New Technology Helps Home Buyers Find Their Next Dream Home
Times are changing and with those changes, comes new technology and more ways for home buyers to find their perfect dream home. It’s no secret that real estate agents are diving into social media to help market themselves and their available properties, but what about smart phone apps or the good old fashioned internet—how do they stack up when home buyers are trying to find their next home sweet home?
Smart Phone App vs. the Internet
Homesnap is a popular smart phone app. Their real estate listings are pulled from the local MLS so prospective home buyers enjoy the most accurate and reliable information possible.
This smart phone app is quick and easy to use. After you snap a picture of a home you’re interested in, Homesnap will show you how much the home is worth, when it last sold, what the interior looks like, local school ratings, similar listings, nearby sales and more. It’s perfect if you live a busy lifestyle, always on-the-go lifestyle.
After you narrow down your top choices and you’re ready to find a qualified real estate agent to help you with the home buying process, someone from Downing Frye will be more than happy to be your advisor and advocate during the exciting process of buying your new home.
The internet is another way for new home buyers to get a jump start on finding their next dream home. www.Realtor.com was launched in July of 2007. The website is a top 100 real estate blog ranked by Global Edge. Realtor.com finds your new home contenders by asking for your location, minimum price, maximum price and number of bedrooms/bathrooms. This is a convenient option if you’re a home buyer who is thinking about moving from another part of the country and you’re not able to snap a picture of your potential future home.
The Breakdown
Both of these options are great tools to help home buyers begin the exciting process of buying their new home. Not to mention, they’re also very convenient options as well.
At first, the process of buying a home can seem overwhelming. Estero, FL not only has an exceptional four-year public university at its fingertips, but it also has outstanding tropical weather all year round and absolutely breathtaking homes. If you’re thinking about moving down here from another part of the country, realtor.com is an excellent way to get your feet wet and introduce you to the area. Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for, contact one of our experienced and client-focused agents who can help you land your next dream home.
If you’re a local resident—even better! Homesnap lets you take pictures of potential new for sale homes that you see on a daily basis. You’ll be able to see details and statistics about the house and what it looks like inside, all with the convenience of your smart phone. Like realtor.com, this will help you narrow down your choices. And when you’re ready, one of our Downing Frye agents will be here to help you make the next move.
