How to Use Google Maps to Find Homes For Sale

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click on the "Google Support" link provided to you in the Sources section at the bottom of this article.

   The Google Support link will guide you to the main "Help" page for Google Maps.
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   Step 2: Click on the "Maps" link in the upper-left corner below the Google logo.

   You will be taken to the main Google Maps search page. , Google Maps will locate the address, and display an aerial view of the location on a map.
   
   You will have the ability to see the names of nearby streets and businesses that are registered on Google through Google Places. , For example, if you want to zoom in on the home for sale, click on the "plus" symbol located on the zoom bar. , Google Maps will then update the map and display the most recent aerial snapshot of the property taken by satellite.
   
   Using the satellite view will allow you to see certain physical attributes of homes, properties, and nearby areas.
   
   For example, if you are interested in purchasing a home surrounded by trees, the satellite view will often allow you to determine whether or not a home has trees on the property. , The map you are viewing will then switch back to the original aerial map view. , Google Maps will refresh and display the new location on the map.
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   Step 3: Type the address of the home for sale into the search field at the top of the web page

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   Step 4: then press "Enter."

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   Step 5: Use the zoom feature located on the left side of the map to zoom out

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   Step 6: or zoom in to the address and its surrounding area.

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   Step 7: Click on the box labeled "Satellite" in the upper-right corner to see a real image or photo of the home for sale as seen by satellite.

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   Step 8: Toggle back to the Maps view by clicking on the box labeled "Map" in the upper-right corner of your Google Maps satellite session.

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   Step 9: Locate another home for sale in Google Maps by typing a new address into the search field

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    Step 10: and clicking "Enter."

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