You can find a Realtor by posting in the Q&A section of Trulia. Trulia also has discussions about best neighborhoods, schools, etc. as does City-data. But the best website for home searches and quick responses is Redfin in my view. They will recommend inspectors etc. There is no reason why you can’t buy a home remotely. You can do virtual drives around the neighborhood, bird’s eye map views, search for proximity to freeways, shops, natural disasters, all online. All very straightforward. But there are things you won’t see or hear if you don’t visit the property. There are things you’ll overlook even if you do, but a visit minimizes them. Property taxes are higher but prices lower and no silly bubbles. Insurance is high too.
