Though this can be a direct testament to my inability to read an instruction manual, I have finally learned how to enable multiple stops along a home tour using the Mio C310x. It’s actually quite simple. Using the “Edit Route” feature, you can add stops to your route by searching for a new address, using past searched properties through your history, even by coordinates.
I’ve used this feature in the field and can attest to it’s usefulness. How was I searching for homes prior to placing the multiple stops in the C310x? I was entering each address one by one. After getting in the car after touring a property, I would check the next stop on the list and begin a GPS search using the C310x. I would use the multi-stop feature of Mapquest to find out the most efficient route from property to property on the day’s tour.
You never know when a GPS device such as the Mio C310x will come in handy. In one particular case, I was able to show my client the area in relation to the property we were touring. This quick overview of the nearby streets allowed him to gain his bearings on where he was exactly, and helped him understand that the home was actually quite close to the highway and other major thoroughfares.
A GPS device is, in my opinion, a worthwhile investment for any real estate agent. Though I don’t feel it’s absolutely necessary to sell real estate, it sure does come in handy in those parts of town you are not 100% familiar with.
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