Are you looking to buy real estate? If so, you are looking for real estate for sale. Whether you’re looking to buy a home, apartment complex, or land, you have several search options. There are many classified sites and property sites online where these types of properties are for sale. With that said, you may want to consider using a desktop application that is commonly known as a property finder or real estate finder.

Before we dive into how you can find real estate for sale using one of these desktop programs, you may be wondering what’s so great about them. What makes these programs different from all those online property sites? Let’s start with the look of the desktop; it is a program that you download and install on your computer. You need to be connected to the internet to perform a property search, but your searches are done through the property finder. It is not necessary to open an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer.

Another interesting aspect of the desktop applications is that they are designed to simplify your searches. Most apps allow you to search thousands or at least hundreds of websites at once. So basically a search makes you search the entire internet. Most apps allow you to search real estate agent sites, MLS sites, for sale by owner sites, foreclosure sites, classified websites, and more. Other unique features include the ability to edit or sort your property listing, make use of multiple search filters, set up new property alerts, and easily contact sellers using an in-program system.

Now that you’re familiar with a desktop property finder, how do you find real estate for sale through one of these apps? Keep in mind that different programs have different methods of operation, but you’ll usually find them to be very similar.

To get a statement, you typically enter your search criteria. This often involves selecting a category, entering your zip code, and then selecting a radius to search. When it comes to category, some apps give you the option to search for all types of real estate for sale or allow you to restrict your results to, say, just houses for sale. So it is common for these programs to have optional search filters. Examples include using a keyword or keyword phrase, selecting a specific seller type (for sale by owner, foreclosure, or realtor), and selecting a number of rooms ( X number of rooms).

So there you have it. As you can see, it’s easy to find real estate for sale with a program you can download to your computer designed for property searches.