What’s the best mapping IDX?
In a subsequent post I plan to do a video review of several of the mapping IDX products out there. You might say that IDX comparisons have been done to death, but I want to specifically focus on the usability aspect of map search products. While most IDX providers include some sort of map interface, I find that many don’t produce they type of intuitive user experience that today’s home buyer seeks. So far I have on my list to review (in no particular order):
- Diverse Solutions (dsSearchAgent)
- REW
- Onjax
- RealGeeks
- SpotOn Connect
- Placester
- IDX Broker
- iHomeFinder
- iHouseWeb (IDXPro)
- Showcase IDX
- 1parkplace (Cirrus IDX)
- WolfNet (Map Trax)
If there are any other mapping IDX solutions that I missed that you think should be included, please post them in the comments.
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Mark
Posted at 10:32h, 08 AprilThanks Mike! I’ve been looking for this type of comparison for a while, and I’m looking forward to watching yours.
Jeff Manson
Posted at 09:57h, 09 AprilAnalytics show that list view as a primary results page have higher conversion rates into sign ups. That is why we make the primary results a list view and the interactive map available as a second option and a tab they can always click into and use. They can also get back into the list view easily as well plus back to the results.
many of the map search products are confusing and hard to use. Lead the user down a path and hard to figure out where to go when they get there.
Mike McGee
Posted at 11:57h, 10 AprilWhich IDX are you using?
Jeff Manson
Posted at 12:08h, 10 AprilHi Mike, My own.. I was one of the creators of Real Geeks. My website generated 205 sales last year 🙂 all organically..
Bryn Kaufman
Posted at 10:51h, 09 AprilMike, I understand those are the options for most unless they get something custom.
On my site we have taken the approach of using the real Google Maps to show listings on.
Here is a quote from my homepage which I think describes the advantages.
“Our Google Maps View is on the real Google Maps on Google’s Website and takes up the entire browser window. We do not use a scaled down version in a small box on our site. This gives you all the features that Google Maps offers like Street View, Satellite View, Traffic View, Photos, Directions, Weather, Terrain, and searching around the subject property for schools and shopping.”
For anyone getting some custom site work done they might think about this approach.
Christopher Baldwin
Posted at 19:32h, 09 AprilYou may want to look at SpacialMatch.com with Lifestyle Search….
Mike McGee
Posted at 18:35h, 13 AprilOh yeah, forgot about them. Thanks!
Jeff LaCroix
Posted at 22:55h, 11 AprilHi Mike..Jeff from SpotOn Connect. We are excited to be part of the list. Our map search is part of our latest release. We have some additional updates coming soon. Please let us know when you would like to review and we’ll point you to the latest map search. This should be fun!
Drew Meyers
Posted at 23:01h, 11 Aprilhey jeff
you should do a founder interview.. https://geekestateblog.com/meet-real-estate-tech-entrepreneur-series/
and we should catch up in person when i am back in seattle later this month
Jeff LaCroix
Posted at 23:37h, 11 AprilThat’s sounds great..let’s make sure we catch up.
Stephanie Crawford @AgentSteph
Posted at 07:25h, 15 AprilThe new Curaytor sites have interesting maps. I’m just getting mine up and going try StephanieCrawford.com
Mike McGee
Posted at 08:33h, 23 AprilWow, Stephanie, that does look great!
dirkknudsen
Posted at 11:10h, 10 MayStephanie- I loved it. What are you building this site with?
Stephanie Crawford @AgentSteph
Posted at 12:58h, 10 MayThanks! It’s a Curaytor.com site.
Jeff LaCroix
Posted at 11:25h, 03 MayHi Mike…sent you an email. Look forward to your reviews.
Katy McBride
Posted at 09:41h, 26 JuneDisplet is another IDX Solution you can use w/ WordPress I’ve heard.
Katy McBride
Posted at 09:41h, 26 JuneDisplet is another IDX Solution you can use w/ WordPress I’ve heard.