In earlier eras, a would-be Metairie or New Orleans home
buyer had few tools to aid in the task of finding a home that was ‘just right.’
Today, the situation has gotten a good deal easier thanks to a wealth of real
estate apps that home buyers simply download onto their mobile devices. There
are apps that can help you with everything from finding your dream home (and
determining how much you can afford) to learning more about the neighborhood.
Home Buyer
Terminology
Every home buyer is inevitably exposed to a welter of
technical terms—and some of them have meanings that differ from what you would
guess. Trying to decipher the jargon is a challenge you can shortcut with a
good app dedicated to the task. Android users can download Relmark’s Glossary
Real Estate Terms; iPhone and other Apple devices use Barron’s
Dictionary of Real Estate Terms (although, like so many parts of the
Apple universe, it’s a bit pricey).
Neighborhood Info
When a home buyer wants truly in-depth information about an
area, SiteWise can provide some data that’s not usually provided. This
app was actually developed for commercial purposes, but since it gives a complete
overview of the demographics of the area around a home, it can provide useful
info. Typical data shows the average age of the population, their educational
level, average number of children, and how many renters and owners live in the
neighborhood.
Space measurements
Before you buy, you want to make sure that the property will
accommodate all of your furnishings. Big Blue Pixel’s Photo Measures app makes
quick work of memorializing what you find on any walk-through. You to take a
picture of each of the rooms, then save the relevant measurements on the photo
for later analysis after you get home.
Bottom line
Choosing the right property involves more than just finding
the right home. You also need to be sure that you can comfortably afford it
when all costs are considered. The highly-rated Home Buying Power app is
used by both professionals and consumers to estimate how much a property is
likely to cost—now and in the future. You can set the financial calculator to
reference the percentage of your income that you want to spend…or target the monthly
payment you are looking for.
This is just a handful of the innovative apps which are
streamlining the process today’s home buyer in Metairie and New Orleans experiences.
New apps are being introduced almost weekly, so when you find one you like,
look for the ‘users also bought’ icons that link to other useful tools. Of
course, the most useful of all is your Metairie and New Orleans real estate
expert—so don’t hesitate to give me a call!
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Terez B. Harris
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
www.TerezHarris.com
TerezHarris@kw.com
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TerezHarris@kw.com
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Terez B. Harris Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group 504-297-2619 www.TerezHarris.com
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