It’s the age of technology and iPhones have integrated their way into everyday life. It’s a great time to be alive if you’re in the market to buy a home because there is a world of apps that are there to help you through the process. Below are just a few important apps you need when buying a home to make you more involved in the process.
Zillow
Zillow is the app of all real estate apps! Whether you’re just starting your search for a home or you are narrowing it down to just a few, Zillow is what you need. Set certain your preferences based on price, size, location, number of bedrooms, and so much more to find the perfect home for you.
With the app’s new Video Walkthrough feature, you can take a virtual tour of listings you may be interested in. Not only does this give you a better idea of property, but it can also save you and your realtor time when scheduling showings.
HomeSnap
It’s the SnapChat of real estate. HomeSnap allows users to snap a picture of a property and it will pull up all public records or listing information in just seconds! No more driving by a house you admire and trying to remember the address to look it up when you get home. Get your information in a snap with this helpful real estate app.
Mortgage Calculator by Quicken Loans
There are many times that buyers feel in the dark about what their future mortgage payments will be when viewing homes. Some buyers may be so focused on the property that they have the idea of monthly payments in the back of their mind.
With this essential real estate app, Mortgage Calculator by Quicken Loans, you don’t have to feel in the dark anymore. While going through showings with your realtor, quickly find out an estimate of how much your monthly payments will be with current interest rates.
AroundMe
When buying a home you are buying for more than just a property, you are buying for location. AroundMe will provide users with information about business, retail, and restaurants around a certain address.
After a showing with your realtor, research the address to see what is nearby. Simple to use and essential when buying a home, you need this real estate app.
Trulia
Another app for home buyers to search property listings and public records, Trulia is one of the most downloaded real estate apps. Providing information about homes and narrowing searches to your preferences, Trulia has another helpful feature. Instead of showing you homes on a map in a certain area, it will show you pictures of homes that you may like.
Doorstep Swipe
It’s the Tinder for home buyers, Doorstep Swipe lets users swipe their way through homes listed for sale. Swipe right or left on homes depending on your interest in them. It’s a fun, easy way to go through listings quickly and get a feel for what you want in a house. Make sure to send the addresses you like to your realtor so you can schedule a showing!
Buying Real Estate Today
Buying real estate has never been easier! With hundreds of apps and websites to assist home buyers in their search, they are able to be more involved in the process and easily search for homes.
Thinking of buying a home in Philadelphia? Contact the city’s leading real estate agent for first time home buyers, Cherise “Agent Lady” Wynne!
About Agent Lady: Cherise Wynne is a leading real estate agent in Philadelphia, helping home buyers and sellers navigate the City of Brotherly Love, with a special focus on first time home buyers. To chat about getting started with your first time home buying experience, call 215-518-5193 or click here.
