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The Waze App - A Great Tool For Those On The Road

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Real Estate Agent with Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 BRE# 01494165

 

 

The Waze App - A Great Tool For Those On The Road

 

 

We're on the road all the time, aren't we? Isn't everyone these days? Yesterday I was driving to my first appointment sitting in traffic (as I always do in OC) and listened to the radio jockey talking about the Waze app...and how he thought it was the greatest thing every developed.

Have you heard of it? It's a social media style traffic app. I was interested in the fact that the members will check in regarding traffic, debris, even police. While I was idling on the freeway, I downloaded the app.

I love it. I started using the Waze Navigation feature right away. Much better than Google Maps. For one thing, it can pronounce the streets in SoCal. LOL. But after it wished me a safe drive, it started helping me make it safely.

"Be careful, car stalled on right shoulder up ahead"

I loved that. I didn't have to look down from the road to get this kind of helpful information. My favorite of the day was "police reported up ahead." When you report police, you can even designate if they are "visible" or "hidden." Nice.

So I have to recommend the Waze app...and it's free. It can even navigate you to the cheapest gas in the area. Very cool.

Comments(31)

John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I have a love-hate with Waze.  I love it most times, but there is nothing more depressing than seeing a bunch of red lines through every possible route to a destination when there's an accident or backup.  Although then, many times I've cut my losses and simply pulled off the road for some food or a drink to bide my time to lighter traffic.

Sep 30, 2015 05:51 AM
Susan Jackson
America's Network Realty Group, Inc - Sandy Springs, GA

I have heard of it, but never bothered to try it.  Thanks for the endorsement, think I will try it now.

 

Sep 30, 2015 06:56 AM
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I know people who love it, but its dependability is based purely on what others report in.

Sep 30, 2015 07:31 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Hi, Karen. 

     I first heard of Waze from a news story about people in an upscale LA neighborhood who were upset with a tremendous increase in traffic.  It seems that Waze was directing people to get off the freeway and drive through that neighborhood.

     Sounds like a great app!

Sep 30, 2015 07:36 AM
Thomas F. Scanlon
Borgida & Company P. C., CPA's - Manchester, CT
CPA, CFP

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner - Well done.  I am not familiar with this app.  Off to download.

Cheers,

Tom

 

Sep 30, 2015 07:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Thanks, Karen, for sharing. Will be checking WAZE out for sure. Although I must say my Garmin is quite accurate on the whole.

Sep 30, 2015 07:45 AM
William Piotrowski
Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation - Naperville, IL
Just Call William 630-881-8655

Best driving APP out there today WAZE all the way

Sep 30, 2015 08:01 AM
Judy Jennings
Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA
Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

I love this app and use it often. I find it fun to use some of the different voice options. My favorite is band boy. Makes me laugh every time.

Sep 30, 2015 08:26 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Waze has saved me many times. Along with WhatsApp I use them more than just about any other app. When it comes to Waze, time is money.

Sep 30, 2015 08:53 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I like the Waze App because it lets me know whether I have to freak out and find some other way to get to where I am going or if the traffic stalls will speed up shortly. I've been using it for a couple of years, and was floored yesterday driving across the Causeway to Davis at all the people who are on it now. Like, almost every 4th car on I-80.

Sep 30, 2015 09:58 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the information. I will look into it.

Sep 30, 2015 10:24 AM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

We absolutely love Waze, Karen, and have used it for a couple of years. It helped us navigate off the highway when the interstate from DC to Richmond was jammed and we had a delightful trip rather than waiting in a parking lot on the road.

Sep 30, 2015 10:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Karen- I use this app all of the time.  We were on a road trip about 4 years ago and on the Interstate in some state (have no idea.) Traffic came to a complete stop and Waze was able to tell me why!   

Sep 30, 2015 11:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner Waiting for it to download right now. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 30, 2015 11:41 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner I love WAZE, too. Good news is - not only you can find the best route, you can also be 'contributing' member and share the traffic information. (My son does that - how I don't know - but I love Waze).

Sep 30, 2015 12:33 PM
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Waze has saved me hours in travel time this month alone. Numerous times it has told me to take the Collector lanes and then further down the road gridlock on the Express due to an accident. I love it.

Sep 30, 2015 11:26 PM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

Hi guys...I love this app. I like that others are telling me where police are and I like that it announces traffic problems before I get there. It's a lot like the Sigalert app, which might be regional, but with police added in. 

Sep 30, 2015 11:32 PM
Anne-Laure Touchard
Charles Rutenberg, LLC - Manhattan, NY
Agent immobilier à New York - USA

Best App Ever! It has already saved me so much time. And I discovered new roads and new towns through the app to avoid traffic.

Sep 30, 2015 11:58 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Interesting to note that it is the people and their testimonies that make something into a value. Based on the post and comments, Waze app is whats up

Oct 01, 2015 12:02 AM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner 

Indeed it beats Apple notorious map software, someone should be shot releasing that kind of product. I called it Waz...  Wife says it is ways. That I got it.

I need down loan apps plug in module finding feature says a home seller is here go knock on that house. If not I will stop in the middle of the road ask the cops who want to sell?   Hee hee.

Oct 01, 2015 12:17 AM