Homebuyers and renters looking at multiple neighborhoods now have more help, as Zillow has added a new app feature that lets shoppers search across different neighborhoods, ZIP codes, cities, counties, states and more — pulling them all together into a single list.
Zillow’s new multi-location search feature allows shoppers to find available homes in up to five different areas at once; it also gives users the option to easily sift through the listings on the map or all in the same results feed. In addition, users can save their multi-location searches and opt to receive email and push notifications with results and recommendations.
“In today’s fast-paced market, home shoppers need to see as many options as possible with the fewest clicks,” said Jenny Arden, Zillow chief design officer. “This new Zillow feature allows users to refine their search and gives them confidence that all their options are in front of them. Whether they’re looking for apartments in only the hippest neighborhoods of Austin, Nashville or Raleigh, or focused on three-bedroom homes in a short list of Los Angeles suburbs, multi-location search will save home seekers time.”
Zillow also recently added upgrades including auto-complete, suggestions to help in a home search, the ability to save up to five separate listings in a side-by-side chart and SharePlay, which allows users to search together over Apple FaceTime. Other upgrades Zillow expects to add soon are: two new search filters that will help users find homes based on commute times and their
