Spring is around the corner and house hunting season is about to ramp up. Know what you want but not sure how to find it? Start by searching smarter on Trulia.com using some nifty new tools, like Open House Search. Here are our top tips on how to save time looking for your dream home.
Plan your open house tour
Find open houses by city or ZIP code on Trulia.com and line up an efficient afternoon by checking out multiple homes in one neighborhood. Another tip: Since many agents don’t post open homes until later in the week, you get the best selection by checking Friday mornings.
Make a wish list
Need granite countertops? Want an acre to build on? Cannot live without a good view?
Whatever your criteria, search for specific property details (i.e. a pool in Phoenix), and by lot and property size (i.e. only properties that fit your minimum lot size.)
Research ways to cut costs
Q: If I see a property I like through open house, do I still need a buyer agent… [Will this] save seller’s commission to the buyer agent?
Asked by S, Home Buyer in King of Prussia, PA
A: Your idea sounds feasible, but here are things that you need to consider. If the seller’s agent is representing the seller… see more
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March 14th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
Good stuff. Even better, if it could be provided as a widget for blogsites. The best, if it could be specified by zip code.
March 16th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
This is a nice feature. I only wish more agents would participate…maybe one day.
March 21st, 2008 at 9:20 am
This is a great idea I saw a town offer a service where they added this type info the there site but this is great and intime will grow and hopefully the norm to check this site when looking for open houses.