It was 2018, and Brian and Krysten decided they were ready to make a move—in more ways than one.

They were in Connecticut, renting a small, “if you could call it a three bedroom” place from a friend. But they wanted a place of their own. 

In Colorado.

When you decide you’re ready to start looking for your first place, the process becomes all-consuming.

Before you know it, you’ve downloaded multiple apps like Zillow and Trulia, spent hours scrolling through listings, and signed up for waaaaay too many email notifications.

Here’s the truth about those apps: They’re fun, but they’re not actually useful.