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MEMO
#5005: Locating Properties - 09/12/02
We all
know that bad addresses are among the bigger aggravations
our inspectors must deal with. Bad addresses can result in
wasted time, mileage, and money. We'd like to propose a couple
of preventative measures to reduce the number of bad addresses
that lead to wasted trips.
We have
a list of websites we consult when you report a bad address
or difficulty locating a property. You might be able to save
yourself a long drive going nowhere if you consult these sites
before you leave to confirm property locations or check the
validity of the addresses you're to inspect that day. Here
are several of the sites we regularly reference.
-
www.usps.com
- use Find Zip Codes to verify addresses
- www.melissadata.com
- click Free Lookups, then Address Lookup to verify addresses
- www.mapquest.com
- to find maps or get driving directions
- www.mapblast.com
- to find maps or get driving directions
- www.expedia.com
- click the Maps tab to get maps or driving directions
- www.netronline.com
- click Public Records Online. Select the state from the
map, then choose the correct county, and then select Home
Page Only or Go To Data Online to get property information
(legals, etc.) or the telephone numbers for the county tax
assessor or recorder.
Also remember
that if you get an address that looks like it might be incomplete
(like one that just says "RR 22" for street address),
you shouldn't hesitate to call us and ask us to confirm the
address before you set out to try to find it. Similarly, if
you cannot locate a property, e-mail us right away so we can
advise the client to obtain additional information.
One last
thing: if you've tried any of these resources and still have
not been able to get a good address or location, please be
sure to let us know what resources you consulted so that we
don't duplicate your efforts.
We're
here to help each other get accurate results as efficiently
as possible. We hope that these resources prove to be of some
help to you. If you have any comments, or if you use other
tools that you think might be helpful to other inspectors,
please feel free to let us know. We appreciate your feedback.
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