We all know real estate is all about location, location, location! And not just in terms of determining property value. Between client meetings, property showings, open houses and closing appointments, it can often seem to a REALTOR® that real estate is all about directions, directions, directions!
We’ve come a long way since the days of jotting down hand-written directions from a cooperating agent, and the advent of map apps has been a real game changer for the industry. MapJam is a web and mobile map publishing platform that takes it a step further and offers a way to create and share personalized interactive maps with clients and colleagues. The easy-to-make customizable maps allow you to not only share the location of a specific property or meeting place, but also highlight nearby points of interest, such as restaurants, shopping, parks, entertainment venues and schools. And directions are instantly available at the click of a button.
Creating the map is simple and takes only a few seconds. Just type in the address and an interactive map of the location instantly appears. A pin marks the specific location of the property, and you can insert more details in the “content card” on the side of the screen such as a title, notes about the property and a photo. If desired, you can also select the option to display various amenities that are close by. Once your map is complete, you can share it via text message or email with one click, or post to social media.
Whether it’s sending your buyer clients some potential homes for review, or letting another agent know where to meet you to view one of your listings, a Map Jam map will give them more than just an address or directions. It will provide them with a snap shot of a property’s location that they would normally have to visit to see for themselves, saving them (and you) precious time and energy later.
The basic plan is available for free, and offers everything to meet the needs of most REALTORS®. For higher volume needs, Plus and Enterprise plans are available for a monthly fee. Visit mapjam.com to get started today.