TOP TIPS FOR HOUSE HUNTING ONLINE

1/12/2021

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at highlighting the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following three things in mind.

Stay up to date. When you start your search, make sure you find a site that pulls up-to-date listings directly from the multiple listing service (MLS) where real estate agents actively post their most current homes for sale. Many online resources update less often or fail to remove listings that are off the market, making it more difficult to sort through the clutter.
Pictures can be deceiving. Real estate photographers are experts at showing a home in the best possible light. Many use tools and strategies to boost appeal, such as a fisheye lens to make areas look larger and creative editing to make colors and textures really pop. But, often listings will not contain photos of unappealing parts of the home, like small closets or outdated bathrooms.
See it to believe it. Once you find what appears to be your dream home online, call up your real estate agent and schedule a showing. You want to take the opportunity to vet the home in person and explore every part of it before beginning the offer process. Your real estate agent will help you cover all your bases and will ask questions you may not have thought of.

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Eve Mitchell link

6/23/2021 10:08:41 am

I like that you mentioned that it's important not to take pictures of listings as seriously because they are often touched up. my husband and I want to move into a home with our two kids, and we would like to find a simple one near our neighborhood. I would love to work with a realtor that can help us find the best home for our needs.

kate hansen link

7/28/2021 02:55:01 pm

It's good to know that you need to find a website that has up-to-date listings. My cousin was telling me last night while at my house for a visit about how she needs to start house hunting in a couple of weeks, and she wanted to know some extra tips. I'll make sure to pass these tips along to her once she starts going house hunting!

The Phenix Group link

10/28/2021 12:56:00 am

Great post thanks for sharing useful information…I like to read articles on blogger passion.

Tex Hooper link

11/3/2021 07:45:35 pm

You make a great point about how real estate agents can help you cover all of your bases. I need to get an agent to find a house for us in Dallas. We need to get a house for my new job there.

Steve Jonathan link

12/24/2021 04:52:49 am

Great article and it is very useful.

Andrea Murray link

1/21/2022 01:02:59 pm

Finding the right place can take a lot of time and effort. Here are a few things to keep in mind when looking for off-campus housing. Thank you, amazing post!

Buyers Agent Sydney link

2/7/2022 07:50:01 pm

Thank you for sharing your blog. Keep on posting.

Braden Bills link

5/13/2022 11:41:32 am

I want to get a home, but I'm not sure how to choose one. It makes sense that I would want to visit a home before I buy it. That seems like a great way to ensure that I know what I'm buying.

6/15/2022 07:12:04 pm

Great tip about making sure you pull listings directly. I need to buy a house in Dallas. I'll have to get pre-approved for the loan.

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