Once you have selected a suitable area click within the colored boundaries and note the three digit number that proceeds the area title. Example: 115 Albany South Central 115 is the sub-area number. Switch back to the First Look page, which should still be open, and select the corresponding sub-area number in the Albany County box.

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What is a sub-area?

It's often said that the three most important factors in real estate are Location, Location, Location. Sub-areas are the Multiple Listing Service's way to identify areas of similar homes with similar market values. Unfortunately, the process is inherently nebulous and complex. Even experienced agents will sometimes get it wrong.

The above map is our way of trying to clarify the process and make it easier for even those house hunters unfamiliar with the area to select a preferred sub-area and be able to format a First Look search that produces the desired results.

In addition, you can view a given location as a panoramic street view by entering the address at http://maps.google.com