Are you looking for single family homes that you can call your own? There are so many homes on the market that it can be hard to narrow down your options. Or, you have the opposite issue and can't seem to find the right listings to make your homeownership a reality. It's hard to look at home after home and not find what you want, and it's even harder when there are not many options seemingly available to you in the first place.

You can use this guide to help you find great listings for single family homes. Speak to your real estate agent about landing a great home you can call your own for as long as you plan on living in your residence.

Online

Checking online is one of the main ways you can find a real estate listing worth looking into. When you use your online resources, check with your realtor first to see what sites they recommend. Some online real estate options are not as updated as others and can be harder to use since they have dated or sold homes in their listing; use your real estate agent to assist you in looking for houses online.

Social media

When it comes to getting a great house, sometimes social media is best. Social media is an outlet people use to share their everyday news, including the listing of a home for sale. If you want a quality home that others may not see right away because they are listed for sale by owner and don't have MLS numbers on them, social media is the place to search. Once you find a home through a chat forum or other social media outlet, let your realtor know so they can help you in the process of getting a home loan to purchase your property.

Newspaper

The classifieds are still a tried and true way to see real estate listings in your area for single family homes. If you are wanting to buy a home, but you don't want to use the Internet to do so, you can still use the newspaper to help you select from a variety of homes that you can buy or visit.

Word of mouth is another classic way to get into a new home. Spread the word that you are wanting a certain type of family home to call your own, and when you hear about one, call your real estate agent to take a look.