I'm looking for a copmuter software that will allow us to upload a map
of an area, then we will identify the sellable plots graphically.
In front of a customer we would click on a certain plot and get it's
info (size, price, sold or not, etc)

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Request for Question Clarification by jackburton-ga on 09 May 2003 06:18 PDT

Hi walfarhan,
I have found a program which i believe is very close to what you are
looking for...
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TopographyUSA™
"Now you can print your own custom 2-D or 3-D topographical maps of
anywhere in the US! Creating detailed, professional maps has never
been so easy, or affordable. See your topography before trekking out
to a site, and quickly compare one site to other sites. And it’s a
great tool for selling and listing land. It’s an ideal program for
appraisers, developers, realtors, and builders that has countless
uses.
The maps are of incomparable quality. This program improves on simple
scans of USGS paper maps by adding newer data from the USGS National
Elevation Dataset and recent land-use, land-cover data. It also
includes virtually every trail, road, street, lake, pond, river and
stream in the country!
Find any point quickly by address, route, body of water, placename,
trail, and more. Easily move around within/between maps. Add your own
routes, lines, text, objects, legends, symbols, shading, colors,
fonts, and more to any map with the built-in drawing tools.
With this program you can:
*	Print maps at 8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17" sizes 
*	Join maps to create large murals
*	Print maps in 2-D, 3-D, and even in profile!
*	Show appropriate detail with up to 14 zoom levels
*	Magnify the map for close-up viewing within any zoom level
*	Display longitude/latitude coordinates and elevation for any point
*	Show minimum/maximum elevation, average grade, elevation gain, and
climbing/descending distances
*	Print maps with with detailed (20-foot) contour intervals
*	Show forest, wetlands, and other land-use, land-cover data
*	Show UTM coordinate grids with shaded relief
*	Upload/download coordinates to/from all popular GPS receivers
*	Automatically get measurements in feet, meters, miles, acres or
hectares.
*	Perform automatic trail and route routing
*	Use the amazing 3-D terrain views to see your destination from any
compass point and even see out to the horizon.
*	And so much more!
This package is loaded with dozens of useful features, many not
available in topo programs costing several hundred dollars more!
Includes user manual, on-line help, free technical support, and no
risk 30 day money back guarantee. Order yours now.
Requirements: Windows: Any IBM PC or compatible Pentium 150MHz or
higher, Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP/NT or later, 32MB RAM, 300MB hard
disk space, CD-ROM drive, any Windows compatible printer.
Price $149 (All 50 States. One-time fee!)
http://www.z-law.com/app.html?mgiToken=383NKBN6T06PHT2C2F#topo
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Here some other similar programs which you may also find useful"
  
FloodMaps on CD™ 
"FEMA Maps for Your Computer
Stop struggling with FEMA paper maps! Now, exact reproductions of the
maps you consult so often are just a mouseclick away. Relied on by
thousands of appraisers nationwide, these CDs will save you tons of
time and increase your professional image.
A user-friendly interface makes installing the program and navigating
the maps a breeze. These are exact digital reproductions of the FEMA
paper maps you're used to using. Each map includes a comprehensive
index for easy location of areas. Easily zoom in or out, move around
within or between maps, add text, print maps with numerous print
options, and much more.
Available for approximately 41 states. The maps are continually
updated whenever FEMA issues new maps. All maps are in Jpeg format for
easy export to your reports and other Windows applications. Includes
easy to follow instructions, on-line help, one year of free updates,
free technical support, and no risk 30 day money back guarantee. This
program is guaranteed to save you time and make you more productive.
Reserve yours today.
Requirements: Windows: IBM PC or compatible 386 or higher, Windows
3.1/95/98/XP/2000 or later, 8MB RAM, 8MB hard disk space, CD-ROM
drive, mouse, any Windows compatible printer.
FMAP From $95 to $197 (Please call for individual state pricing and
availability)"
http://www.z-law.com/app.html?mgiToken=383NKBN6T06PHT2C2F#floodmaps

  
RE Assistant™
"The Commercial Real Estate Solution 
If you need an affordable and easy to use program for commercial real
estate then look no further. RE Assistant performs virtually every
function the busy professional needs: property tracking, contact
management, comps, scheduling, reports, correspondence, mapping,
e-mailing, and so much more. It’s relied on by over 11,000 users
worldwide. It is the standard for CB Richard Ellis (over 1,500 users),
CB Commercial (over 800 users), and Grubb & Ellis (over 500 users).
Enough said...."
http://www.z-law.com/commapp.html?mgiToken=383NKBN6T06PHT2C2F#re
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Let me know if one of these is suitable.

