How to Use Google Maps When Looking for a New Home
If you are considering purchasing a new home or investment property outside of your area, Google Maps should be your new best friend. Never before has it been easier to take the address of your desired property and obtain information in regards to surrounding businesses as well as potentially seeing a satellite view of the home from the street.
The Map View
The number one reason to utilize Google Maps when looking for a new home outside of your area is that it is free. All you have to do is log onto Google Maps and type in the address for the property you are considering purchasing. Instantly you will see a map view of where your home is located, complete with street names and some of the surrounding businesses.
The great thing about this version of the maps offered by Google Maps is that you can often determine everything from the nearest grocery store to nearby schools. You can then click “directions” to quickly find the directions from the home you are considering and other areas of interest such as work, school, and shopping.
The Satellite View
Along with the map view of Google Maps, you can also click “satellite” on the upper right hand corner of the screen in order to see an actual satellite view of the area. Zoom in to see details such as the neighborhood layout. Plus, some addresses will even enable you to take a street view of the property providing you with a better idea of what your home looks like from the road.
While utilizing the satellite feature, you can also determine the general neighborhood condition, including the upkeep of nearby homes. However, when opting for the satellite version of the map it is important to remember that it does not stream live; as a result, the maps are often rather dated.
Join Features
Regardless of whether you are using the map view or the satellite view, you are able to use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs on the left size of the screen to zoom in and out. In addition, you can click on the “A,” which is the address you entered, and then click “search nearby.” By simply typing it something like “pizza” local pizza restaurants will appear. This search feature is a great tool to help you determine how far away the home you are considering is from places you visit frequently.
In the end, Google Maps is a great asset when looking for a new home.
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February 4th, 2012 at 12:10 pm
I believe this also helps even if the house is still in close proximity to where you live and can certainly help with rental analysis as well for prospective investors and tenants.