Zillow is a popular website for those in the market for a new home or to sell their own home. When it comes to finding a new home, it’s one of the best resources available to buyers. Not only does the site list more than 110 million homes across the country, it also provides you with a list of comprehensive information not available anywhere else.
Home Prices
Zillow can help you find your perfect home in a more comprehensive manner. Not only does it list the prices of homes for sale in your area, it also lists the estimated value of the home based on recent sales in the area in terms of comparable homes. You can even view comparable homes that sold in recent months while looking at potential homes.
Upgrades
The best feature about Zillow is the fact that it will provide you with information regarding upgrades and remodels. For example, if you’re looking at a house that was for sale for one price and now it’s for sale for even more, you might wonder why. Zillow will tell you exactly why by listing any improvements made, such as a new upgraded kitchen and baths, or a new roof or even a new pool.
Mortgages
Zillow is a type of one-stop shop for homebuyers. Not only do you get to shop for a home, you get to shop for a mortgage as well. The site will provide you with a list of local lenders and their rates so you can shop around without inputting any personal information. You only provide personal information when you contact one of the mortgage lenders on the list.
Mobile App
You’re driving through a neighborhood that is your dream come true, and you want to know what’s for sale around there. You can download the Zillow app and it will pinpoint houses for sale on a map in your area in a matter of seconds, providing locations and addresses so you can scout them out.
Advice
The Zillow Advice option allows you to find your perfect home by asking questions that might have you confused or that might help you in your search. Anyone can answer, which means you’ll get a number of different perspectives and advice, which is great for your home search.
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