As illustrated above, there are a variety of ways to begin your property search - by location (address, city, zip code, etc.), by MLS #, or by state - and there are two different ways to display results - on a map or in a list. Select List if you want a particular address, want to search only within the boundaries of a zip code or city, or you just like using lists more than maps. Select Map if you want to continue refining your location or if you like maps more than lists. With either method, you can refine your search criteria at any time.
The center of the location that you specified is placed at the center of the map. Property listings are displayed when the search produces between 1 and 5000 matches.
Note: The location that you type in is used only to center the map.
The location
of a search is the area shown in the rectangle of the map.
A Note about Neighborhoods: If you type in a neighborhood name that is not an actual geopolitical designation (is not officially recognized) the bing™ map engine may not find it. Also, if there is a city by the same name within the same state, the map will focus on the city rather than the neighborhood you intended.
- To zoom out, click
. - To zoom in, click
or double-click on the map where you want to zoom in. - To move the map, set the cursor to Drag
and then click-and-drag the map. - For more ways to fine-tune your location, see Using the Map.
- To the right of the map, you set search criteria like listing price and bedroom count.
- Click
.
When the search process completes, the number of properties that match both your search criteria and search location is shown in the yellow band.
- If you have more than 5000, narrow your location, criteria, or both.
- If you have 0, broaden your location, criteria, or both.