Lianjia (链家) : Real-estate site for resale-home and rental listings, backed by local agents.

Founded in 2001, Lianjia grew from a Beijing brokerage into the resale and rental arm of Beike, the housing group listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Resale homes, new builds and rentals are listed by city with filters for price, layout and district plus agent profiles.

Searches connect to store-based agents who handle viewings and signings in person. Because the service targets the mainland with Chinese-only content, overseas visitors can browse Lianjia's listings but must close through a local agent.

Can I tour properties virtually on Lianjia?

You can. Lianjia offers VR virtual tours for many listings. Users can view 3D walkthroughs of properties from anywhere in the world. This is especially useful for overseas buyers scouting properties before visiting China.

Does Lianjia charge foreign buyers extra fees?

Lianjia's commission rates are generally the same for domestic and foreign buyers, typically 1-3% of the property price. However, foreign buyers face additional legal restrictions on property purchases in China.

Is Lianjia the same company as Beike?

Lianjia is a real estate brokerage brand owned by Beike's parent company. Lianjia focuses on offline brokerage services, while Beike is the online platform. Both share the same property database and verification standards.