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Pedal to find your dream home with Google Maps
Monday, December 5, 2011
(
Cross-posted on the
Lat Long Blog
.
)
The features available in
Google Maps
are equally functional and fun. You can tour distant cities with
Street View
or map out a trip with multiple destinations using
Custom Maps
. Not only is Google Maps a great tool for everyday personal use, but it’s can also be used as a practical business tool. Such is the case for Matt Kolb, owner of
Pedal to Properties
.
Matt is an avid cyclist and a realtor based in Boulder, Colorado. In 2006, Matt decided to blend his hobby and career by founding his own real estate agency called
Pedal to Properties
. His company is built on the idea that by touring homes via bicycle, one can get a better sense of the local community and determine if a particular property is the right fit.
When Matt meets with clients, he locates various properties on Google Maps and creates a biking route of the houses they’ll visit that day, using
Bicycling Directions
as a guide. Home buyers are encouraged to interact with the map, using Street View to check out a property and its surrounding neighborhood, and using nearby search to take a look at local schools and businesses. Through this process Matt is able to narrow down viable homes for a specific buyer, making the experience enjoyable and time-efficient.
If you have interesting stories about how you use biking directions, Street View, or other Google Maps features to enhance your business, comment on our
Google+ Page
with #mygmapstory
Posted by Dave Kim, Product Marketing Manager
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