If you’ve ever used MapQuest you’ll understand just how good Google Maps is. I think the name ‘MapQuest’ is either (tragically) ironic or a secret joke – following their maps really is like a quest.
The last time I used their service it took me two hours to travel to somewhere an hour away. I saw some beautiful homes, picturesque towns and countless fields which was great but I was late for my appointment. As a result I switched to Google Maps and have never looked back (sorry, couldn’t resist that!)
But Google Maps has its own problems, specifically Street View. As you may or may not know Google has vehicles travelling every road photographing a world view from the street, hence the name. But things happen ‘down on the street’ (just ask Shakatak) and innocent passersby are sometimes caught at inopportune moments. Simply click the image or the location details below to see the original. These are just a few, I have dozens more so let me know if you want to see them. Enjoy 
Beer Gut Man
Location: 56 Bond St W, Oshawa, ON, Canada
The Unfriendly Neighbor
Location: 115 Tuscany Springs Green NW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Truck On Fire
Location: 44 Robinglade Dr, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Blowup Doll
Location: Square de Clignancourt Paris, France
New York Success!
Location: 218 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States
Man With Gun
Location: 528 7th St, Rapid City, SD, United States
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Stephen,
That brought a smile to my face today, thank you.
So guys next time you see a car with some incredible camera gear mounted on top; YOU know what to do! };-)
Would love to see more.
Some folks have fun with Google Maps, satellite view. Here’s one from the UK (I don’t remember the location– darn)
http://blog.sellsiusrealestate.com/google-earth/fun-with-google-earth-find-the-secret-word/2006/06/08/
Billingley… don’t think the design is still there. But I found the link to it, if you want to see the profanity
Steve a friend of mine asked if he can borrow the blow up doll for a few hours !! Thanks !
Stephen – Thanks for the morning chuckle! I appreciate your great sense of humor!
All kidding aside, Google Maps can be a powerful tool for a web-savvy real estate pro. By creating MyMaps with your Google Profile, you can meet the needs of consumers and drive traffic back to your “hub”, which is your website and blog.
We are creating a MyMap for Hoboken Condo Specialist Walter Burns. One of the primary pain points in Hoboken is the running joke about the lack of parking for condo owners. The Google map with plotted public and private parking facilities should be a big hit Hoboken condo buyers and be yet one more conduit of traffic back to Walter’s LivingontheHudson.com website.
Agents should think about what high-value map would fulfill a need in their area and create them with their Google Profile.
Thanks again for making me smile!
Bobby-@rewebcoach
That is pretty funny stuff! I have never come across any of these things yet but will def. start keeping an eye out for them. Great post!