The broker and home-consultant company has begun installingGlobal Positioning Satellite systems in its vehicles. With the helpof satellites, drivers will be able to input a starting address anddestination address and get voice-prompted directions on the bestroute.

UrbanRealtors.com also uses such technology as customer-directedonline home searches of all MLS property listings in Houston, eachof which includes statistics, valuations, maps and the ability toinstantly schedule appointments at those properties. Other techoffers include Talking House radio broadcasts, virtual tours andonline audio tours for its featured listings.

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