Real Estate Technology

Their have been some cool new gadgets come up lately that we think will eventually affect how you search for real estate. I'd like to share some of these cool features with you today so you'll be up-to-date on the latest technology available to you (and I'd like to think ahead of the other Murfreesboro area agents). The Jones Team is certainly on the forefront of the Rutherford County Tennessee Real Estate Technology scene and we're always striving to keep it that way.

First up is the great new features available in Google Earth's 4.3 Release. There are numerous new functions in this version. Most notably 3D renderings of entire cityscapes that you can explore from your computer and great lighting tools. Ever wonder how a home will look in the morning opposed to the evening? I'm sure many of us have been concerned with how the sun will affect you sleep. See for yourself with this virtual imaging tool. This is a free service offered by Google at http://earth.google.com. Watch this video from MyTechOpinion (my favorite real estate technology blog) for more info.

Another great new tool by Google is the Street View function in Google Maps. Using this technology you can walk down a street and see a neighborhood right from the comfort of your own home. This is great for weeding out those "To good to be true" listings that look great on paper but not so good in person. This tool will be growing in popularity very quickly. It has only been available for about a month and the cities available are still limited to larger metropolitan areas (there are currently about 40) but we expect this will increase gradually over time to include our area (you can already explore Nashville, TN with this great tool). Here's a video on this new Google maps service.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91wuBqlny50

Or try it yourself at http://maps.google.com

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