Top Tips for House Hunting Online
Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listings should highlight the best features of the home, but keep in mind there may be more than meets the eye. To make the most of your time and efforts and gather a well-rounded picture of home listings online, keep the following three things in mind.
Stay up to date – When you start your search, make sure you find a site that pulls up-to-date listings directly from the multiple listing service (MLS) (Link opens in a new window) LarrySellsSarasota.com is my RE/MAX site that actively posts their most current homes for sale. Many online resources update less often or fail to remove listings that are off the market, making it more difficult to sort through the clutter.
Pictures can be deceiving – Real estate photographers are experts at showing a home in the best possible light. Many use tools and strategies to boost appeal, such as a fisheye lens to make areas look larger and creative editing to make colors and textures really pop. But, often listings will not contain photos of unappealing parts of the home, like small closets or outdated bathrooms.
See it to believe it – Once you find what appears to be your dream home online, Call or Text me @ 941-993-3125 and schedule a showing. You want to take the opportunity to vet the home in person and explore every part of it before beginning the offer process. I will help you cover all your bases and will ask questions you may not have thought of.
Have a Great Day!
Larry and Ann
As always, for all your Real Estate needs, call or text 941-993-3125
