Virtual Homes MLS Map Search Tool Changes the Way People Research, Buy & Sell Property

April 27, 2009 - PRLog -- AMHERST, NH – The recently launched Virtual Homes MLS Map Search Tool (www.virtualhomesmls.com) is a unique, innovative and valuable tool that’s improving the way people research, buy and sell real estate.
Virtual Homes MLS is the only map-based search tool in New Hampshire and Massachusetts that provides access to the entire Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in both states. The three most important aspects of real estate are location, location, location. Virtual Homes MLS is based on that premise and allows users to view comprehensive online property listings by location and to filter those listings by their search criteria.
Visitors can use this new tool to quickly and easily view homes for sale virtually, searching by neighborhood, price range and/or preferred amenities (number of bedrooms, bathrooms, square footage, acreage, etc.), without having to visit the property in person.
Virtual Homes MLS uses mash-up technology, which combines data from several sources into a single integrated tool. In this case, Virtual Homes obtains property listings from the MLS system, then reformats and displays the information on a map.
“We recognize that consumers increasingly utilize technology to save time and make life easier,” said Fred Doleac, Founder/CEO of Virtual Homes.  “The Virtual Homes Map tool allows consumers to have direct access to property data they can manipulate themselves based on the criteria that are most important to them – primarily location, price and amenities.”
“This cutting-edge tool requires no commitment,” Doleac continued. “It’s free with no registration requirements and visitors don’t need to have an established relationship or affiliation with a Realtor.”

The Virtual Homes MLS tool provides significant benefits to buyers, sellers and agents, including:
•   Free access without registration
•   Direct access to NH and MA MLS systems
•   Search – and compare pricing – by neighborhood
•   Easily find homes in target neighborhoods
•   Search by county map for nearby towns and cities
•   See proximity to schools, recreations, and highways
•   Compare values from town to town in NH and MA
•   View satellite, exterior and interior pictures of all listings
•   Search by price, specific criteria, or specific property
•   Sellers – view competition in town, understand absorption rate
•   Buyers – understand neighborhood values
•   Agents – efficiently show clients location of homes in price range
“The real estate industry has changed in the past few years, and we’re in a consumer-driven economy today,” said Doleac.  “With the current $8,000 tax credit, historically low interest rates, and best affordability in years, this is a great time to be buying a house. Our cutting-edge tool is incredibly efficient, saving buyers – and agents – an incredible amount of time and will change the way people research, buy and sell real estate. There are other virtual real estate tools available, but they don’t have direct access to Multiple Listing Services (MLS) and, therefore, don’t include all available listings that ours does.”  
About Virtual Homes
Virtual Homes is a New England-based network of virtual community web sites. Its mission is to provide home buyers and home sellers with an online resource and a "virtual visit" to the community, utilizing panoramic photography of landmarks, schools, neighborhoods, businesses and recreational facilities. These virtual tours provide valuable information about the kind of lifestyle each community offers.
For more information call 603-732-1800 or toll free at 800-856-2479 or visit www.virtualhomesmls.com.

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