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Real estate search and location system and method

Patent 4870576 Issued on September 26, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject September 26, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Assignee

Application

No. 06/841515 filed on 03/19/1986

US Classes:

705/1, AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT705/26Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)

Examiners

Primary: Smith, Jerry
Assistant: Tbui, Kim Thanh

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

G06F 17/30 (20060101)
G06Q 10/00 (20060101)

Abstract

A novel system and method for locating real estate properties for potential purchase including a graphical locator interface which permits definition of a desired area for search by placing of a user-controlled selector on a map displayed on a CRT. Additional search qualifications including price, type of structure and others are also specified. The completed specification is then transmitted to a host system and is used for a search of a database of available properties.

Other References

  • Schiffres, M., "Mortage Hunting Made Easier", U.S. News of World Report, Blue Chip Edition, Mar. 31, 1986, BC3 (Nexis ™ excerpts)
  • Naylor, B., "Ground Control to Major Match", American Banker, Apr. 19, 1985, 23 (Nexis™ excerpts)
  • Young, G., "Computer Form to Help Buyer Shop for Loans", Washington Post, Virginia Real Estate Section, Apr. 4, 1984, E1, (Nexis™ excerpts)
  • "Introduction to the PRC Multiple Listing Service System", PRC Realty Systems, pp. 1-4
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