Property Search & Map Features
Help buyers find the right home in seconds. I design and implement property search + map experiences that feel fast, filter clearly, and work beautifully on mobile, fully compatible with your IDX/MLS, and built for conversions.
What’s included
Smart Search Bar
keyword + location with instant suggestions (city, ZIP, neighborhood, building).
Advanced Filters
beds, baths, price, property type, square feet, lot size, year built, days on market, features (pool, view, parking)
Draw-on-Map & Radius Search
freehand areas, polygons, and distance sliders for hyper-local targeting.
Interactive Map
clustering pins, hover cards, price badges, “near me,” and snap-to-list.
List/Grid Sync
map and results stay in lockstep; sort by newest, price, and DOM.
Saved Search & Favorites
logged or email-only; gentle gates for lead capture.
Open Houses & Status
show today/this week, new/reduced/pending/sold badges.
Commute & Schools
quick commute estimate and nearby schools/lifestyle cues.
WordPress stacks I support: Elementor, Bricks, and Gutenberg.
Works with: IDX Broker, Showcase IDX, Realtyna/WPL, Estatik, RealHomes, Houzez modules, etc. (indexable where vendor allows no iFrames for core pages).
UX details I sweat
Mobile-first filters
with chips and bottom sheets (thumb reach friendly).
Sticky CTA
on mobile (Book a Tour / Call / WhatsApp).
Clear empty-state
messages and quick “reset filters” control.
Zero layout shift
in galleries to keep CLS green.
Accessible controls
(focus states, labels, keyboard nav).
Performance & SEO
- Indexable listing/area pages (no iFrames).
- Canonicals + noindex for infinite results; index area + single-listing pages.
- Optimized tiles, debounced map moves, lazy images, WebP, CDN—fast LCP/INP.
- Listing/LocalBusiness/RealEstateAgent schema where appropriate.
How it works
- Plan the Search: define locations, filters, and lead goals.
- Design the UI wireframes + Figma for map, results, and filter states.
- Integrate IDX/MLS fields, status rules, disclaimers, and safe URLs.
- Build & Tune responsive layout, speed, tracking events.
- QA & Launch mobile tests, ADA basics, GA4 events, pixels, Search Console checks.
Built-in safeguards
- URL strategy that survives theme or IDX vendor changes.
- Off-market handling (soft 404s, related homes).
- Spam-safe forms with source/UTM tagging.
- Minimal scripts; no “kitchen-sink” map libraries.
Problems I prevent/fix
Slow, jittery maps • filters that hide on mobile • duplicated city/area pages • iFrame search that won’t index • galleries that jump • untracked calls/forms • saved-search emails not firing.
Frequently asked question
Yes, polygon shapes with friendly names and SEO pages behind them.
No clustering, debounced moves, and image discipline keep CWV healthy.
Yep, soft gates (save/favorite/search alerts) + sticky CTAs convert quietly.
I adapt to most RESO/RETS vendors and keep core pages indexable where allowed.