{"id":569,"date":"2021-06-25T06:25:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T06:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.atmycondo.com\/?p=569"},"modified":"2026-07-07T06:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T06:37:21","slug":"better-online-home-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/better-online-home-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Better Online Home Search for Property Seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong><em>Not sure where to start when finding your dream home? Read here for tips to make a better home search online for property seekers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>With the ongoing pandemic and community restrictions in place, searching and viewing properties in-person has been limited. With strict social distancing measures, scheduling an actual property viewing may take time and a lot of community permits.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to buy your dream home or itching to move to another residence, a property search during these times can be frustrating with all of the limitations of the digital space. Dubious real estate agents, photos that don&#8217;t accurately represent the house, and undisclosed property damage are just some of the issues that make us wary of online home searches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Rather than a foe, the online world could be your most convenient guide. In this article, <strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Ziba Property<\/span><\/strong> rounds up tips to make your online search more efficient and reliable.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use an online property search app<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>House hunting is no longer as tedious as it was ages ago when mobile apps were scarce. With sophisticated, reliable property apps like <strong><strong><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Ziba Property<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>, consumers can now search for their dream homes faster. These apps provide more accurate housing information. They enable users to narrow down search results and find properties that match their preferences.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> is a fast-growing online community of property sellers, real estate agents, businesses, and landlords who provide active listings. Each listing has price, size, number of bedrooms and photos to help you find your dream property.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a better online search experience<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For a better online search experience using the <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> app, here are some of our tips:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Narrow down your search<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first thing you should do is to narrow down your <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> Search. Enter in your target city or neighborhood and the specific features you are looking for in a property. Preparing a dream home checklist in advance will save you time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> allows you to narrow your search based on the minimum and maximum price and the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and parking spaces. Knowing these details beforehand will help limit the online results to relevant searches only.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have specific details yet, <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> allows you to search properties using keywords and even narrow the area you want to search in terms of distance.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/H_kidDT7m9SrJbd_xqIMO4HSeSLuJXIcnmAabmPgRM_eio0Xh_Dk2wOsiI5BWG2xY9GyiTFmqUA8du8AdojhYJSmS3wHDY_lLNuRy3kYgH2Dnxh0nxZFTvv7W3ObXMce7YM51v6y\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can browse each listing from the search results to see which properties are more likely to appeal to your lifestyle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Save your searches<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>After you narrowed down the specifics, the search results page will provide a list of properties that match your preference. A great feature of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziba-property.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ziba Property<\/strong><\/a> app is the ability to &#8220;like&#8221; a property you find appealing. This will automatically add the listing to your My Favorites tab, which you can visit and browse again at a later time. This feature also allows you to build up a gallery of properties that you could share with your agent and use as references for your future purchase.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/XLsgqEwoT5m2L7Oaa_cFyz18AQRCJHwsF5T77eaInwCHaWFAjwxj4wlO2UvMNFS6BeM-9R0Sm3ALJVTuK15EjOVL0S67T-wqEPTR4rNxN0FuURmpmgR3BF3LYZrsqC8_ahW04-RQ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to share your searches?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Share your searches<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found several properties that tick the boxes on your checklist, you&#8217;re one step closer to your dream home. You can revisit your saved searches to refine the selection of your dream property.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you log back into your <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> account, you can easily revisit the properties you &#8220;liked&#8221; on your My Favorites tab. If a property piqued your interest, you can share the listing with your partner, spouse, or real estate agent.\u00a0 The <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> app allows you to share the property listing to others through other platforms, such as email, Twitter, Messenger, WhatsApp, and other messaging apps.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/l3eqNAI3A0HypA5mwLWp8EYstt_JKLSFff2Lkr4AGS5qu56gPqWiDvsO-q-Yhi-iJEW1Yna0vFXBhlr3cIVnc6Lb-7ecPj4jTq5MPPFo4ne0PzoY8uzyCUizsvyH64TFHVmIy4sy\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"404\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with local real estate agents online<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Despite advances in AI technology, there is some information your real estate agent can provide that mobile apps can\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A real estate agent has local knowledge and expertise that may not be available anywhere on the web. While online tools, such as <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong>, save you time in online search, having a real estate agent provides irreplaceable local knowledge about the neighborhood and the paperwork necessary to secure the property.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When looking for a real estate agent, find someone with proven expertise in your target neighborhood\u2014its specific streets, school districts, institutions, and lifestyle features.