When buying property in the United States you can buy directly from the property owner through a private sale or purchase using a real estate agent (the seller will pay the commission for both the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent).

The Internet is one of the best places to find real estate for sale in the United States. The following resources provide listings of properties available on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) which is the main listing service throughout the country.

Realtor.com: The National Association of Realtors, the leading organization in the country for real estate agents, maintains Realtor.com. The website provides a listing of properties throughout the country currently on the market.

Homes.com: This website provides individuals with an easy way to search through listings. You can also find new homes, foreclosures and rental properties.

Another option for finding properties for sale is simply to contact real estate agencies and brokerages directly. Consider the following real estate agencies within the United States that offer specific aid to buyers:

- Century 21: Century 21 is a full service real estate agency. Some agents specialize in foreign nationals purchasing real estate in the United States.

- Coldwell Banker: Another well respected real estate agency present in most of the United States is Coldwell Banker.

- Remax.com: Although not the oldest, this respected real estate agency specializes in affordable listings.

Other Options

In addition to these methods for finding real estate for sale in the United States, there are several other options to take into consideration. ForSalebyOwner.com is a listing service for homeowners selling their own properties. These will not be listed in any real estate agent’s website or most other Internet listings. Another option for this type of listing is ByOwner.com. In addition, you may also wish to try the local newspapers of the city/area that you are planning to move to, many of which include classified ads for property.