Purchasing a new home or thinking of investing in the booming real estate market? Thanks to the rise of global mobile app development, there are thousands of apps can help you do that and even more!
We know that buying a home is a high involvement purchase and you need all the relevant info you can gather before you take the plunge, therefore, we’ve come up with a list of ten best apps for real estate that can help you find homes at the lowest possible prices and gain access to real-time investing opportunities in the real estate sector:
1. Zillow
Zillow was one of the first online home value estimating platforms that informed users about the current home value estimates, past sale prices, and more insights virtually for about every house in the United States.
Homeowners can create their account and track the estimated value of their house over some time and information about the possible sale price until they decide to go ahead.
Whereas, if you want to buy a house, you should check out their website or download their app. Zillow allows you to view home prices within the specific location and offer search filters to help you find your next home.
2. RedFin
Along with being an excellent app that offers useful home value estimates, RedFin is also a brokerage firm. One of the best elements about RedFin is that users looking for their home can quickly lookup upcoming open houses. This helps users better understand the real estate market in the location they are interested in.
Moreover, RedFin is also a cost-effective option in comparison to traditional agents.
3. Bigger Pockets
If you like to read and gather a lot of information before making this big decision, then Bigger Pockets maybe the right choice for you. They provide a wide range of free resources to help you learn more about the real estate market, from blog posts, eBooks, guides, forums to podcasts. Downloading the app gives you entry to the world of Bigger Pockets. You can also find the same information on their website as well.
You can even learn insights about how to buy a house that is likely to increase in value or how to add more value to your property to get the best return on investment. Bigger Pockets is also a great alternative if you want up your game and get into real estate investing.
4. LoopNet
LoopNet is a lot like Zillow, real estate app, but for bigger properties. It is one of the best apps in the real estate arena for investing purposes. If you are interested in commercial properties or multi-units, you might not be able to find those on other real estate platforms. LoopNet offers exclusive services to real estate investors.
Putting in your local area will fetch you a list of commercial office and multi-unit residential spaces. However, if your purpose is real estate investment, it might make sense to check out properties out of town or even outside the state.
5. Trulia
Now owned by Zillow, Trulia started as an independent brand. Where Zillow is one of the leading platforms for people who are into homeownership lifestyle and tracking of their current home’s value, Trulia is the more suitable option for people who are actively searching for their home.
It offers highly focused features to help users find new homes to buy — using the filter feature, users of Trulia can search by specific home elements like hardwood floors.
It enables you to find the perfect apartment that meets your needs.
6.HomeSnap
HomeSnap is a useful real estate app for both home buyers and real estate agents. Along with the usual search feature powered by multiple listing service (MLS), HomeSnap also provides messaging and sharing features for users. This really improves the user experience for home buyers with a partner or spouse or even enables them to let their parents or friends chime in.
With real-time MLS updates, HomeSnap provides users with new listing updates as quickly as possible. In competitive real estate markets, this added feature can make all the difference in finding your perfect home.
7. Xome
If you enjoy auctions, then Xome is the real estate app for you. Xome provides users with real estate search just like any other app, and it also offers access to real estate auctions. Users can find auctions through MLS, as well as Xome’s exclusive auctions.
However, the Homes Only section of Xome’s website allows users to view properties that are bank-owned, foreclosed, and maybe not available on standard home listings. This is an excellent benefit for real estate investing, as these features enable you to invest in a property at a lower rate before it hits the market. Besides, a lower price means higher profit, and this gives you an edge over the others.
8. Realtor
Realtor is the National Association of Realtors’ official search portal. One of the major advantages of using this real estate app is a well-connected multiple listing system that ensures users can avail of information from a database that draws from multiple other real estate platforms.
A Realtor usually updates its data faster and provides a broader range of listed properties.
Moreover, Realtor can even help you connect with an agent in your locality. However, make sure you do your research before hiring a new agent or buying your home.
9. Real Estate By Smarter Agent
Real Estate by Smarter Agent collects all the house-hunting data and houses it in its repository.
Users can customize their list by recently-sold homes, specific geographic locations and even via listings shared by third parties such as Apartments.com.
Moreover, Smart Agent gathers your area, city, and zip code powered by GPS technology and further personalizes your search.
You can further customize the search based on price, the number of bedrooms and baths, taxes, property type, and other interior and exterior features. All the listings come with pictures, a map, and sharing highlights that enable you to text or email any specific listing to your family and friends.
10. Homes
Through the Homes app, you can gain access to comprehensive information related to millions of homes, condos, apartments, and townhome listings. Its special filter feature will allow you to define the specifics of your search for things like certain neighborhoods, market conditions, foreclosure status, etc. thereby allowing you to find the best option according to your requirements in a faster manner. The app also helps you estimate your mortgage or rent payments using the Homes Calculator.
Every listing on the Homes app is accompanied by pictures and statistics, and when you find something that you like, you can share it with anyone you want via a text, email, or several other mediums.
So Which One Of These Apps Are You Going To Download Soon?
We’re sure you must have made a decision by now, and if you have, then download the app now and let us know on our social handles how your experience was!
Originally published at https://www.tekrevol.com on December 19, 2019.
