Start with the publisher
Identify the company operating a website and any commercial relationship behind a recommendation. A brokerage website, a national portal and a building directory can all provide useful information, but they do not necessarily have the same purpose. A published disclosure helps a reader understand the context of the content.
Read the data source
Check whether the page is an individual listing, an MLS-based search result, a building profile or a project profile. Look for a listing attribution, a data source and a refresh schedule. A directory's project count is not the number of residences available to buy.
Use the right page for the question
Search pages help locate advertised properties. Building profiles organize context about a condominium. Neighborhood pages introduce an area. Project pages describe developments. You may need several of these records to assemble a useful shortlist, then current documents to verify a specific property.
Confirm before acting
Availability, pricing, fees and permitted uses can change. Check the listing and relevant documents, and seek qualified advice for the transaction. This guide describes website types and practical questions; it does not award points, prefer one portal over another or promise a financial result.
This is general research information, not legal, tax or investment advice.
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