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Clarification of Question by walfarhan-ga on 09 May 2003 11:50 PDT

Hi Jackburton,

Thanks for your "First attempt" but they are NOT what I'm looking
for....
The first 2 programs has been rejected because they are using US maps
only whereas we are looking for a non-US maps implementation, also we
are only interested to upload the maps of a certain project and NOT a
full real estate office operation (Which requires a state/country
maps). Let me describe what we're looking for:
1. Customer with an agent in front of a computer, after he starts the
program he finds a graphical (map) view of the project (Plots,
commercial bldgs, etc).
2. Each plot (land) in the project are numbered and preferebly colored
marked.
3. If any plot (Land) is of interest to the customer, the agent would
click on it, the pop-up window will show the plot's info (Size, price,
rent, sold or not, etc.)
4. If the customer is interested the agent would either sell it and a
"SOLD" click would be selected and the color of the plot will be
changed.
5. Or the agent will click the reserve button and the plot will show
reserved (in different color) in the main view screen.

Now, the above is the major features we're looking into the system,
any additional featrue is a plus..

I hope I made my self clear....

Regards,

Hi walfarhan-ga,

Thanks for your wonderful question! I had fun researching this topic
and came up with the following Land Parcel Management software
applications :

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SDS, Inc. -- Parcel Mapper software for Property Data Management
http://www.sds-inc.com/mapper.htm

"Parcel Mapper is a software tool that lets mapping personnel
streamline their parcel maintenance workflow -- regardless of whether
they are moving from the traditional paper-based method or from a
system that is already GIS-based. Parcel Mapper focuses the strengths
of ESRI's ArcInfo, the world's leading GIS software, on the task of
parcel mapping and maintenance. Parcel Mapper provides access to the
features of ArcInfo that are useful to parcel mapping personnel, while
simplifying the user interface to these commands and providing access
to them in a structured, workflow-oriented fashion."

"Use simple tools to visually navigate the map, providing appropriate
detail for varying zoom levels. Easily locate parcels through various
means - graphical selection, parcel attribute query, etc. Uniquely
identify each parcel, and provide annotation to various map features."

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NovaLIS Technologies : Solutions : Assessment Office
http://www.novalistech.com/solutions/assessment.html

"NovaLIS' Assessment Office fully automates property appraisal and
administration practices. It combines the proven capabilities of
Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA), assessment administration
systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), document imaging, and
workflow management technology into a complete business solution for
the management and valuation of real and personal property. Assessment
Office supports a variety of valuation models, including:
income-based, component cost, market, and other user defined
approaches to valuation."

"View, query, analyze, and manipulate data within a spatial
environment. Value land, residential, commercial/industrial, mobile
homes, miscellaneous, and personal property."

"AO integrates with ESRI's ArcGIS software, as well as continuing
support for ArcView and MapObjects."

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CEDRA AVparcel 2003 worldwide
http://www.cedra.com/AVparcel.html

"CEDRA AVparcelTM is an ArcView® and ArcGIS®extension which includes
and expands upon CEDRA AVcadTM to provide tax (cadastral) mapping,
parcel maintenance and general Polygon Editing."

"In addition to the mapping tools, CEDRA AVparcelTM provides
functionality for editing attribute data using customized dialog
boxes. The CEDRA-DataEditorTM extension, which is included with CEDRA
AVparcel, enables the user to identify the specific themes and
attributes which the user can edit. Quality control and data
verification tools are included with the CEDRA-DataEditor extension to
ensure that the database is properly maintained. The customized dialog
boxes, which the user defines, are established without having the user
write any Avenue, Visual Basic or other programming language software.
With a simple point and click, CEDRA DataEditor users are able to edit
and maintain their tabular information without having to start and
stop table editing sessions."

Since this application is customizable and gives you the ability to
create databases that represent parcel ownership, school districts,
etc., you should be able to easily create a "sold/available"
designation too.

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TGS : Products : ParcelFinder
http://www.tgstech.com/products.html

"ParcelFinder is a robust, scalable, enterprise document management
application with an easy-to-use graphical GIS front-end that can
access, organize, and display information relating to parcels,
easements, rights-of-ways.  ParcelFinder can be customized to meet
your company's or agency's individual requirements pertaining to
linking documents with assets."

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This one needs an optional module for maps :

NaviLine Land-Parcel Management
http://www.hteinc.com/factsheets/lx6n.htm

"HTE Land/Parcel Management is a centralized database of address and
parcel information. All HTE land-based software applications access
property information contained in Land/Parcel Management's location
records. Sharing this data eliminates the need to store duplicate
information in individual applications, ensuring higher levels of
accuracy and consistency."

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Other Resources :

ArcView 3.x
http://www.esri.com/software/arcview/index.html

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I hope this provides a satisfactory solution. If anything is unclear
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Regards,

kyrie26-ga