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for finding a local agent<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some of our tips for finding a local agent:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Get referrals<\/strong>. You can ask your family and friends to recommend a real estate agent whom they have positively worked with in the past. If you\u2019re a new homeowner, find a real estate agent who has professional experience with new homeowners.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Research potential candidates online<\/strong>. Online property listings include the contact details of real estate agents responsible for the listing. Before making any transaction with an agent online, you should research them first. You can check their social media profiles on Facebook or Instagram. If they have a website or are active on social media, take a look at their online reviews. While negative reviews are often red flags, having one or two bad reviews is usually not something to worry about.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Attend open houses<\/strong>. Whether it&#8217;s a virtual or an in-person open house, attending open houses will let you meet local real estate agents in a non-threatening environment. Meeting agents in such events allows you to engage with them and ask them questions that you may not find answers to online. This also allows you to ascertain the agent\u2019s personality and work ethics \u2014 are they approachable, accommodating, polite and professional?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend virtual open houses<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Due to community restrictions,\u00a0in-person house viewings have declined\u00a0sharply. The good news is sellers and property agents are going online to provide virtual house tours.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Virtual open houses are exciting experiences that allow you to tour the property without being physically present. If the seller or agent provides 3D virtual tours of the property, you can walk through the house, view it from different angles, and see if it&#8217;s a great fit for your dream lifestyle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for attending open houses<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are also virtual open houses that you can attend online. These tours are offered either via live stream or pre-recorded videos. To make the most out of these online tours, here are some of our tips:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Before attending a virtual open house, research the property. You should properly read the listing description and take note of the materials used and systems present in the property. You may also contact the agent ahead of time to ask for any disclosures about the property.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Before tuning in to the live stream or pre-recorded online tour, know what software the agent or seller will be using. It is important to be familiar with the software or application to prevent any technical difficulties during the property viewing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Remember to put the online tour on your schedule. You can either attend a livestream event or watch the recorded version at a more convenient time. Attending a live stream is a better option since you could ask the agent relevant questions and get answers in real time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/oSRrkxdqow6oc7QvRlpYlgHinpzBi82uZdbPAI7glxZsH0mzC47J0UFFnY3vcuABzDCBK3oAUdfj7A_xL-TSnAepVZ0TfScc8-J-Mf_3_pVNiQcSUB-lstIr_sTCO6xNmmPMkvR4\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"543\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read online resources\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You would be surprised how great of a global online library Google is, with all the insightful blogs about property search and ownership. The <strong>Ziba Property<\/strong> website, for one, provides <a href=\"https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/better-online-home-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>helpful resources for property seekers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Whether you want to know which properties will sell in 2021 or how to prepare your home for\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">rainy days, the web offers a wealth<\/span>\u00a0of valuable content to help you become a better property investor and homeowner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Reading local blogs about your neighborhood is also a helpful way to get the pulse of your local market. If your real estate agent has a website or social media accounts, go check their blogs or posts. They provide insightful information about the neighborhood and properties that may be looking for. Being well-informed will help you avoid common pitfalls and mistakes when searching a property, such as hiring unreliable brokers or overlooking important property flaws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Recap<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finding your dream home is an exciting journey. But it could also be overwhelming if you don\u2019t know where to start. By doing an online search first, the process becomes much easier and more efficient.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure where to start, here\u2019s a recap of how to make a faster property search online:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Use an online property search platform such as the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziba-property.com\/\"><strong>Ziba Property<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> app<\/li>\r\n<li>Connect with local real estate agents online<\/li>\r\n<li>Attend virtual open houses<\/li>\r\n<li>Read online resources<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Have you found your dream home yet? Let us know in the comments section!<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Ready to put these tools to work?<\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Managing leads, listings, and client relationships is easier with the right technology by your side. Download <a href=\"https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/\">Ziba Property<\/a> to list your properties for free, connect with landlords, tenants, sellers, and buyers, and streamline your workflow alongside the other tools in your tech stack. Get started with Ziba Property.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2320\" src=\"https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-2.16.28-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"Muhammad Amir \u2013 Ziba Property\" width=\"191\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-2.16.28-PM.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-2.16.28-PM-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ziba-property.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-2.16.28-PM-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 191px) 100vw, 191px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Muhammad Amir is a real estate writer at Ziba Property. His work focuses on helping real estate agents work smarter through technology, covering the tools, platforms, and digital strategies that boost productivity and streamline day-to-day operations in the property industry.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you use online tools for better property search? 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