Free property mapping tool - Launch of mapVine

As we discussed in previous blog posts we have been working on a free mapping tool intended for property managers and real estate professionals.

We are happy to announce the launch of mapVine! An easy way to showcase your properties on your site with a good looking map.

mapVine allows a web site owner to quickly create a map using Googleâ„¢ Maps technology for their web site with little or no programming knowledge.

How does it work? This three minute demonstration video shows how to map three properties quickly. (a) Select the metro area where your properties are located, (b) input your properties within the system, and then (c) simply copy the code provided into your web site where you want the map to appear.

You can optionally customize your map by (a) choosing the type of map you wish to display as your default (street, hybrid or satellite), and (b) choosing the map size (small or large). You can also set the default map center and zoom for any location within the United States.

While mapVine was originally designed for property managers and real estate agents it can also be used for other industries that require property mapping for their sites, such as a chain of local coffee shops.

Check out an example of a property management site using the mapVine interface: A Vantage Properties (Denver)

To signup for a free mapVine account visit:
http://www.rentvine.com/map/

Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions on how we can improve mapVine. One suggestion we have received is providing a choice between Google Maps and Microsoft Virtual Earth (Birds Eye View), we are considering this in our next release of mapVine.

You can see the mapVine press release here.

[tags]Property mapping, mashup, property-management, real estate, Real Estate Management, brokers, Google-Maps, maps, web design, marketing, Microsoft Virtual Earth, Web2.0[/tags]