System and method for coordinating real estate transactions through a global communications network
First Claim
1. A system to coordinate real estate transactions over a global communications network, the system comprising:
- a listings database configured to store information of real estate to be sold;
a registration module configured to obtain qualifying information from a potential buyer;
a system processing module configured to qualify the potential buyer to view specific real estate information stored on the listings database based on the qualifying information provided by the potential buyer and a seller'"'"'s predetermined criteria; and
a display configured to display the real estate information that the potential buyer.
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Abstract
A system and method to facilitate real estate transactions over a global communications network. The system includes a listings database to store information of real estate to be sold, a registration module to obtain qualifying information from a potential buyer, a system processing module to qualify a potential buyer to view specific real estate information stored on the listings database based on the qualifying information provided by the potential buyer and a seller'"'"'s predetermined criteria, and a display to display the real estate to the potential buyer. The system may further include a search module to search the listings database for real estate matching potential buyer preferences, a bidding module to allow the potential buyer to submit a real estate purchase proposal, a scheduler module to determine dates and times for the potential buyer to physically view chosen real estate, a system processing module to determine a most efficient route for viewing the chosen real estate with respect to visiting date and time and location of the chosen real estate, and a mapping module to provide directions to view the chosen real estate in the most efficient route.
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26 Claims
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1. A system to coordinate real estate transactions over a global communications network, the system comprising:
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a listings database configured to store information of real estate to be sold;
a registration module configured to obtain qualifying information from a potential buyer;
a system processing module configured to qualify the potential buyer to view specific real estate information stored on the listings database based on the qualifying information provided by the potential buyer and a seller'"'"'s predetermined criteria; and
a display configured to display the real estate information that the potential buyer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system to coordinate real estate transactions over a global communications network, the system comprising:
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a listings database configured to store information of real estate to be sold;
a display to display the information of the real estate to a potential buyer;
a scheduler module configured to determine dates and times for the potential buyer to physically view chosen real estate;
a system processing module configured to determine a route for viewing the chosen real estate with respect to visiting date and time and location of the chosen real estate; and
a mapping module configured to provide directions to view the chosen real estate. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system to coordinate real estate transactions over a global communications network, the system comprising:
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a listings database configured to store information of real estate to be sold;
a display to display the information of the real estate to a potential buyer;
a scheduler module configured to schedule viewing dates with the potential buyer when the potential buyer indicates an interest in physically viewing a chosen real estate; and
a communications module configured to notify other interested potential buyers of the status of the chosen real estate. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for coordinating real estate transactions over a global communications network, the system comprising:
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providing a listings database configured to store information of real estate to be sold;
providing a registration module configured to obtain qualifying information from a potential buyer;
providing a system processing module configured to qualify the potential buyer to view specific real estate information stored on the listings database based on the qualifying information provided by the potential buyer and a seller'"'"'s predetermined criteria; and
if qualified, displaying the specific real estate information to the potential buyer. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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