You know the housing market is bad, but how can you benefit from the foreclosures and get a great deal on a house? The first thing is of course to hire a realtor, but if you’re curious and want to start looking yourself, here are some great places to start:
- Want a big picture idea of how much homes are going for in an area? Check out Google Real Estate to get an instant view of all the homes for sale in the neighborhood and how much they’re going for.
- Now you’re ready for specific houses and details. Check out In-House Realty for detailed listings on an easy to use website. Remember short sales take longer to process generally, and foreclosures often have a lower listed price, so make sure you chose the right category to search in.
- After you find these listings, make sure they’re current by pasting the MLS number into moveinmichigan.org to check. Homes in many areas are sold at a fast rate and listings change frequently.
Give your realtor a list of MLS numbers to have them set up showings. Keep in mind you generally have to give a 24 hour notice before seeing the house. Of course you could always wait for your realtor to find the houses, but just in case you’re curious, or don’t want to wait, this is a way to look for yourself online.
Related Information:
- Get started buying a home with the Quicken Loans Home Buying Center.
- Get started refinancing your mortgage with the Quicken Loans Home Refinance Center.
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