Hey everyone,
I’m in the market for a new home and looking for houses for sale in my area. Any tips on the best websites or apps to use? Also, what should I keep an eye out for during the search process?
Thanks a bunch!
Contact local real estate agents who are experts in your desired area. These professionals have a deep understanding of the local market and can assist you throughout the entire home buying process. They can help with everything from scheduling property viewings to making an offer and finalizing the purchase, ensuring you have expert guidance every step of the way.
When a new listing comes up every day, a competent agent will set you up with a direct MLS search for your region so you can let your agent know what you’re interested in. The major search engines (Zillow, Redfin, Realtor) are good for quick searches, but their local listings might not be comprehensive or up to date.
Many of the homeowners in my community are trying to sell in order to retire. Simply put, nobody is aware of them. Instead of demolishing the house, their owners would be happy to sell them to a young family who will genuinely take care of it.
It might not be a terrible idea to ask folks you know if they know anyone in the neighborhood who is selling. If the realtor is not involved, there is a 4-5% margin that the buyers and sellers could split among themselves.