SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Realtor.com® today announced the launch of its
Real Estate App, optimized for iOS 8, which arms home buyers and
renters using an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with a more intuitive
and efficient tool to stay on top of the latest properties to hit
the market. Realtor.com®, the leader in providing
consumers the most accurate U.S. residential listings online,* is
operated by Move, Inc (NASDAQ: MOVE), a leading provider of
online real estate services.
The Real Estate App takes advantage of Today widgets in
Notification Center with iOS 8. The app provides users with a
convenient new way to view active and accurate for-sale and rental
properties on the market in real time based on the recent search
criteria of existing app users right from the Today view. A simple
tap on the listing preview in the Today view takes users to the
listing within the application. Another tap on the "View All Homes"
button opens the search results page, sorted by newest listings
first. For users who have not yet used the app, Today view will
show listings in their current locations.
"When searching for a home to buy or rent in this competitive
market, consumers deserve and need the ability to see listings as
soon as they come on the market. Our new app optimized for iOS 8
not only identifies the most recent properties, but also pushes the
listings directly to consumers before they open up our app," said
John Robison, chief technology
officer of Move. "It was crucial that we quickly develop on the iOS
8 platform, so that we can continue to satisfy the needs of
consumers and allow them to take advantage of the latest
technology."
The realtor.com® Real Estate App already offers
search-enhancing features such as a search-by-school or district
function, and the ability to draw and create a custom search grid.
Real estate professionals can also use the app to search with
clients so they stay connected while looking for a home to buy or
sell. Launched in 2009, the app has been a top resource for
consumers on the hunt for their perfect property.
The Real Estate App is available for free on the App Store for
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com.
For more information, please visit www.realtor.com/mobile.
* "Most accurate" claim(s) pertain to the accuracy of for-sale
home listings, are based on comparison with other national listing
portals, and are based on the greater frequency of listings
updating on realtor.com®.
Supporting Resources
- Read more about realtor.com®
- Follow @realtordotcom on Twitter
- Like realtor.com® on Facebook
- Download realtor.com® mobile apps
About Move, Inc. and realtor.com®
Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), a leading provider of online real
estate services, operates realtor.com®, which connects
people to the essential, accurate information needed to identify
their perfect home and to the REALTORS® whose expertise
guides consumers through buying and selling. As the official
website for the National Association of REALTORS®,
realtor.com® empowers consumers to make smart home
buying, selling and renting decisions by leveraging its direct,
real-time connections with more than 800 multiple listing services
(MLS) via all types of computers, tablets and smart telephones.
Realtor.com® is where home happens. Move's network of
websites provides consumers a wealth of innovative tools and
accurate information including Doorsteps®,
HomeInsightSM, SocialBiosSM, Moving.com™,
SeniorHousingNetSM, homefairSM and
Relocation.com. Move supports real estate agents and brokerages by
providing many services to grow their businesses, including
ListHub™, the nation's leading listing syndicator and centralized
intelligence platform for the real estate industry;
TigerLead®; Top Producer® Systems; and
FiveStreetSM; as well as many free services. Move is
based in the heart of the Silicon Valley — San Jose, CA.
REALTOR® and REALTOR.COM® are
trademarks of the National Association of
REALTORS® and are used with its permission.
These and all other trademarks used in this work are the
property of their respective owners. iPhone®
and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple
Inc.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Sara
Johnson, 408-558-7211, sara.johnson@move.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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including information about management's view of Move's future
expectations, plans and prospects, within the safe harbor
provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the results of
Move, its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially
different from those expressed or implied in such statements. These
risk factors and others are included from time to time in documents
Move files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks. Other
unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse
effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements
included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof.
Move cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity,
performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Move
expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances.
SOURCE realtor.com