When to use Map Tools:
Use map tools when you need to define a specific area or commute time visually on the map. This is ideal for drawing a custom boundary around a neighborhood a client wants to live in, or finding homes within a set commute time from a workplace or school.
Locating Map Tools
Steps:
Navigate to Search
Expand the map using the pin icon
Click into the map tools located in the top left corner of the map
Drawing Boundaries
Circle Shapes (Radius Boundaries)
Create a circular boundary around a specific address, adjustable by miles.
Steps:
Click the search icon in the top-left map toolbar and type a US address
Or, while the search bar is open, click anywhere on the map to drop a pin
Hover over the search result and click the Radius icon
Or click the result to drop a pin, then click the pin and select Radius
A circle appears around the location
Use the − and + buttons in the boundary control bar to adjust the radius (0.25–20 miles), or type a value directly into the miles field
💡 Tip: Click the boundary to open the control bar. Use the ✓ button to Include or the ✗ button to Exclude listings. Use the bin icon to delete it.
Custom Shapes (Polygon Boundaries)
Create custom shapes to match your clients' needs down to the specific street and avenue.
Steps:
Navigate to the area you want to draw by zooming and panning the map
Or use the search bar in the top-left toolbar to jump to a specific address
Click the Polygon tool icon in the top-left map toolbar
Click on the map to place points and form your shape
Note: You need at least 3 points
Close the shape by clicking back on the first point you placed
💡 Tip: Click the boundary to open the control bar. Use the ✓ button to Include or the ✗ button to Exclude listings. Use the bin icon to delete it.
Free Hand Shapes
Draw a completely freehand boundary by clicking and dragging directly on the map.
Steps:
Navigate to the area you want to draw by zooming and panning the map
Or use the search bar in the top-left toolbar to jump to a specific address
Click the Freehand tool icon in the top-left map toolbar
Click and hold your mouse button to begin drawing
Drag freely on the map to draw your boundary
Release the mouse button to complete the shape
Note: The boundary will automatically close if you draw back near your starting point
Commute Filter
Find listings reachable within a set commute time from a specific location, such as an office or school.
Steps:
Click the search icon in the top-left map toolbar and type a US address
Or, while the search bar is open, click anywhere on the map to drop a pin
Hover over the search result and click the Commute icon
Or, click the result to drop a pin, then click the pin and select Commute
Enter your criteria:
Select your Transport mode: Driving, Cycling, or Walking
Select your Duration: 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Select the Day of the week you plan to commute
Set your Departure time: Now (live traffic), Rush Hour (8:00 AM), or Off-peak (10:00 PM)
The commute boundary updates automatically as you adjust any setting.
Tips
You can use multiple map tools together to narrow down your exact search area.
Switch between map styles for better visibility: Roadmap, Satellite, and Terrain.
Use the + and − icons to zoom in and out on the map.
If you're sharing your location, click the pin icon to re-center the map to your current location.
The address search bar (top-left of the map) supports US addresses only, including zip codes, street addresses, neighborhoods, and city names.
Use the Clear all button in the top-left map toolbar to remove all boundaries at once. To remove a single boundary, click it and use the bin icon in the boundary control bar.
If you have 2 or more boundaries drawn, a toggle appears below the toolbar: Any boundary (listing matches at least one) or Overlaps only (listing must fall within all).
Click any boundary to open the boundary control bar — use the ✓ (checkmark) to Include, ✗ (X-circle) to Exclude, or the bin icon to delete.