15 of the Best Real Estate Websites in 2025 to Buy, Sell, Rent

Best for neighborhood-level data: AreaVibes

Before deciding to move to a new place, it’s helpful to scope out the area you’re eyeing. AreaVibes uses what the site calls a “Livability Score” for cities and neighborhoods to help users find the best place to live. The rating takes into account amenities, cost of living, crime, employment, housing, schools, and user ratings, and a rating of 100 is the highest an area can receive.

The site provides statistics comparing how affordable or expensive a community is compared to the broader city. It also features comments from real residents about the perks and drawbacks of an area, so a user can get the inside scoop firsthand.

While some other neighborhood data aggregators offer similar or even more in-depth information, what sets AreaVibes apart is that it’s free to use while still providing heaps of information about a particular locale.

Best mobile app: Trulia

Trulia offers a great mobile experience for shopping for homes on the go. Earning 4.8 stars on the App Store and 4.7 stars on Google Play, the app touts several map overlays, including demographics, schools, local shops and restaurants, traffic volume, and natural disaster risk. You can also use the map’s draw feature to refine your search to a specific area.

The listing pages provide home highlights, an estimate of your monthly payment, open house availability, and a map and street view to give you a better idea of the property’s location. You can schedule a tour in-app and get driving directions to the property when you’re ready to see it for yourself.

There are additional tools for finding mortgage rates, calculating mortgage payments and affordability, and getting pre-qualified for a home loan.

Trulia is owned by Zillow, and cannot be used to list a for-sale or rental property — you’ll have to go through Zillow to do that. That being said, it’s still a solid option for users looking to explore the neighborhoods they’re home shopping in.

Best for investor resources and networking: BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets has cultivated a massive online community for real estate investors and offers a ton of related educational resources to boot. While much of the content is free, the site offers paid membership plans.

The entry-level package Pro costs $32.50 per month. It provides access to market and deal finder tools, calculator and analysis tools for new properties, lease agreement templates, and property management software. Meanwhile, the top-tier plan Pro Platinum is priced at $52 per month. It offers everything in Pro plus access to five self-guided boot camps.

Users of the site can get a lot of value at no cost, too. For example, “Forums” operates somewhat like a non-anonymous Reddit, where investors can ask anything to the broader community and connect through nested comment threads. Curious whether McAllen, Texas, or Chattanooga, Tennessee is a better place to invest? Throw it out to the forum and crowdsource the answer on BiggerPockets.

Best for first-time homebuyers: HomeLight Buyer Resource Center

Buying a home is an exciting but overwhelming process, especially for first-timers. so HomeLight created an entire hub of resources to help you navigate each step with confidence.