Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters 02 Aug 2017 by Linda Williams
Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters
More than 77 percent of people own a
smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a
day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1
We check it while we’re waiting in line and during our leisure time, whether
we’re scrolling through social media, reading emails or getting up-to-date on
the latest news.
Smartphones are not only a useful tool for
communication. With the following apps
, you can get organized (whether you plan to buy or sell), save money, learn about the homes in your neighborhood and get inspired for your next renovation project. If you’re like 81 percent of people, you have your smartphone with you during most of your waking hours; let it help you stay organized and make your life easier.3
, you can get organized (whether you plan to buy or sell), save money, learn about the homes in your neighborhood and get inspired for your next renovation project. If you’re like 81 percent of people, you have your smartphone with you during most of your waking hours; let it help you stay organized and make your life easier.3
Apps For Homeowners: Get Renovation
Inspiration
These apps not only offer ideas for your next
remodel or home décor project, some of them even give you a preview of what
your home may look like once it’s finished.
1.)
Houzz (Free)
The Houzz app is the number one app for home
design and it’s no wonder; the app gives you access to all the inspiration,
blogs and design ideas from the Houzz site on your phone or tablet. The app
features View in My Room 3D, which allows you to view products in your home before
you buy. Just take a photo of the space and a 3D version of the product will
appear. Browse products, save photos of designs you’d like to view later and
connect with local professionals in your area. Whether you’re gathering ideas
for your next renovation and décor project or you’re just browsing, the Houzz
app will satisfy all your design needs.
2.)
iHandy Carpenter ($1.99)
Make sure the photos, shelves, mirrors and
other artwork you hang are even and aligned with this helpful app. It’s an
all-in-one tool kit that features a plumb bob, surface level, bubble level bar,
ruler and protractor. No need to purchase these tools separately; just hold
your smartphone up to the wall and the app will take care of the rest.
3.)
Color911 ($3.99)
If you’re thinking of changing the color
scheme of your home or want to find the right shades for lamp shades, rugs or
throw pillows to match your vintage sofa, the Color911 app provides
pre-selected color palettes to match any color scheme. Take a photo of the room
or the furniture and the app will create a custom palette full of complementary
colors. Write notes about your palette and organize it all into folders to
share with family, friends or your design professional.
(iOS)
Bonus Apps for Homeowners:
AroundMe
(Free)
Hungry and looking for a local hotspot?
Meeting friends at a coffee shop nearby? Or just need to find the closest ATM?
AroundMe allows you to search for the nearest restaurants, banks, gas stations,
book a hotel or find a movie schedule close to where you live. Open the app and
start learning more about your neighborhood. (iOS, Android, Windows)
BrightNest
(Free)
From keeping things clean to making them
colorful, Brightnest, developed by Angie’s List, is loaded with suggestions on
how to make your home a better place to live. With categories of customized
tips (money-saving, cleaning, eco-friendly, healthy, cooking, and creative)
there are plenty of great ways to pull inspiration from the app. BrightNest
will help you tackle important home tasks with easy-to-follow instructions, a
personal schedule and helpful reminders. (iOS, Android, Web)
Apps For Sellers: List & Sell
Your Home Quickly
Are you a homeowner who is thinking of
selling? If you’re preparing to sell, you know there are a lot of tasks to
complete before putting your home on the market. These apps help you manage
your to-dos so you can list and sell your home more efficiently with fewer
distractions.
4.)
Homesnap (Free)
Using the Homesnap app, you can snap a photo of any home,
nationwide, to learn more about it. When you’re ready to sell, snap a few of
the homes in your neighborhood to find out their valuation. This app isn’t perfect,
which is why you should always consult with a local real estate agent. However,
it can give you a general idea of the value of your home compared to others in
the neighborhood. (iOS and Android devices)
5.)
Docusign (Free)
Use
the DocuSign app to complete approvals and agreements in hours—not days—from
anywhere and on any device. Quickly and securely access and sign any documents.
The benefit to using the app (over your desktop computer) is you will receive
push notifications when a document is waiting for your signature and you can
view and organize all your docs on-the-go. Using the easily downloadable app,
receive and sign documents for free. You can receive and sign documents for
free, but will need a paid account to send documents; pricing starts at $10 a
month. (iOS, Android, Windows, Web).
6.)
Wunderlist (Free)
Designed for use on the Web and mobile
devices, Wunderlist is a well-designed to-do list and task management program
that makes it easy to create a list and add tasks, due dates and reminders.
Organize your ideas or focus into separate lists or create tasks within one
list. You can also email them with whomever you collaborate, such as a spouse
or your real estate agent. (Android, iOS,
Windows Phone, Web)
Bonus App for Sellers:
Real
Estate Dictionary (Free)
Not sure what all those industry specific
terms mean? Search thousands of words and phrases from real estate, mortgage,
and financial dictionaries for clear, in-depth definitions. This is a handy app
for anyone who’s buying or selling and wants to learn more about the process. (iOS, Android)
Apps For Renters: Get Ready to Buy
Not ready to buy a home just yet? These apps
will help you get into the perfect rental while you save money, build a budget
and get on track for homeownership.
