Site will email you link then setup text or email alerts of new listings.
PRO Scrolling number will show you how many homes fit the criteria as you change it so you can see how the choices you make will change how many homes come up.
CON Main reason I don't like this search is that it shows active option (recently received contract).
Third Party IDX
Third Party IDX
PRO This site like Realtor.com gives you tons of good information about the community. Zillow videos can only be seen on their site if the agent chose to do one.
CON Not the most up to date on the status of the home especially confusing because they mix homes that are not even listed like the Make Me Move which is just a curious homeowner. Not all realtors choose to list on zillow so you are not seeing everything on the market. Some data is inaccurate, you can read a more indepth blog about it here. When you request information from these sites you are contacting a Realtor that advertises with them not the sellers agent (which you don't want to anyway see below article from Zillow). If you were getting divorced would you hire your ex's attorney. Information is also sold to third parties so I'd suggest search all you want but when registering do so with a local agent. See below to contact Alicia for information on any home you find on the internet.
Should you talk to the Listing Agent-Zillow Article
Third Party IDX
| Feature | Pros | Cons |
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| Home listings |
Each listing provides ample details on the property, including neighborhood info and local school ratings. |
The site excludes for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) listings. |
| Neighborhood info |
It’s easy to find nearby listings, and an on-map Google Street View option provides a quick, real-life look at a neighborhood. |
Pages can be a bit slow to load, mostly because of non-real-estate-related ads — something you don’t often see on competitor sites. |
| Other resources |
“Celebrity Real Estate” lists homes for sale by the rich and/or famous. There’s also a “Unique Homes” section. |
You might forget that you came to the site looking to buy a home. |
| Finding an agent |
The “Find Realtors” search returns only real estate agents who are members of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors pledge to abide by NAR’s ethical standards. |
About half of U.S. real estate agents belong to NAR, so a Realtor search is likely to exclude a portion of the agents working in your area.
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Still Unsure?
Let the Realtor set it all up for you!
(My default setup is The Portal)
Alicia Duffy
Texas Urban Living Realty
Dallas and Plano Locations
8940 Preston Rd #300 Plano, Tx 75025
Direct: (214) 682-5009
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