Google Earth is one of those cool little tools that, for many, has no use except for visiting places they used to live or have visited before. However this amazing tool can be immensely helpful when looking for your next home.With a click of a button, Google Earth can allow you a limited 3D view of the house you are considering. You can then view the relative terrain in the area surrounding the house and of any major thoroughfares. Google Earth can also map the driving distance between your potential residence and favorite destinations.
Another advantage of Google Earth is that it is privy to the same information as Google Maps. If you are looking for certain amenities near the property you are considering, Google Earth will list the ones that it knows of and can be used to search for more