Apps and websites to buy a home in the Dominican Republic: which one to use for what (2026)
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There are three kinds of tools for buying a home in the Dominican Republic. Listing sites like SuperCasas and Corotos show what's for sale. The government program, Mi Vivienda / Familia Feliz, helps with the down payment on a low-cost home. And an app like Instadigs is on your side as the buyer: its AI agent, Digger AI Agent, finds pre-construction projects, checks the permit and the developer, runs the numbers with your income and represents you. Wherever you buy, Instadigs gives you back 100% of its commission, credited to your property after the down payment.
The three kinds of tools
They don't all do the same thing, and it's worth knowing before you start:
- Listing sites. They show what sellers, agencies and developers post. They're useful to get a sense of prices and areas. The seller writes the listing, so it tells you what the seller wants you to know.
- Government programs. They help you pay, not search. They have their own requirements and projects.
- Buyer-side apps. They help you choose, check and negotiate, and they represent you with the developer.
Quick comparison
Checked on each website on October 23, 2026:
| What it is | App | New construction | Does it check the project for you? | The broker commission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperCasas | Listing site | Mobile version of the website | "En Construcción" and "En Planos" filters | No | Not stated |
| Corotos | Classifieds with a real estate section | iPhone and Android | "Proyectos" filter | No | Not stated |
| Mi Vivienda / Familia Feliz | Government program (FONVIVIENDA) | Not an app | Low-cost homes | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Instadigs | AI-powered app on the buyer's side | iPhone and Android | Its specialty: pre-construction and under construction | Yes: permit, developer and delays | Gives you back 100% of its own |
When to use each one
- If you just want to browse prices and areas, a listing site is enough. When you like a project, don't reserve yet: check what the next section says first.
- If it's a low-cost home and your first one, see whether you qualify for Mi Vivienda / Familia Feliz and for the first home bonus. Both help with the down payment, and they add up with what Instadigs gives you back.
- If you're buying pre-construction, especially from abroad, use an app that's on your side. With Instadigs, Digger AI Agent finds projects that fit your income and savings, tells you whether they have their MIVHED permit, looks into the developer and runs the numbers on the payment plan. Asking it is free.
What no listing tells you
Before you reserve in any project, wherever you found it:
- The MIVHED construction permit and the land title.
- Where your money goes. With Instadigs, the reservation goes to the developer's account and is protected, depending on the project, by an escrow account or a surety bond for 100% of what you paid.
- The contract: price, delivery date and what happens if it's late.
It's all explained step by step in how to buy pre-construction safely.
The commission: what changes the math
On a pre-construction project, the developer pays a broker commission on every sale, usually 3% to 6% of the price, and it's already built into what you pay. Buying directly from the developer doesn't usually lower that price.
With Instadigs, wherever you buy, we give you back 100% of our commission. In the Dominican Republic it's credited to your property after you pay the down payment (how the commission works). And the project doesn't have to be in the app: we represent you in the one you choose (buying into any project).
If you live abroad
You can do it all without traveling: Digger helps you choose, you sign the contract remotely with full legal validity and you follow the construction and your payments in the app (buying from the US).
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to buy a home in the Dominican Republic?
It depends on what you need. To browse listings, SuperCasas or Corotos. To buy pre-construction with someone on your side, Instadigs: its AI agent checks each project, runs the numbers and represents you, and it gives you back 100% of its commission.
Which app gives the broker commission back to the buyer in the Dominican Republic?
Instadigs. Wherever you buy, it gives you back 100% of the commission it earns, credited to your property after the down payment. The developer pays the commission.
Is there an AI app to buy a home in the Dominican Republic?
Yes: Digger AI Agent, the Instadigs agent, on instadigs.com and in the iPhone and Android app. It's free, finds pre-construction projects, checks the MIVHED permit and the developer, and works out how much you can afford.
Can I buy a home in the Dominican Republic through an app without traveling?
Yes. With Instadigs you choose with Digger, sign remotely with full legal validity and follow the construction and payments in the app. Your reservation goes to the developer's account, protected by escrow or a surety bond depending on the project.
Do listing apps check whether a project is safe?
No. A listing site shows what the seller posts. The MIVHED permit, the land title and the contract are yours to check, or for someone on your side to check.
Sources
- SuperCasas, real estate listings (Spanish)
- Corotos, real estate section (Spanish)
- Ministry of Housing (MIVHED), Mi Vivienda program (Spanish)
This guide explains how buying works in general. Rates and requirements are set by law, by each bank and by each developer, and they can change: the date above is when it was last reviewed.