How do I enter coordinates for postcode mapping?
When adding a property manually, the seller has the option of entering coordinates for postcode mapping. This allows buyers to find you on "Search by Map" - a great marketing tool for buyers!
The process of adding coordinates for postcode mapping if you don't know your postcode is:
- Step 1 - Property: Enter Coodinates for Postcode Mapping
- Select "Yes"
- Click on "Launch Coordinates Finder" (a new page opens with a map and 2 boxes below stating "Decimal Latitude" and "Decimal Longitude")
- Click on the approximate location of your town/city on the map (a red button appears)
- Zoom in/out using the "+" or "-" buttons on the left hand side. Alternatively navigate using arrows above
- Click on the exact geographic location of your property
- Once you locate the precise location of your property, there will be coordinates in the "decimal latitude" and "decimal longitude"boxes
- Copy the "Decimal Latitude" coordinates and paste in Step 1 - Property: Decimal Latitude" box
- Repeat for "Decimal Longitude" coordinates i.e. copy and paste in Step 1 - Property: Decimal Longitude" box
- Continue entering your property details.