SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Commutes fill the mornings and evenings with frustration,
and often take significant time away from what's really important
in life. Realtor.com®, the Home of Home Search℠, today
announced the launch of an all-new, headache-reducing, Commute Time
Filter on iOS that provides buyers an enhanced ability to search
for homes by both rush-hour and off-peak commute times. Created in
response to consumer feedback, the new filter is designed to help
buyers understand how long it will take to drive to and from work
before pulling the trigger on a home purchase.
According to a recent survey of more than 600
realtor.com® users, buyers would choose to save their
sanity and sacrifice various home amenities in turn for a shorter
commute. In fact, 85 percent of respondents indicated that they
would compromise various home features, including lot size, square
footage, and style of the home to reduce their commute time.
Moreover, 40 percent of the respondents are looking to reduce their
commute time by up to 45 minutes.
"At realtor.com®, our goal is go beyond helping
consumers search for listings by providing them with the tools and
information to make decisions about which homes are right for
them," said Chung Meng Cheong, CPO
for realtor.com®. "Our commute time filter is different
from than others in the marketplace because it gives buyers the
ability to toggle between rush hour and off-peak commute times.
With a more holistic view of their drive to and from work, people
are able to make more informed decisions about where to live, and
hopefully reduce some unnecessary stress from their daily
lives'."
After entering a basic search of bedrooms, bathrooms and
location on the realtor.com® iOS app, users are able to
filter listings that match their preferred commute time. These
times are offered in 10-minute increments up to 60 minutes or more.
After a maximum acceptable commute time is entered, all of the
available homes that match their search parameters and commuting
distance will populate.
Realtor.com® 's Commute Time Filter is now available
on iOS and will soon be expanding to the company's Android app, as
well as web and mobile web.
About realtor.com®
Realtor.com®, The Home of Home Search℠, offers an
extensive inventory of for-sale and rental listings, and access to
information, tools and professional expertise that help people move
confidently through every step of their home journey. It pioneered
the world of digital real estate 20 years ago, and today is the
trusted resource for home buyers, sellers and dreamers by making
all things home simple, efficient and enjoyable.
Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [NASDAQ: NWS,
NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. under a perpetual
license from the National Association of REALTORS. For more
information, visit realtor.com®.
Media Contact
Lexie Puckett
Holbert
lexie.puckettholbert@move.com
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