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Drawing the Search Area

In a map search, a quick way to establish a search area is to draw a radius or polygon shape around a particular location or marker. Choose "Radius" to find listings within a particular distance from a property or other spot. Choose "Shape" to draw a search area.

Optionally, narrow search results inside the drawn shape by entering search criteria in the left panel. For example, enter a list-price range or number of bedrooms.

Centring the Map

To choose a different centre-point type an address and municipality then click Find. To mark the new centre point, TMLS shows a pushpin at the new location. Double click the pushpin to zoom in on the centre point. To remove the pushpin, click Clear.

Drawing a Shaped (Polygon) Search Area

 

Drawing a Radius Search Area

 

Using Drawn Searches

To Search By Drawn Shape

  1. At the Map Search page, centre the map in the location you want. To choose a centre-point for your search zoom or move the map to find your location; or type an address and municipality then click Find.
  2. Enter search criteria in the left panel, if needed.
  3. In the map control bar, at Draw, choose Shape.
  4. Guide the mouse pointer onto the map. The cursor changes to a "+". Move the cursor to the start location of your desired area and click to set the first point.
  5. Move the cursor toward the next point in your shape's outline. A grey line is drawn on the map as you move the mouse.
  6. When the cursor is in position, click to set the second point. The first line is established.
  7. Move and click again, repeating as needed to draw the shape. Make sure you end at the starting point, where you must double click to finish the shape. The map dynamically updates to show matching properties that fall within your shape's boundary.
  8. To change your shape, click Clear then redraw the shape.

To Search by Drawn Radius

    1. At the Map Search page, centre the map in the location you want. To choose a centre-point for your search zoom or move the map to find your location; or type an address and Municipality then click Find.
    2. Enter search criteria in the left panel, if needed.
    3. In the map control bar, at Draw, choose Radius.
    4. Guide the mouse pointer onto the map. The cursor changes to a "+". Move the cursor to the point where you want the centre of your circle, then click.
    5. Move the cursor to the outside edge of your desired circle, watching the white mile indicator for an exact radius, then click to finish the circle. The map dynamically updates to show matching properties that fall within your circle's boundary.
    6. To change your radius, click Clear then redraw the circle.

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