7.)
Mint (Free)
Do you know where your money goes each month?
Manage your bills, budget and credit score all in one place. Mint is a free app
that helps you view your complete financial picture and track your spending. We
recommend this app to anyone, but it’s especially useful for renters who need
to crack down on their spending in order to save for a down payment. Use Mint
to look for areas you can cut spending in order to save a little extra each
month. (iOS, Android)
8.)
Acorns ($1 a month to start)
Acorns is modernizing the practice of saving
loose change with their automated savings tool. The app rounds up your
purchases on linked credit or debit cards, then sweeps the change into a
computer-managed investment portfolio. Acorns is free for four years for
college students and everyone else pays $1 a month until their account balance
hits $5,000, then 0.25% of their account balance per year. This is a useful
tool for those who have a hard time saving. (iOS, Android)
9.)
Neighborhoods & Apartments
Built for the on-the-go apartment hunter, this
app from Walk Score takes the hassle out of finding your next home or apartment
and helps you live near the people and places you love. They collect listings
from top rental listing sites and we like them because they share how walkable
each address is, determined
by access to public transit, things to do, bike trails, shorter commutes, etc. (iOS, Android)
Bonus Apps for Renters:
Wally (Free)
Wally
is a personal finance app that helps you compare your income to expenses, so
you can understand where your money goes each month, and set and achieve goals.
Wally lets you keep track of the details as you spend money: where, when, what,
why, & how much. We love how simple it is to set a personalized savings
target and scan receipts. (iOS, Android)
Credit Karma (Free)
If you’re preparing to buy, boosting your credit score is likely a goal you’ve set. Credit Karma is a free app that allows you to safely monitor your score and receive updates on ways you can improve it over time. They provide financial calculators and educational articles to help you better understand what credit is all about. Check as often as you want, and it doesn’t hurt your score. (iOS, Android, Web)
If you’re preparing to buy, boosting your credit score is likely a goal you’ve set. Credit Karma is a free app that allows you to safely monitor your score and receive updates on ways you can improve it over time. They provide financial calculators and educational articles to help you better understand what credit is all about. Check as often as you want, and it doesn’t hurt your score. (iOS, Android, Web)
Apps for Buyers: Find the Perfect Home
When you’re ready to buy, there are several
apps that can help you stay on top of the process. Whether you’re browsing
online at different neighborhoods and homes and can’t seem to remember where
all your saved data and information went or you want to save an important task
or a neighborhood or listing clipped from the Web, these apps help you keep it
all straight.
10.)
Dwellr (Free)
Dwellr is run by the U.S Census Bureau and
provides demographic information about the neighborhoods you are considering moving
to. You get a variety of education/school, real estate, transportation, and
population statistics to give you an idea of what it would be like living
there. If you want to get the feel of a potential neighborhood, then Dwellr may
just be the app to help you find the best home. (iOS, Android)
11.)
Evernote (Free for the Basic version, $34.99 per year
for Plus and $69.99 per year for Premium)
Collect ideas, notes and images in one place
to access later on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Categorize your notes
so you can find them quickly and easily and share them with others in a group
notebook. Add the Web Clipper feature to your browser and clip and save
articles, blogs and images from the Web. Whether you’re collecting research on
a business idea or you’re looking for inspiration for a home renovation, Evernote
can help you keep it all together. (Web, iOS, Android)
12.)
Mortgage Calculator (Free)
There are a lot of free mortgage calculators
available for download that will help you quickly determine what your monthly
payment will be while you’re house hunting. We recommend picking your favorite
and using it to help you shop in your price range. These numbers should be used
as a guide, work with your agent and mortgage professional to learn exactly
what type of loan you’ll qualify for. (Web, iOS, Android)
Bonus App for Buyers:
Google Maps (Free)
Google
Maps is a must-have for anyone who’s house hunting. When you’re ready to visit
a property or check out a neighborhood, you can use Google Maps to give you
turn by turn directions to the house. You can use their satellite view to get a
good idea how far important things like schools, parks, shopping, bus stops,
and restaurants are to a home you are interested in and check out the other
houses on the street. (Web, Android, iOS,)
Ready
to move beyond the app?
If you’re thinking of buying or selling your
home, or know someone who is, keep us in mind because we’re happy to help!
Source: 1. Pew Research Center, January 12,
2017
http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/12/evolution-of-technology/
2. Deloitte, 2016 global mobile consumer survey: US edition
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/technology-media-and-telecommunications/articles/global-mobile-consumer-survey-us-edition.html
3. Gallup, July 9,
2015
http://www.gallup.com/poll/184046/smartphone-owners-check-phone-least-hourly.aspx
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