For some people, the idea of searching for a new home to buy is an exciting concept. For others, it feels more like torture. There are so many different things to consider, and there’s often a timeline that you have to follow, that the search for anything perfect, or even acceptable, seems to get lost in the shuffle. But, thanks to new mobile technology, you can even use your phone to help you with your process.
Armed with your cell phone, you can – search for financial advice, use Google Street view to look at houses, filter through reviews of real estate agents or neighborhoods, and use GPS location apps to find out more about the area that particular homes are in.
Searching for Financial Advice
With your phone, you can search for financial advice, like any news about mortgages or mortgage rates that might be relevant. A few search strings in the right places, you can get pointed at the most relevant information to your situation, and then filter through it to figure out what most suits your current mindset. Be aware that especially when it comes to real estate, there’s a lot of psychology because of advertising, so don’t get caught in that trap.
Using Google Maps
If you want to wander around the neighborhood without actually being there, consider using Google maps Street view. Especially in urban or metropolitan areas, you can get an excellent idea of what different streets and homes look like. If you work a little bit attic, it can almost feel like you’re driving around at your own pace and then able to look at pictures of houses all along different routes.
Filtering Through Reviews
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if advertisements reflect reality or not concerning real estate agents or even the condition of a house. That’s why you can use technology to filter through all these reviews. Start by looking into fake reviews and how and why people make them, and then learn how to get rid of those in your overall search process.
Using GPS Location Apps
If you’re already in the neighborhood where you’re looking for houses, you can do some searches using any apps that have GPS capability. In conjunction with some map or another app on your phone, you can get listings of all the fun things to do in an area, or listings of restaurants and commercial buildings, or just other general information related to geographical location. It’s important to note that when you’re buying a house, you’re not just purchasing a home, you’re also betting that the area suits your needs and interests as well.
