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FAQs for Real Estate Agents

How do I upload my listings?

You can upload your listings in two ways:

  1. Data Feeds. Data feeds are the most convenient way to add real estate listings. You'll need to export listings from your database on a regular basis, create formatted feeds, and upload these.
  2. Google Base API. If your techies are whiz-bang programmers, they can use the Google Base API to upload listings.
Why should I upload my listings to Google?

That's easy: by uploading your listings to Google, you can ensure that potential buyers and sellers will be able to find your properties directly from Google Maps. There is no charge for listing properties on Google so all of this additional exposure comes completely free.

You may also find that you benefit from additional traffic referrals to your website.

How much does it cost to list properties on Google?

There is no charge for providing listing data to Google. It is completely free.

What type of properties can I list on Google?

You can list residential properties that are for sale or for rent.

Where can I see my listings once they're uploaded?

Your listings will appear on Google Maps. For example, take a look at results on around Sydney.

I'm a large real estate group / listing aggregator and wish to add my properties to Google but our database changes daily. Is there a way to keep our listings synchronised?

To keep your listings on Google up-to-date, you'll need to do an upload at least once per day. If you aren't sure how to set up an automated feed of your listings to Google, your tech vendor should be able to help you. They can find out more by reading the feed specifications.

Do I need to provide a full address to upload a listing to Google?

While it's not necessary to provide a full address, we'll be unable to maximise the exposure of your listing on Google Maps without it. By providing a full address we can accurately represent the property location to users and maximise the extent to which it remains visible as users adjust and refine their search.

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