How about an Android based phone such as the HTC Magic?

No? Me neither. But I sure do want one. Especially now. The property search provider, MyRealPage, whom I use to deliver outstanding search functions on this site has now gone mobile with the release of their iPhone/Android applications.

If you do have one of those phones then go here: http://listings.myrealpage.com/wps/rest/1001/l/mobile-inquiry

It’s still in Beta (just launched today though I played with it yesterday and it was brilliant!) so if you have any problems please let me know.  From what I understand you will want to save the URL sent back to you as an application to be launched from your home screen on an iPhone (I have no experience with Android based phones).

And what will it do for you?

• Automatically locate yourself via GPS and see all available listings for sale in up to 1km radius around you
• Have the application “follow” you by updating your position and nearby listings as you walk or drive
• Drag the map to pan around and see the nearby listings automatically searched for you
• Manually override your current location by entering the address of your choice
• Login into your Virtual Office Website (VOW) account to see and do more
• See full details of each individual listing, including all photos
• Email listings to family and friends
• Inquire about the listing with the agent/team/broker
• “Star” the listing for later review through the Virtual Office Website (VOW) account
• Sign up for a Virtual Office Website (VOW) account
• Make a phone call and/or send a SMS message directly from the contact forms

How cool is that?  Seriously.  I am now even more envious of iPhone users.  Go get it now and let me know how it all works out!

Get the Vancouver iPhone Property Search Application Here

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