Search & Filters

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Zozonest allows you to choose how users interact with the search tool depending on your target market:

Half-Map Search: A modern, split-screen view where the search filters and list are on one side and a live-updating map is on the other.
Full-Map Search: An immersive experience where the map takes up the whole screen and properties pop up as the user moves the map.
Horizontal Header Search: A classic “Search Bar” usually placed on the homepage hero section for quick entry (City, Type, Price).

Users can filter by more than just location. The plugin supports:

Property Attributes: Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and garage spaces.
Price Range Sliders: A smooth UI slider allowing users to set a minimum and maximum budget.
Area/Size Filters: Filtering by square footage or acreage.
Feature Checkboxes: Selecting specific amenities like “Swimming Pool,” “Central Heating,” or “Pet Friendly.”
Property ID Search: Direct access for users who have a specific listing reference number.

The search is deeply integrated with Google Maps and geolocation data:

Radius Search: “Find homes within 10km of my current location.”
Draw-on-Map: Users can use their mouse to draw a custom shape on the map to search only within a specific neighborhood boundary.
Geolocation Autocomplete: As a user types a city or zip code, the plugin suggests verified locations via the Google Places API.

To improve the “stickiness” of your site, the search engine includes:

AJAX Loading: Results update instantly without the page reloading, making the experience feel like a high-end app.
Save Search & Alerts: Logged-in users can save their search criteria and receive email notifications when a new property matching their filters is uploaded.
Search Suggestions: Intelligent “Did you mean?” prompts or suggested popular areas.