I've used realestate.com.au for years but recent app updates feel cluttered with ads and sponsored placements that bury genuine listings. It also crashed a couple of times mid-search. The data is still the best around, which makes the clunky experience more annoying.
Best data set
Cluttered, occasionally crashing app
As a seller I found REA Group's listing depth great but the relentless upsells to feature my property were off-putting and expensive. Without paying for prominence, my listing slid down quickly. Powerful platform, but it feels like it squeezes vendors hard.
Big audience
Costly, aggressive upsells
We'd almost given up until a perfect listing appeared on realestate.com.au within minutes of going live, thanks to REA Group's instant alerts. The detailed floorplans and 3D tours let us view confidently before driving across the city. Couldn't be happier with the experience.
Instant alerts, 3D tours
If you're buying in Australia, REA Group's portal is non-negotiable. The breadth of listings, suburb research and price estimate tools gave me everything I needed in one place. Notifications were fast and accurate, and I never felt I was missing properties. Brilliant.
Comprehensive, accurate alerts
realestate.com.au from REA Group simply has the most properties, and almost every agent lists here first. The inspection planner and saved searches made our Brisbane hunt efficient. Sold price history and suburb insights helped us bid sensibly at auction. Outstanding.
Largest listing pool, great tools