Plan an open house tour using Trulia

Spring is around the corner and house hunting season is about to ramp up. Know what you want but not sure how to find it? Start by searching smarter on Trulia.com using some nifty new tools, like Open House Search. Here are our top tips on how to save time looking for your dream home.

Plan your open house tour

Find open houses by city or ZIP code on Trulia.com and line up an efficient afternoon by checking out multiple homes in one neighborhood. Another tip: Since many agents don’t post open homes until later in the week, you get the best selection by checking Friday mornings.

Make a wish list

Need granite countertops? Want an acre to build on? Cannot live without a good view?

Whatever your criteria, search for specific property details (i.e. a pool in Phoenix), and by lot and property size (i.e. only properties that fit your minimum lot size.)

Research ways to cut costs

Q: If I see a property I like through open house, do I still need a buyer agent… [Will this] save seller’s commission to the buyer agent?
Asked by S, Home Buyer in King of Prussia, PA
A: Your idea sounds feasible, but here are things that you need to consider. If the seller’s agent is representing the seller… see more

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Elain, marketing specialist

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