Unless you've been living in a cave, you must know that a good portion of the East Coast got clobbered by two huge snow storms in the past week. Showing properties with over two feet of snow on the ground has certainly been a challenge.
Buyers, who have been cooped up in their houses/apartments are starting to have "cabin fever" and want to get back out looking. Yesterday I had the opportunity to show a nice waterfront property in the area.
It was a bank REO and needless to say the bank hadn't yet gotten around to doing any shoveling or plowing. We ended up tromping through a couple of feet of snow getting to the house. We had no idea whether there was even a walkway or driveway. No feel for what the property looks like when it's covered with that much snow.
Technology to the rescue. With the iPhone. if I have cell phone coverage I also have a fast data connection. Google maps for the iPhone pulled up the property address and one click over to the satellite view provided a fantastic view of the property.
It's amazing what technology can do to help real estate agents and their clients today.
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®
Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc.
Crofton, MD 21114
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Google maps are terrific. I use them all the time. I used them on Thursday when they sent me 10 miles out of my way for a BPO. Sometimes they are winners and sometimes they lose...most of the time, they are accurate, and in this instance, they were the best. Hope you can sell that one, too.
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Very cool.
Although it didn't snow here, we also had just a touch of cabin fever resulting in high activity this week.
Is that a lake front property in the photo?
Great iPhone story. I love how the multitude of apps can get you out of a jam!
Suzanne: My GPS does that every once in a while too.
Ralph: I zoomed in for the picture but it actually is a protected inlet that is very close to the Chesapeake Bay.
William: My iPhone is amazing for real estate when you're out in the field.
Rich...
Darn it, this is just another kick in the butt for me to upgrade my handheld technology. Gee, thanks a lot!
Richard, I would l-o-o-ove to have an iPhone. The only thing that stops me is 3 letters...
Richard, another good example of where technology comes to the rescue. Thanks.
You are truly a high tech and resourceful buyers agent Richard...
Happy Valentine's day my friend,
Paul
Awesome to have the ability to do it. Yes foreclosure's rarely plow and up here we need it.
I keep a pair of boots high up in my car, if they want to walk the property I will walk it with them.
Well, now! Aren't you the clever one! I hope your innovative spirit gets you the sale!
Debi