There’s an app for everything in this day and age, and real estate is no exception. From searching for the best home to interior decor, you can do it all from the comfort of your phone or tablet. Here are some of the best apps that you can use to ease the process of home-buying.
Trulia & Zillow
Cost: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
These apps allow you to search the local multiple listing services (MLS) to find different properties for sale. You can also search by city/state or zip code, filter by price, number of beds/baths, property type, square feet, lot size, the age of the home, features, and listing activity. Realtor.com offers a similar app which is often recommended by real estate agents. It has one of the most accurate and up-to-date databases. Realtor.com’s database is sourced from more than 800 MLS’s and 90% of its listings are updated every fifteen minutes.
Homesnap
Cost: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
Homesnap is another MLS app, offering a slightly different platform. Instead of searching through a database, all you need to do is snap a picture of any home to get instant property details. This includes home value, when it last sold, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, local school ratings, similar listings, and nearby sales. If the home is on the market, it’s possible you’ll be able to see interior photos. Homesnap also lets you use the app to contact a real estate agent to schedule a showing or to list your home.
Mortgage Apps: Trulia Mortgage Calculator, Trulia Home Loan Rates
Cost: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
These apps help you to determine the size of the mortgage you can afford, calculate your monthly payment, and shop for real-time rates. In addition, you are able to see side-by-side customized loan quotes from a number of lenders and much more. You can also contact a lender straight from the app to learn more about a specific quote. These apps include a refinancing calculator as well.
AroundMe
Cost: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
This app does just what the name says. It shows you what nearby businesses and attractions there are, including the distance they are from your current location. This can be especially helpful when you are moving to an area that is unfamiliar to you. In addition to being able to search through various categories including banks, coffee shops, gas stations, and hospitals, you can also get step-by-step directions to the destination. From there, you can save the information to your contact list or even email the details to yourself or someone else.
Houzz
Cost: Free
Platform: iOS and Android
Houzz is a great resource for interior design. The app offers access to over nine million interior design photos, home decor, and decorating ideas. Recently, Houzz added a real estate agent category in their directory, which allows agents to create a free profile.
These just scrape the surface of the available apps that can help you in your housing search.
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