How Can I Search for Homes on the Official MLS Site?

Realtor.com can help you find the home you are looking for by the MLS listing.

If you are in the market for a home, you may be at a loss at where to look. It seems that there is a glut of information regarding homes for sale and it may be difficult to differentiate between what is real and what is marketing. One of the best ways to go about your search is to use Realtor.com, the official website of the National Association of Realtors. By searching the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) listings here, you will be able to cut away all of the noise which comes with buying a home and focus on exactly what you are looking for.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet Access
• Zip code of home location

Instructions

1. Open up your web browser. Go to Realtor.com.

2. Once the page loads, type the zIp code of the area you are moving to in the text box under "Find Homes."

3. Click on the radio button next to either "Buy" or "Rent" depending on what you are looking for. Type your price range in the boxes provided.

4. Click on the pull-down menus under "Beds" and "Baths" to specify the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you are looking for.

5. Click on the "More Options" link if you want to drill your search down further. You can choose the type of home you are looking for, include nearby areas, specify property features and community types. Click "Search" when you are finished.

Tips & Warnings

• Use this website to hone down your search to the properties you want. This way, you won't spend extra time looking for homes that don't fit your parameters.

• This site will not allow you to purchase the home directly. You will still have to contact a Realtor to help with the purchasing process.

References

• Realtor.com: MLS Listings