How to Find a House Listing Date

A house listing date can make a world of difference when it comes to purchasing a home. Finding a house listing date can save you money and time since it can help you to decide if you want to make an offer or not. Find a house listing date by contacting the real estate agency or going online.

• Visit the real estate agency and inquire about the listing date on a home that you have seen. The real estate agency may have the listing date in their file since they keep a record of all of their properties.


• Write down the phone number of the real estate agency. Find the phone number on the real estate sign in the front yard of the home. Call the real estate agency to find out what the listing date of the home.


• Go online and search for the real estate agency since many real estate agencies have Web pages. Locate the real estate agency's contact information including phone number and email address. Email the agency to gain information on the listing date. Get faster service with email since some agents many respond back to you on their home computer.


• Find the listing date on the real estate agency's Web page by looking Property Details or Listing Information. It should show when listed or the duration of the listing.


• Go into your local grocery store and find home books. Many communities have a magazine with homes for sale in the area. Browse through the magazine to see if you can find the home and listing date.