The world of technology is improving every aspect of our lives by simplifying processes and providing access to knowledge for all—it’s a time of possibility and excitement. As technology is evolving, so is the real estate market. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes increasingly sophisticated, the old days of picking up a real estate catalog or looking at a newspaper for local listings is quickly fading. Homebuyers are becoming more educated with the help of the new technologies. Stay organized and efficient during the hunt for your next home with the most powerful tool in your pocket—your smartphone.
Check out our top 6 “must-download” mobile apps to simplify your house hunting process. Who knows, maybe you’ll be a new homeowner sooner than you think!
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Realtor.com
With a range of filters and searchers from homes for sale to homes for rent, the realtor.com app gives you the power to search for your future home. Updated on a consistent basis, the app is user-friendly and is easy to use in finding a home that meets the needs of you and your family. Make sure to update your app regularly as it constantly updates to provide you the best home shopping experience.
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Trulia
One of the most popular websites for the real estate hunt, Trulia brings you all the best features from its desktop version to its mobile version. With a focus on design to reach a variety of audiences, the apps main screen opens to groupings of home photos rather than a map. With high-resolution photo galleries and essential information on the neighborhood, Trulia brings a home to life on your phone.
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Homesnap
An app built for agents, but now loved by homebuyers, Homesnap is used by millions of people nationwide. Homesnap has simplified the process to find your next home. Try out its signature feature and simply snap a photo of any home to find out all about it. Whether you’re walking around town, or sitting on your couch, the app is the easiest way to get accurate real estate information.
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Zillow
The most downloaded real estate-related app for both Android and Apple phones, the Zillow app provides users an interactive map and home value estimate—the same capabilities as the desktop form. Zillow’s app features homes for sale, rent, recent home sales, foreclosures, and open houses, all at the ease of your fingertips. Make sure to check the “Zestimate,” Zillow’s industry-exclusive home value system that’s used to price more than 100 million homes nationwide.
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Xome
The Xome real estate app bundles all the steps of real estate into one easy package. The app takes you through the entire buying process from showing you listings, connecting you with agents, scheduling tours, and calculating your mortgage. Put the power back into your hands and download the Xome app to purchase your next home.
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Houzz
Once you have your home picked out, it’s important to design it the way you like. Rated the number one home design app, Houzz allows you to browse over 15 million interior designs photos, home decor, and decorating ideas. Whether you want to look at photos, shop for your home, read advice and stories, or find a nearby professional for your design needs, the app gives you the creativity to design the home you’ve always wanted.
It’s fun to use mobile apps to help with the real estate process. When you pair the power of your smartphone with the real estate experts at The Degnan Group at Key Realty, you become unstoppable. For the most professional and knowledgeable realtors in the area, contact The Degnan Group at Key Realty.