In this video, Avatar Bob guides you through the online search phase of buying a home. Discover the benefits of using the OneHome MLS portal over standard real estate websites and learn how to narrow down your perfect location.

  • The OneHome Portal Advantage: Once we partner up, you get direct access to the MLS via the OneHome portal. Unlike other sites, this gives you raw, real-time data so you know exactly which homes are truly active and available.
  • Collaborating with Your Agent: Your agent can see which homes you favorite and discard in the portal. This helps them learn your preferences and keep an eye out for properties that perfectly match your style.
  • Pinpointing Your Location: “Location, Location, Location” is the most critical search criteria. Whether you’re targeting a specific school district, setting a drive-time radius, or sticking to certain sides of the Twin Cities, defining your geographic area is key.
  • Understanding Location vs. Price: Keep in mind that home prices vary by area. You may need to weigh the benefits of getting more “bang for your buck” further out against compromising on features to stay in your absolute ideal spot.
  • Testing the Waters: To start, your agent will send you a list of homes sold in the past year that fit your criteria. Picking your favorites from this list helps fine-tune the search and ensures your parameters are realistic for the current market.

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A Quick Note from the Hive: The roadmap above is a general overview of our proven buying process. Because every home, timeline, and market situation is entirely unique, the information provided here is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice, nor does reading it establish an official real estate agency relationship. Our signed clients receive fully customized timelines, proprietary staging advice, and detailed strategic guidance tailored to their exact property. (If you are currently working with another broker, this is not intended as a solicitation.)