How to Search for Homes for Sale on Yahoo! Real Estate

If you're in the market for a new home, Yahoo! Real Estate is a handy resource used by thousands of people. The site features multiple home listings, including new construction, homes for sale, rental units, town homes and even foreclosures. This popular Web site also offers users powerful tools to refine searches and customize the experience of searching for a new home. Yahoo! Real Estate is a reputable resource that may just help you find your dream home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet connection
• Computer

Complete the Yahoo! Real Estate Home Search Form

1. Load the Yahoo! Real Estate homepage (see Resources below).

2. Type in your desired home search location. Choose either city and state or zip code.

3. Select the listing type you prefer to search by clicking the appropriate radio button. You may only search one type of listing at a time.

4. Specify your price range and desired number of bedrooms and bathrooms (this information is not required).

5. Click "Search" to view all available results.

Interpret the Yahoo! Real Estate Homes for Sale Search Results

6. View the interactive map. This allows you to view all matching results and their specific areas.

7. Roll over each number result to view the price.

8. Click on a number to view a snapshot of information about the listing, including address, price and size.

9. Read the specific details for each result in the listings section. This includes a photo (if available) and basic information on the house for sale.

10. Refine your search parameters in the Refine Results section. This includes price range, bathrooms and bedrooms desired, property type and location.

11. Click a specific listing to view all the known details, including property type, status and other valuable information.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're already logged in with your Yahoo! account, loading the homepage will automatically highlight your city. You can also create a new account with a different address to view local results from the area you're moving to.
• If you need help or troubleshooting, check out the Yahoo! Real Estate Help Section.
• Keep in mind that Yahoo! will collect your information and transactions to personalize your experience. For more information check the Yahoo! Real Estate Privacy Policy.