Remember the days when you had to keep at least one folded map in the glove box or behind the seat of your car? And if you could find that map in the car when you were lost, you had to struggle to fold it just right to figure out where you were going?

Much to my family’s delight, a GPS device that automatically pinpoints location and maps my route has replaced the folded map in my car. And, if you’re like me and enjoy this kind of technology, then you will be happy to know that finding a home can be as easy as navigating to a new location with your GPS device.

Potential homeowners who visit Allentate.com are able to use a unique interactive mapping system called TateMap (think GPS but for homeowners). The newest feature of TateMap is Property Scout. 

Allen Tate Propery Scout

Property Scout automatically analyzes all properties within a given area on TateMap and displays statistics, including the number of properties for sale, minimum and maximum price, and average number of bedrooms and baths.

This tool is especially helpful for homeowners who may be unfamiliar with or relocating to a new area as it provides a quick snapshot of that particular area’s real estate market. Keep in mind that the information provided is a snapshot and that only a Realtor can provide the latest market information for your chosen area.

One thing is for sure, Property Scout is easier to find than that old map in your car. Simply pick the TateMap search feature from the homepage of allentate.com and zoom to an area on the map. Once an area has been selected, Property Count is automatically turned on.

Then all you have to do is get house hunting in the right direction!