Real estate coordination program
US6973432B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/1097
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A process for managing the showing and usage of real estate up for sale. The process allows buyers to schedule a showing or in person viewing of real estate directly through an Internet web site. The buyer will be able to view the schedule of multiple properties in their area giving them the ability to plan their house hunting expeditions. Sellers of real estate may block out times when they do not want their property shown directly from their own computers. Agents will have complete visibility of the seller's availability time thereby increasing availability to schedule. Sellers will also be able to view when agents have scheduled a showing for their property and gain access to historical records of their property showings. Agents will be able to list properties for showings and make appointments for their clients to view other agents' properties with a click of a mouse. The central scheduling focus will be around the property. The seller's agent along with the seller will set up pre-conditions allowing a buyer or buyer's agent to select times for showings around these pre-conditions.
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