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Aerial Mapping Clarity

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Real Estate Agent with EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

When researching properties for customers or clients I like to send them as much information possible on any given parcel. This is especially true for those that prefer more detailed information on Land Lots or Neighborhood Layouts.

Not only do I send these folks copies of readily available MLS Documents, I will send County information and anything else I can find. Some of these folks are visual. These are the ones that will also benefit from aerial mapping to get an idea of how a piece of property is laid out and gives them a "Better Picture" of its surrounding area.

For the longest time I used Google Maps to give them a Birds Eye View, but now have found that Bing offers a mapping device that beats Google, hands down.

Below are both Google and Bing Maps showing the same locations in two different settings. One is with structures, the other is land features.

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This Picture on the left, above, is from the Google Mapping. The one on the right is from the Bing Mapping feature.

Incline ~ GoogleIncline ~ Bing

The same goes for these two.... Google on the Left, Bing on the Right. The quality speaks for itself. I am always in search of bigger and better. My Clients shouldn't expect anything less. After all, they are the ultimate consumer.

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Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Jon. I never would have thought about this but density is more common in my area. What an increible thing to think of and do. Suggested.

Sep 08, 2012 10:51 PM
Alisa McKeel Willson
Appraisal Pros in Texas - Huntsville, TX
Certified Res. Appraiser

Big difference.....I think it may depend on the area though.  I use both but find in some areas I cover the Google maps are better.  I use arial views of large houses I have to measure..gives me the out line of the home to assist me.  I also provide an aerial map of the subject in my appraisal reports. 

 

Any added info you can provide the client is always good, I think.  Those aerial maps are so good and take so little time to provide. 

Sep 08, 2012 11:00 PM
Bruce Hicks
Best Homes Hawaii - Honolulu, HI
Your Best Hawaii Realtor!

When I need this imagery, due to the location, I prepare and check Google, Bing and any other sources I can find, US Geological Survey and more.

Sep 08, 2012 11:16 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.WarrenCountyOhioRealEstate.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Jon, The details and information available to us now are just amazing.  Recently one of the aerial maps of our home had such detail that I could count the number of tomato plants in our back garden.  And all just a few clicks of the mouse away.

Sep 08, 2012 11:17 PM
Jon Eliason
EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Sheila ~ Living in a more congested area, I would think the details would be better. Unfortunately it seems, to me at least, the Google uses severely old information. Take for example these two pics. I sold this home last year. It was built in 2007. Google maps still shows dirt on this hillside. Bing, on the other hand has incredible and updated pictures. Just by these pictures you can see that Google's information is dated, by at least 5 years. It is, at least, in this area. Thanks for visiting. Say hi to Hope for me.    :)

GOOGLE                                                                        BING

 

Alisa ~ I do the same thing. I find the best overall information available, to supply my Clients with. Thanks.   :)

Bruce ~ Great minds think alike, eh? It's just a matter of doing a little research. Our Clients will definitely benefit. Thanks.   :)

Bliz ~ It is so cool what's available anymore. I actually looked up our home on Guam that we lived in back in the late '60's and early '70's to see if the Banana Trees were still there in the back yard. They were. Thanks for commenting.   :)

Sep 08, 2012 11:47 PM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

that is an awesome take away, I never had heard of bing's service, looks like a big time winner

Sep 09, 2012 12:02 AM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Wow, that's cool! Thanks for posting!

Sep 09, 2012 12:06 AM
Jon Eliason
EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Mark ~ I'm glad I was able to help point it out. From all of the mapping apps out there, this one seems to be able to get up to 3 times closer with clearer pictures. Thanks for dropping in.   :)

Doug ~ You bet! Having this option will help me get better visuals of the properties I describe to potential clients. Even if I am just researching something on my own, http://www.bing.com/maps/ will be my first choice. Thanks for stopping by.   :)

Sep 09, 2012 01:16 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Wow that is quite a difference.  The google maps look like something out of the government like when they sahred aerial shots of Area 51 way back when.  The Bing maps are much brighter and more clear.

Sep 09, 2012 01:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Hey, thanks for sharing this information!  I didn't even know Bing had a mapping functionality, and I'm off to try it right now. 

Sep 09, 2012 04:37 AM
Jon Eliason
EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Belinda ~ That's funny. I wonder if I should get close-ups of Archuleta Mesa? (This is purportedly an Alien Base down here). Thanks for visiting.   :)

Kat ~ Bing, for all intents and purposes, wants to compete with the Big Boys in several areas. From what I've seen so far, they are doing a pretty good job. Thanks for visiting.   :)

Sep 09, 2012 11:58 PM