Comments on: And Now Real Estate vertical search http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Brainerd Realtor http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-953073 Brainerd Realtor Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:10:55 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-953073 I had never heard NY has no MLS system in place. That is insane. Google maps was a big discussion at the Google SXC west this past weekend. I also agree with Rick Ho, #5 gEarth INt. is really a cool tool to use. I had never heard NY has no MLS system in place. That is insane. Google maps was a big discussion at the Google SXC west this past weekend.

I also agree with Rick Ho, #5 gEarth INt. is really a cool tool to use.

]]> By: Gordon http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-923802 Gordon Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:17:55 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-923802 Wow, the good old days. Wow, the good old days.

]]> By: Kalpa http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25200 Kalpa Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:07:40 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25200 <p>www.urbanregistry.com? Has anyone heard of this NY-centric website launched silently last month? The beta version carries thousands of "for sale" listings and thirty thousand "rental" listings on the website. The largest numbers are in Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are some in Queens, several in Staten Island as well, and the Bronx not left behind. Numerous rentals throw out an error message, but the way the rental market is in NYC, it's not surprising. The data could do with some clean up, but it's getting there, so users won't see error messages. Take a look. Besides, currently there's no sign-up required. [Will this appear, if it's not filtered, in bold! Hope not] Thanks, Om. </p> <p>(By the way, I'm not sure why the font here is in extra bold)</p> http://www.urbanregistry.com? Has anyone heard of this NY-centric website launched silently last month? The beta version carries thousands of “for sale” listings and thirty thousand “rental” listings on the website. The largest numbers are in Manhattan and Brooklyn. There are some in Queens, several in Staten Island as well, and the Bronx not left behind. Numerous rentals throw out an error message, but the way the rental market is in NYC, it’s not surprising. The data could do with some clean up, but it’s getting there, so users won’t see error messages. Take a look. Besides, currently there’s no sign-up required. [Will this appear, if it's not filtered, in bold! Hope not] Thanks, Om.

(By the way, I’m not sure why the font here is in extra bold)

]]> By: Rick Ho http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25199 Rick Ho Tue, 04 Apr 2006 16:16:11 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25199 <p>Tight Google map integration is definitely the trend of the next gen real estate search engine.</p> <p>Take a look at http://www.housingrobots.com In additional to what Trulia is providing, they have a couple of unique features that I can't find in similar sites.</p> <p>1) "SCHOOL-FIRST" search where buyer can have an overview of top school districts and start from there.</p> <p>2) "PRICE-HISTORY" tracking, so you see all the price changes of the houses.</p> <p>3) "SURROUNDING" info. They provide surrounding schools, restaurants, church and bank info for their listed house. Very handy. </p> <p>4) Their Google Map integration is very well done. All the nearby cities will be updated when you move around. Unlike Trulia which give an approximation at high zoom level, their housing information is accurate at all zoom level.</p> <p>5) I also like their Google Earth integration</p> <p>Take a look to see if you like it.</p> <p>Rgds, Ricky</p> Tight Google map integration is definitely the trend of the next gen real estate search engine.

Take a look at http://www.housingrobots.com In additional to what Trulia is providing, they have a couple of unique features that I can’t find in similar sites.

1) “SCHOOL-FIRST” search where buyer can have an overview of top school districts and start from there.

2) “PRICE-HISTORY” tracking, so you see all the price changes of the houses.

3) “SURROUNDING” info. They provide surrounding schools, restaurants, church and bank info for their listed house. Very handy.

4) Their Google Map integration is very well done. All the nearby cities will be updated when you move around. Unlike Trulia which give an approximation at high zoom level, their housing information is accurate at all zoom level.

5) I also like their Google Earth integration

Take a look to see if you like it.

Rgds, Ricky

]]> By: Paul Fischman http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25198 Paul Fischman Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:02:42 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25198 Trulia is an Interesting site however i must mention that i came across a great New York City based real estate site called CityCrybs.com. It seems like it is not a vertical site yet a comprehensive classifieds site with a diverse selection of properties listed by local agents and landlords. Lots of pictures and also google maps for each customized search. Check it out www.citycrybs.com Trulia is an Interesting site however i must mention that i came across a great New York City based real estate site called CityCrybs.com. It seems like it is not a vertical site yet a comprehensive classifieds site with a diverse selection of properties listed by local agents and landlords. Lots of pictures and also google maps for each customized search. Check it out http://www.citycrybs.com

]]> By: Om Malik’s Broadband Blog — » Web 2.0 Exit… what is that? http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25197 Om Malik’s Broadband Blog — » Web 2.0 Exit… what is that? Fri, 11 Nov 2005 15:59:25 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25197 [...] I am at the Search SIG down in Mountain View listening to the founders of some of the new vertical search engines including Healthline, Simply Hired, Trulia and Truveo. There were nearly 20% people in the room who were building search engines. When I asked these panelists whose search engines are basically are scraping other sites, cannibalizing the folks that provide the “content” for their sites, what was their exit strategy? Answer - dead silence. I was saying this earlier in the day, on this Web 2.0 highway, there are three exits: Microsoft, Yahoo and Google. And that simply sums up the single biggest problem with Web 2.0. Niall says Google mentioned every five minutes! [...] [...] I am at the Search SIG down in Mountain View listening to the founders of some of the new vertical search engines including Healthline, Simply Hired, Trulia and Truveo. There were nearly 20% people in the room who were building search engines. When I asked these panelists whose search engines are basically are scraping other sites, cannibalizing the folks that provide the “content” for their sites, what was their exit strategy? Answer – dead silence. I was saying this earlier in the day, on this Web 2.0 highway, there are three exits: Microsoft, Yahoo and Google. And that simply sums up the single biggest problem with Web 2.0. Niall says Google mentioned every five minutes! [...]

