House hunting done the old-fashioned way — checking the local classifieds, noting the “For Sale” signs you spot on your way to work, and chatting with your network of realtor friends — can be one of life’s most stressful undertakings. But it doesn’t have to be. Thanks to venerable platforms such as Zillow, Realtor.com, and others, finding homes that fit your criteria — and fall within your budget — is a lot easier than it used to be. Better yet? Most of the aforementioned platforms are free.
But there are more services than you might think. To help make your digital house-hunting experience a little easier, we’ve rounded up the best real estate apps we can find in an easy-to-browse list.
Looking for ways to kit out your home when you’re settled in? Check out our favorite smart home tech of 2017, our favorite new home gadgets, and don’t forget to secure your space with the best security cameras.
Update: We’ve gone through this list and made sure everything was still accurate. We also removed Dwellr, and added Real Estate by Movoto and LoopNet. Happy house hunting!
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