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“Honestly, looking at listings online is a waste of time. The vast majority aren’t updated in real-time, so you’ll frequently see something as being available when, in reality, it’s under contract or sold. Plus, listings aren’t always on there immediately. The MLS that realtors use and have access to is much better, especially in a market where things sell the same day they list.”
—creative_username
“Agree! Get a good realtor. Their commission comes from the sale, so you don’t pay them upfront or anything. You need real-time info and access to look at the homes you’re interested in. Not for nothing, my realtor also doubled as a therapist and talked us off several ledges during all the stress we experienced.”
—CheerBear48
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/homebuying-tips-from-experienced-owners