]]> By: Howard http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25196 Howard Sat, 29 Oct 2005 04:46:20 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25196 for NYC real estate search take a look at for NYC real estate search take a look at

]]> By: rdb http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25195 rdb Sat, 08 Oct 2005 23:51:43 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25195 sorry for the double post.....wasn't sure the first one went through... sorry for the double post…..wasn’t sure the first one went through…

]]> By: TG http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25194 TG Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:56:53 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25194 This <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/17/business/17realtor.ready.html?ex=1128225600&en=5a1c2efac173dc7f&ei=5070" rel="nofollow">NYT article</a> mentions some of the MLS situation in NYC if anyone's interested. Finding housing in NYC totally sucks unless you've got money to burn. [does Wordpress have no comment preview out of the box or does everyone turn it off? why?] This NYT article mentions some of the MLS situation in NYC if anyone’s interested. Finding housing in NYC totally sucks unless you’ve got money to burn.

[does WordPress have no comment preview out of the box or does everyone turn it off? why?]

]]> By: Noah R http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25193 Noah R Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:53:27 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25193 John C, Great pad it is! Its incredible to me how pricey Tribeca is, although at about $1200/Sq. Ft., this condo doesnt seem that overpriced. I am a real estate agent with Citi-Habitats, focusing on residential sales. It is a shame that New Yorkers either have to contact a broker, or sift through 15-10 websites to find good listings. Was going to start www.urbandigs.com as a real estate search engine to solve that problem, with the same search technology as another site I started, www.hotspothaven.com (wifi access finder). But, it was going to be way too expensive, and now that I see Trulia, dont know if I can beat that! As a broker, I use Corcoran's TAXI system to find listings for my clients. Its fantastic, but as you say, there is nothing out there in the public domain for New York apartment hunters. If I can ever help you find something here in NYC, dont hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to help!! Have you considered DUMBO, Brooklyn or new constructions? The tax abatement on new developments gives you savings on monthly, but usually with higher purchase prices. Look at www.70washington.com, in DUMBO. Great building! Noah John C,

Great pad it is! Its incredible to me how pricey Tribeca is, although at about $1200/Sq. Ft., this condo doesnt seem that overpriced.

I am a real estate agent with Citi-Habitats, focusing on residential sales. It is a shame that New Yorkers either have to contact a broker, or sift through 15-10 websites to find good listings.

Was going to start http://www.urbandigs.com as a real estate search engine to solve that problem, with the same search technology as another site I started, http://www.hotspothaven.com (wifi access finder). But, it was going to be way too expensive, and now that I see Trulia, dont know if I can beat that!

As a broker, I use Corcoran’s TAXI system to find listings for my clients. Its fantastic, but as you say, there is nothing out there in the public domain for New York apartment hunters.

If I can ever help you find something here in NYC, dont hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to help!!

Have you considered DUMBO, Brooklyn or new constructions? The tax abatement on new developments gives you savings on monthly, but usually with higher purchase prices. Look at http://www.70washington.com, in DUMBO. Great building!

Noah

]]> By: F Ho http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25192 F Ho Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:45:24 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25192 Even if someone gives it to me for free, I still cannot afford to live in it! Think property tax, and to lesser extents insurance and maintenace. Will I be enjoying my time there? Only if I have someone cleaning toilets, windows, vacuuming and doing other household chores. Even if someone gives it to me for free, I still cannot afford to live in it! Think property tax, and to lesser extents insurance and maintenace.

Will I be enjoying my time there? Only if I have someone cleaning toilets, windows, vacuuming and doing other household chores.

]]> By: SiliconBeat http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25191 SiliconBeat Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:30:56 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25191 <strong>A new housing site. Oh, and Dogster may be profitable!</strong> Jeff Clavier, a Silicon Valley consultant and investor, points to some noteworthy local news: (1) There's Trulia, which is a new Google Maps mashup with real estate listings. (2) Dogster and Catster, of San Francisco, are beginning to make money. (3) ... A new housing site. Oh, and Dogster may be profitable!

Jeff Clavier, a Silicon Valley consultant and investor, points to some noteworthy local news: (1) There’s Trulia, which is a new Google Maps mashup with real estate listings. (2) Dogster and Catster, of San Francisco, are beginning to make money. (3) …

]]> By: John C http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25190 John C Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:53:03 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25190 Actually, the reason it doesn't work in NYC is that there is no multiple listing service (MLS) which virtually every other city has - a way to ensure that brokers are not disintermediated. As a New Yorker, it is very sad as one has to troll through about 25 sites to get a reasonable sense of inventory. BTW, check out this pad! http://striblingny.com/propinfo.asp?webid=949456&type=SALE Actually, the reason it doesn’t work in NYC is that there is no multiple listing service (MLS) which virtually every other city has – a way to ensure that brokers are not disintermediated. As a New Yorker, it is very sad as one has to troll through about 25 sites to get a reasonable sense of inventory.

BTW, check out this pad!

http://striblingny.com/propinfo.asp?webid=949456&type=SALE

]]> By: Om Malik http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25189 Om Malik Thu, 29 Sep 2005 06:13:57 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25189 i agree... but then when i have the house, i will worry about that.. :-) i agree… but then when i have the house, i will worry about that.. :-)

]]> By: Jeff Clavier http://gigaom.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25188 Jeff Clavier Thu, 29 Sep 2005 04:17:30 +0000 http://gigaom.wordpress.com/2005/09/28/and-now-real-estate-vertical-search/#comment-25188 You sure you want to bother cleaning up that size of a pool. Trust me, it is a pain :-). You sure you want to bother cleaning up that size of a pool. Trust me, it is a pain :-).

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