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Luckily for homebuyers, house hunting apps are growing in number and sophistication. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes more competitive, mobile apps are getting better at helping consumers find accurate housing information while offering features to help users narrow down their search. “My clients often use StreetEasy, Zillow and Redfin,” says Nicole Beauchamp, associate real estate broker of Sotheby’s International Realty in New York. Some apps are also collaborative or have extra features for real estate agents. “I really like to be able to see the history on...

Then there is the question of whether you want to negotiate. Each firm and agent is different, and they may not be open to negotiation. However, in my view it is worth a try. One idea could be to offer a sliding scale of fees; where the percentage they get is reduced in line with price reductions. If you are looking for an estate agent, although fees are of course a big factor, try to think about the process in the round. Yes of course you want someone who can negotiate...