Should I use Zillow or Realtor.com to find a house?

For most homebuyers, the best approach is to use both Zillow and Realtor.com, but for slightly different purposes.

Choose Realtor.com if you’re actively shopping and want listing data that is typically closely tied to MLS feeds. Choose Zillow if you’re in the research phase, prefer a more intuitive browsing experience, or want to explore a wider mix of listings and home data in one place.

In practice, many buyers start with Zillow for browsing and market research, then cross-check important listings on Realtor.com and with a local agent before making an offer.