As rent prices continue to soar all over the country, you may be finding yourself entering your first real estate search.
You’re not alone. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials are ending their leases and buying homes in large numbers. Those in their late 20’s to early 30’s now make up the fastest-growing segment of buyers today. But how to even shop for a home these days?
First-time buyers might remember being dragged to Sunday open houses with their looky-loo parents, but those days are gone. Everything is online, and many real estate apps have sprung up to help buyers find their dream homes.
The 7 Best Home Buying Apps Zillow: Best for overall use Trulia: Best for community insight Homesnap: Best for convenience Redfin: Best for multilevel support Rocket Homes: Best for one-stop shop Realtor.com: Best for reliability Homes.com: Best for quicking listing updates
Best Home Buying Apps at a Glance
App Best For Details Key Feature
Zillow
Overall usability
Virtual tours
Push notifications SEE DETAILS
Realtor.com
Reliability
3D tours
Detailed descriptions SEE DETAILS
Trulia
Community insight
34 map overlays
30M neighborhood reviews SEE DETAILS
Rocket Homes
One-stop shop
Agents/lenders links
Area trend reports SEE DETAILS
Homesnap
Convenience
High-definition photos
Optimized for mobile SEE
