The new REALTOR.ca iPad app is now available FREE to download from the iTunes App Store!
The new iPad app will provide users with the same functionality and detail they get from the REALTOR.ca iPhone app, while taking advantage of the larger screen size and unique user experience of the iPad.
The iPad’s built-in GPS allows users to get up-to-date property information, photos and driving directions for properties “Near Me”. Users can also find “New Listings” and if it’s a weekend, they can find “Open Houses” based on their GPS location. Properties can be viewed on the map, in list format and either landscape or portrait! Other new features include an expanded search filter for power users.
Just like the REALTOR.ca iPhone app, users can:
- Search by location, by MLS number, or through the property search where they can specify the property type, features (number of bedrooms and bathrooms) and the price range for properties anywhere in Canada.
- Create a custom “Property Tour” whereby users select the properties they would like to see, pick a starting point and allow the app to plot the most efficient route.
- View their list of “Favourites” and “Recently Viewed” properties.
- Contact their sales representative through the “My Agent” feature, or the listing broker for more information about a specific property. Sales representatives can also be added to the device’s contacts list.
The REALTOR.ca iPad app makes it easier for users to connect with REALTORS® to view, buy or sell a property.
CREA upgrades REALTOR.ca
CREA’s REALTOR®.ca 5.6 is now live and brings exciting new features to enhance the consumer experience. The two most valuable features are the inclusion of a Walk Score® and auto-detection for users accessing REALTOR.ca through mobile devices. The release also includes some backend changes and bug fixes.
What’s a Walk Score®?
Walk Score® helps home and property buyers find a walkable place to live or work. Walk Score® is a number between 1 and 100 that measures the walkability of any address. Here’s how it works:
Score Description
90-100 Walker’s Paradise – daily errands do not require a car
70-89 Very walkable – most errands can be accomplished on foot
50-69 Somewhat walkable – some amenities are within walking distance
25-49 Car-dependent – A few amenities are within walking distance
0-24 Car-dependent – Almost all errands require a car
The Walk Score® is now located directly below “Location” (address) on the description to the right of the photo in REALTOR.ca.
Auto-detect for m.realtor.ca
The auto-detect function will ensure that users visiting REALTOR.ca with their tablets and smartphones will be automatically prompted to decide if they prefer to use the mobile site or the desktop version of REALTOR.ca. This will enhance the experience and usability of the site for these visitors.