first time
- Professionals are available to chat at any time to make home buying easier
- Has its own open house tab!