JLS mobile optimized for iPhone
Add John L. Scott Real Estate to the list of real estate companies (Zillow, Coldwell Banker, Trulia) developing applications or enhancing features specifically for Apple’s iPhone.
With its latest mobile release, JLS took heed of iPhone’s popularity. According to Pat Giles, VP of Marketing, “The iPhone represents over 50% of all smart phone web traffic and its growth is outpacing other devices by a significant margin. We felt it was important to tap into the iPhone user and provide a fluid online experience that maximizes the phone’s seemingly limitless capabilities.”
New Features for iPhone on JohnLScott.com:
- WebApp: instead of creating an application that must be downloaded and updated, JohnLScott.com automatically detects the iPhone and provides specific enhanced features to those users.
- Geo Location*: GPS technology automatically pinpoints your location and then displays real time real estate information as you go. Click one button and see all nearby homes for sale and open houses; you may also locate the nearest John L. Scott office.
- Touch Gestures: use your fingers to slide from one photo to the next.
- Orientation Change: rotate your iPhone for landscape (wider) view of information and photos.
* Compatible with iPhone OS 3.0 or greater
Other changes to the mobile application, applicable to other smart phones, include:
- Larger Photos: Click on the individual thumbnails to reveal larger images that allow you to get a better view of the home.
- Orientation Change: For smart phones that support this functionality the screen automatically adjusts itself when the device is rotated.
- Property Tracker: Now you can sign into your Property Tracker account, view saved favorites and saved searches, save new favorites, as well as see your Online Agent’s contact information (if applicable).
- Agent Search: This search tool allows you to easily look up John L. Scott agent contact information while on the go; one click to call or email.
- Additional Search Fields: Square footage and acreage have been added to the existing search fields which include address, radius, price, and numbers of bedrooms/bathrooms.
