ZipRealty Adds Walk Score Ratings for All Homes for Sale on Site
October 14 2008 - 12:11PM
Marketwired
With higher gas prices fueling online searches for homes close to
local businesses, schools and mass transit stations, ZipRealty
(www.ziprealty.com) (NASDAQ: ZIPR) announced this week it has
integrated Walk Score ratings -- the relative "walkability" score
of a home on a 100-point scale -- into all home listings on its
popular home buying site.
Homebuyers working with ZipRealty in any of its 35 operating
markets across the U.S. can locate listed homes' walkability scores
on ZipRealty.com under each listing's "Neighborhood Info" tab.
Scores are calculated by Walk Score according to a formula based on
a home's proximity to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops,
parks, movies, bars, mass transit stations and more.
"With gas prices going through the roof, our buyers want homes
closer to where they work, local stores, and public
transportation," says Patrick Lashinsky, ZipRealty's President and
CEO. "A while back, we added information regarding proximity to
transit stations in urban areas and Yelp-rated businesses near the
homes for sale on our site. This new partnership takes the idea to
the next level."
ZipRealty operates in nine of the top 10 most walkable cities in
the U.S., according to Walk Score, including New York, San
Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
About ZipRealty, Inc.
ZipRealty is a full-service residential real estate brokerage
firm. The Company utilizes its user-friendly Web site and employee
real estate agents to provide homebuyers and sellers with
high-quality service and value. ZipRealty's Web site provides users
with access to comprehensive local Multiple Listing Service home
listings data, as well as other relevant market and neighborhood
information. The Company's proprietary business management system
and technology platform help to reduce costs, allowing the Company
to pass on significant savings to consumers. Founded in 1999, the
company operates in 35 major markets in 20 states and the District
of Columbia. For more information on ZipRealty, visit
www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800-CALL-ZIP.
About Walk Score
Walk Score is a project of Front Seat, a civic software company
based in Seattle. Since its launch in July 2007, Walk Score has
become the most popular measure of walkability in the U.S., Canada,
and the U.K., with more than five million addresses scored. The
Walk Score team is advised by a five-person Advisory Board, which
includes urban planning, environmental and technical experts from
institutions such as Sightline Institute, The Brookings
Institution, and Google. Visit www.walkscore.com for your personal
Walk Score.
Contacts: Marielle Covington Allison & Partners 415-277-4929
marielle@allisonpr.com Marcus Gamo Allison & Partners
415-277-4925 marcus@allisonpr.com
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