Posted by hcampersFL on 12/14/05 8:13pm
Msg #82621

Directions/Property inspections

Does anyone have a better way to find some of these locations? I do property inspections and have been having a really tuff time finding locations lately. I use mapquest, randmcnally, msn maps. Please let me know of some of the sites you use so I can try them out.
Thanks for any help,
Beverly

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/14/05 8:36pm
Msg #82628

www.yahoo.com go to maps and then driving directions.

www.maps.com

Reply by John_NorCal on 12/14/05 8:42pm
Msg #82631

also try http://www.maps.google.com

Reply by Brad_Ca on 12/14/05 8:43pm
Msg #82632

http://maps.google.com/

http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mrfn

Hope these help

Reply by LawrenceOK on 12/14/05 8:51pm
Msg #82635

when all else fails, call the insured for directions to the property. Just like any confirmation, the insureds phone numbers should be listed. Of course if your doing a drive-by inspection out in the back woods when you are asked not to contact the insured, then call the local fire department for directions.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/14/05 9:27pm
Msg #82646

Beverly ... I don't remember exactly where you're located, but just about every county in Florida now has GIS mapping capability. Just go to the country property appraisers website, search for the address or owner and there should be a link to a map. I use it extensively in the 6 counties I cover, especially on new property and subdivisions that aren't on the maps yet. As for the most up-to-date maps online, I have found google maps to be the best. Yahoo follows google and then Mapquest after that.

You can go to http://www.myflorida.com/dor/property/appraisers.html to get a list of and links to the county property appraiser websites.

Reply by LawrenceOK on 12/14/05 9:44pm
Msg #82651

I personaly like Mapquest, it has not sent me in the wrong direction yet. I will agree that Google is pretty good. But I hate Yahoo.

Reply by hcampersFL on 12/15/05 7:32am
Msg #82679

Paul,
I'm located in Escambia County. I have accessed the site you provided but it won't let me use it with out an account number. I will call thier office after 8 am and see if they can help me navigate thier site a little better.
I went through the property appraisers site and it said no such location. I'm getting very frustrated with this process. I mean these things don't pay much and if you have to put so much time into locating the property your in the hole at the end.
Thanks for all your help.
b.

Reply by PAW_Fl on 12/15/05 7:59am
Msg #82686

Beverly ... I had no problem doing a records search and bringing up the GIS map in your county. Give me a call and we can "walk" through it together. (BTW - you MUST use IE to view the map!)