Catylist Launches Next-Generation, Scenario-based Search Engine for Commercial Real Estate

CHICAGO, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Catylist, the nation's leading provider of marketing-based commercial information exchange (CIE) technology for commercial real estate communities and brokerage firms recently unveiled the most technologically advanced search interface in the industry. The new scenario-based search engine has been updated throughout the Catylist Network which includes over 35 locally-operated commercial information exchanges as well as Catylist's National Commercial Marketplace, Commercial IQ, http://www.commercialiq.com/.

The system allows users to refine their search by adding/removing a multitude of real-time filters. The instantaneous search results provide users with a more efficient means of quickly identifying properties that match their specific criteria. The online display options have been revamped to include list, expanded and map view. Advanced mapping and aerial tools incorporate varying perspectives from Google Maps, Google Street View, and Microsoft Virtual Earth Bird's Eye. In addition, all listings contain basic demographic data. Full-members have access to comprehensive demographic reports available to download in PDF or an Excel export.

According to Shon Bendrey, Catylist's vice president, CIE operations, "The positive response to our new search interface and marketing tools, recently demonstrated at the NAR and ICSC trade shows far exceeded our expectations. Brokers are always looking for new innovative ways to showcase their properties, increase workflow efficiencies, and reach as many qualified prospects as possible. From what we're hearing this is the most comprehensive solution available."

Catylist's integrated marketing tools include broadcast email, website development, customer relationship management (CRM), demographics, design/print services, and online listing exposure on over 40 partner sites.

About Catylist

Founded in 2002, Chicago-based Catylist is a commercial real estate marketing company. Thousands of real estate brokers, investors, tenants, property managers, landlords, and appraisers use Catylist to market and search commercial real estate. Catylist is the #1 provider of Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) solutions for real estate communities, developed and operates Commercial IQ, the national commercial real estate marketplace and offers marketing services for commercial real estate professionals. For more information, visit http://www.catylist.com/.

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  Contact:

  Richard Maxson
  Senior VP, Marketing & Sales
  Catylist, Inc.
  (920) 605-7590
  richard@catylist.com

CONTACT: Richard Maxson, Senior VP, Marketing & Sales, Catylist, Inc., +1-920-605-7590, richard@catylist.com

Web site: http://www.commercialiq.com/ http://www.catylist.com/

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