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Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

yes ... it is actually a requirement to have directions in our mls

Jan 01, 2016 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Still always, the reason is some people still do not have GPS updates for new areas.

Jan 01, 2016 08:28 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Yes.  Directions to what??!! 

Jan 01, 2016 10:09 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

we have it, it's a required field, it doesn't have enough characters and is generally wrong.

Jan 01, 2016 11:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

yes, it sure helps the new agents!

Jan 01, 2016 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Our MLS does have directions to the properties on it.

Jan 01, 2016 10:51 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Yes they should be there. How else are you going to know where the property is located? 

Jan 01, 2016 10:34 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Not optional. Directions - decent directions - need to accompany listings.

Jan 01, 2016 10:04 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Yes.  You can be sure the agent has a reliable GPS system.

Jan 01, 2016 09:38 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes...so people can ok drive by before I go to show it

 

 

 

Jan 01, 2016 09:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

They should be put in and more accurately than some do!

Jan 01, 2016 09:29 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes, yes. I like to know generally where it is located without having to get my GPS out or mapping tool. Then when it is time to show I want to know how to arrange my showings by location.

Jan 01, 2016 08:54 AM
Rainmaker
1,770,282
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Absolutely. On my listings, I always double-check and drive the route to make sure it's the most efficient and/or scenic. When I'm working with buyers, I always review the map for nearby points of interest, and generally use my GPS to get there.

Jan 01, 2016 08:46 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Jenna Dixon yes please especially condominium complexes and where guest parking is.

Jan 01, 2016 08:42 AM
Rainer
23,821
Angelia Bynum
Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors - Atlanta, GA
Realtor® serving all of Atlanta

Yes.  I see all the time "use GPS" and that is ust not helpful.  Although I will use my GPS to get there, written directions gives me an idea of where the property is.  No putting in directions is a shortcut and seems lazy.

Jan 01, 2016 08:33 AM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

I think you should, especially for remote listings, but most put dumb directions in.  Sometimes GPSs don't always get you where you need to go.

Jan 01, 2016 08:30 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

we always have directions filled out in MLS.... it's good to know what's in the area of the home's location.... and/or which side of town...

Jan 01, 2016 08:29 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Jenna,

 

Required and often quite useful. 

Jan 03, 2016 05:05 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jenna Dixon with current technology, GPS is on almost every smart-phone.

Though having directions for some places difficult to find is desirable.

Jan 02, 2016 03:21 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

It's a requirement to have cross streets and basic directions in our MLS.  A holdover from the dark days before every phone had a GPS.

Jan 02, 2016 04:27 AM
Ambassador
5,829,143
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Jenna- explicit directions are important.  A GPS is not failproof. 

Jan 02, 2016 03:30 AM
Rainer
57,189
Jack Gerbehy
Egg Harbor Township, NJ

not optional here...

Jan 02, 2016 02:51 AM
Rainmaker
432,957
Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

yes- GPS's are not alway dependable!

Jan 02, 2016 01:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I put in directions in every listing, I definitely want the agents to find the home! 

Jan 02, 2016 01:17 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It's a required field in our MLS -- you can find every different quality of remarks ranging from very specific and excellent directions to "Google It".   

Showing that I provide quality information to other agents as well as the public is never a bad idea. 

 

Jan 02, 2016 01:00 AM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Definitely should be there and even more importantly when it's confusing. GPS does not always hit it accurately. Telling up to use Google Maps or Mapquest is just lazy. Don'y you want to make the home as easy to show as possible?

Jan 01, 2016 11:55 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Are you asking if we should input or follow them? Input, yes... follow, not so much as I've come across some very bad directions in the past.

Jan 01, 2016 11:21 PM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Yes absolutely! If they can't find the house, they can't show it!

Jan 01, 2016 10:42 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Yes. GPS isn't always acurate, some aren't updated, some don't contain new roads, some send people to wrong area, some areas don't have service, many agents do not have or use GPS.

Jan 01, 2016 10:40 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Definately a 100% MUST if you want agents and buyers to find your listing. Typing check GPS is unacceptable

Jan 01, 2016 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Becasue Google, Suri and my wife at times say they will handle it

Jan 01, 2016 10:14 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Definitely. In the Sarasota MLS, it is a violation to not do so.

Jan 01, 2016 09:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes. 

Jan 01, 2016 09:45 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Still a requirement in my MLS

Jan 01, 2016 09:20 PM
Rainer
42,670
Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Always. It helps other agents to get a general idea of the homes location w/o having to GPS or use a map. 

Jan 01, 2016 08:23 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Yes, it's required by our local MLS

Jan 01, 2016 08:22 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

We enter a map grid and users can also look at the Bing maps integrated with the MLS.  Alternatively, they can go to their favourite online or offline mapping tool to get or manually determine directions.

Jan 01, 2016 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Jenna. I do not use them. Some folks do not know their right from their left.

Jan 01, 2016 05:15 PM
Rainmaker
856,072
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

GPS not always accurate in our area.  Having directions a big help if written well.  Mark

Jan 01, 2016 02:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Absolutely, if some agents might not find the house.

Jan 01, 2016 02:53 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

directions may be overkill, but making sure the address is correct and that it shows up in the correct place on the map is an essential that many miss on.

 

Jan 01, 2016 02:39 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Jenna - It is a requirement for our MLS, so no options here. I don't think it is a bad idea.

Jan 01, 2016 01:00 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Helps in our area plus..  when I'm looking for a buyer the good directions give me markers / locations. I find it helpful.

Jan 01, 2016 12:47 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Only in the private remarks for agents. My clients don't want a bunch of lookie-loos.

Jan 01, 2016 12:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No. 

Great answers

Best of luck.

Nov 09, 2019 10:25 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not add it. Everyone has a GPS these days and my mls has map that is very easy to use.

Jan 06, 2016 04:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Jenna. The street address should be sufficient.

Jan 01, 2016 05:43 PM