Is there a Mapping program that will map houses and give directions in a driving order of houses for sale in an area?

Patrice
Both Buyer and Seller
Kensington, MD

Answers (7)
Stew Keene
Agent
Phoenix, AZ

Hi Patrice,

All below are correct. Google will let you know where all the homes are located and plan a route.

What it wont tell you before you go out to look is if thee home is still available, what the type of sale will be allowed (FHA, VA, Conventional purchase) if it's a short sale or foreclosure (and what the differences are) if there is someone living in the home or not, how long it's been on the market, if there are any offers currently on the property that are being negotiated and how many are in back up position with the lender, if any offers fell through and so much more and most importantly it wont provide the keys to unlock the doors.

Remember, when you decide too look for homes, always us a local area Realtor and have them represent you independently. It costs you nothing.

All The Best,


Stew Keene
Master of Real Estate Society
Signature Realty Group

Thu Sep 10 2009, 14:56
Rod Rebello
Agent
Tempe, AZ

Just to be clear, when you go to the google maps website, click on "Get Directions", then enter your addresses. Click on "Add Destination" for more than 2.

The MLS service referred to by Tina uses the same google map program. After searching for houses in the MLS your agent can just click on "route" to provide a driving map. Or you agent can set you up with an MLS portal where you can do it yourself.

Web Reference: http://maps.google.com
Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:42
Tina Larsen
Broker
85372

I stand corrected...Rod says you can get a driving route for more than two addresses in Google. Cool! :-)

Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:24
Tina Larsen
Broker
85372

Hi Patrice,

Our local MLS system allows us to map houses for sale and create a driving route. You can ask your realtor to do this for you. If you're not already working with a realtor, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to assist you.

I'm not aware of any other mapping utility (Google, Yahoo, BIng, etc.) that will allow you to create a diving route for more than two locations (e.g. Point A to Point B).

Tina

Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:22
Rod Rebello
Agent
Tempe, AZ

Google maps can do this. You enter a list of addresses and it will give you directions for the shortest route.

Web Reference: http://maps.google.com
Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:20
Kyle S. Hufford
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

Scottsdale, AZ

Or if from out of town they should be able to drive you around as well.

Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:15
Kyle S. Hufford
Mortgage Broker
or Lender

Scottsdale, AZ
FIRST ANSWER

Do you have a Realtor, they should be able to do this for you. Google Maps is favorite..

Thu Sep 10 2009, 08:15

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