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Trulia joins Realtor.com with iPhone Site

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Services for Real Estate Pros with VIO Media Group/ HItxt.com
trulia + apple logo= thumbs up

If you didn't know, Realtor.com does have an iPhone version of their website at iphone.realtor.com . As expected this will be a quickly growing trend, and proof of that is the launch of Trulia's iPhone version of their website. Trulia did create a great video promoting the site. Check it out here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZI1UE92eeg

However, Realtor.com did a great job integrating with iPhone's mobile Safari application, taking advantage of all the amazing features iPhone has to offer. After running a quick test it seems that Trulia has not taken the same route.

And so unfortunately, the formating of the site on the iPhone is a little off. Being able to see all the content is difficult....a little too much scroll/pinch involved. Trulia did do a good job integrating with Google Maps - when you click on the directions link under the map display it redirects you over to the address in Maps...well done.

This is clearly another step towards excellence in mobile real estate search. Check it out if you have an iPhone!

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Jean Powers
Kane & Associates call 510.908.9002 - Alameda, CA
CRS,e-PRO,HAFA,SFR Broker, Northern California
Hi Michael, Thank you for the info, I like to be on top of the latest technology...
Mar 29, 2008 04:16 PM
Eric Egeland
RE/MAX SUBURBAN - Libertyville, IL
SFR, e-PRO, CDPE
thanks for the info....its good to see sites adapting to the iphone
Apr 08, 2008 10:16 AM
Bo Buchanan
Kettley Realtors - Oswego, IL

I'm so happy to hear that Realtor.com did a better job than Trulia!  Finally, some good news. I'm curious how other phones like the LG Voyager will handle these sites and if they will also require custom versions.   IPhone wannabes are sure to be the next big thing for Christmas this year. 

May 18, 2008 04:36 PM
Joshua Vida
Paradigm Realty Solutions - Elkhart, IN

These will be 2 sites I'll check out on July 11.  iPhone 3G will make them an even better experience, I'm sure.  So are you making the upgrade?

Jun 27, 2008 06:36 PM
Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Michael - This is certainly an exciting time for the real estate road warriors.

Jul 08, 2008 04:11 PM
Tony Perez
Hudson Realty Executives - Naples, FL
"Serving You & Your Needs"

Awesome news after this comment i'm going to get on my iPhone 3G and check it out.

Aug 09, 2008 08:24 AM