AOL Real Estate Launches New Search Powered by Move, Inc.

""AOL Inc."":http://www.aol.com has launched a new real estate search on ""AOL Real Estate"":http://realestate.aol.com/ that is powered by ""Move, Inc."":http://www.move.com
[IMAGE] The new search engine returns homes for sale, foreclosures, new homes, off-market, and recently sold properties provided to the New York-based Internet conglomerate through Move's ListHub syndication network.

The AOL Real Estate search now delivers new tools that enable users to refine their search by multiple criteria including open houses, new listings, and price reductions. It also connects potential buyers directly to real estate agents.

Additionally, the new platform offers home values search, expanded school and neighborhood content, and a mapping function provided by MapQuest.

""Buying or renting a new home can be a daunting prospect, so we want to provide the best home buying information and service to our users as possible, which is

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why our partnership with Move, Inc. is so important to us,"" said Jay Kirsch, VP and general manager of AOL Money and Finance.

""With its expertise in the listings business, Move, Inc. enables us to provide an unsurpassed hub of data and tools that are pivotal to moving decisions,"" Kirsch continued. ""This is the first of a number of upcoming enhancements to AOL Real Estate that will make the site a singular destination where users can be both inspired and empowered in their search for a new home.""

The company adds that real estate professionals can now expand their reach and marketing power when syndicating their listings to AOL via Move's ListHub syndication network through an exclusive advertising program.

Move is offering real estate advertisers access to millions of AOL Real Estate visitors through a special marketing program, which includes expanded agent and office information, up to 25 photos, full motion videos, open house alerts, banners, and expanded property descriptions.

""Move's mission is to connect consumers with real estate professionals so they can be successful together in purchasing homes,"" said Steve Berkowitz, CEO of Move, Inc. ""This is an important milestone for both AOL and Move that can significantly advance our ability to exceed expectations buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals have towards us as category leaders.""

In January 2011, Move, Inc. and AOL signed an agreement giving Move exclusive rights to power the AOL Real Estate homes for sale search experience.