Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Top Real Estate Sites

Below is a list compiled by Barbara Corcoran, real estate contributor for NBC’s Today Show and CNBC, of the top real estate websites. I hope you enjoy the video and links and find them helpful!


Today’s Best Websites to Get the Information You Need:

Don't forget that although these sites can help you to become more prepared in the home buying/selling process, they are no substitute for a Realtor.

#1. Most houses to choose from: Realtor.com

#2. Best local information: Terabitz

#3. Best site to price comparable properties before you make an offer: Trulia.com

#4. To find out what your neighbor’s house is worth:
Zillow.com

#5. To find the right neighborhood: Neighborhoodscout.com

#6. To buy a house at auction: ebay.com

#7. To find a foreclosure property: Propertyshark.com

#8. To buy a house without a broker: Forsalebyowner.com

#9. To get Zagat-like reviews of a particular street: Streetadvisor.com

#10. To snoop into your neighbors’ backyards: Zillow.com

#11. To get the dish on noisy neighbors: Rottenneighbor.com

#12. To check out the schools: Homefair.com

#13. To check on local crime rates: Areaconnect.com/crime

#14. To find local sex offenders: Familywatchdog.us

#15. To check out the local job market: www.bls.gov/eag/

#16. To talk with your soon-to-be new neighbor before you buy: Meetup.com

#17. Most homes for rent: Craigslist.org

#18. To swap your house with someone else: Homelink.org


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