As of now, the official “Beta” version is live and ready to be tested. Simply go to http://www.mobilehsv.com in your iPhone. Will it work on Android or WebOS? Who the hell knows? 
I don’t have the hardware to test those out. This is definitely a work in progress and has some strides to make before I have it officially converted into a native iPhone Application.
So, what can the Mobile Version Do?
Realistically? Almost everything my website can….and a little more. Search by subdivision, MLS Number, Address (which I actually don’t have on the “standard” website yet), and new listings as they come on the market. I’ve also added a favorites section. On the Level 10 website, you have to be logged in to save favorites (really the only way to keep track of them). The mobile version utilizes what’s called local storage, so you save your favorites without ever having to log in. It’s all updated in real time.
I’ve added a Twitter search to the app. Clicking on Huntsville Tweets will open the default Twitter search for the word “Huntsville”. You can do your own searches from the app if you’re looking for something in particular.
The best way to experience this app is to go to mobilehsv.com and bookmark it to your home screen. You’ll be able to view the app in full screen mode and most of the animations work better and faster.
Lastly, what would any mobile real estate application be without a location based map search? Find out what’s around you anywhere you go.
What are the Known Bugs/Problems?
Well, there’s a few of them right now. The biggest one, that I’m having the worst time trying to fix is with the map. If you do a search that is not map based, then go back to the map, it acts really screwy.
I’ve spent two days trying to keep this from happening. I have no clue. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a simple fix any time you run into this. Simply rotate the phone, and rotate it back and Viola!
Next, the Add to Favorites button is not very cooperative. When a listing is added to your favorites, the application will let you know, but you still have to be careful and make sure that you hit the “+” button. The first time seems to be a little buggier than each time after that.
This is not a blazing fast application. It’s great over wi-fi, pretty good over 3G, but it’s pretty bad over EDGE…but then again, just about everything is.
This application is meant to be viewed in Portrait Mode 99% of the time. The only time I would recommend viewing in landscape mode is when you look at the home photos. Don’t get me wrong, it’ll work fine in landscape, but I wouldn’t spend a lot of time on it that way.
When you add the app to your home screen and then start it up, it can stay on the loading screen for up to 15 seconds. That may not seem like a lot of time, but it kind of is. I’m still seeing what I can do to improve the speed.
What does the future of the App Have in store?
Continued support and bug fixes are at the top of my list. ANY time any of you run into a bug, PLEASE let me know. Feel free to send me an email or comment below. If I get enough support from you guys, I could start a Google Group or something to continue to work on it.
Compatibility with different mobile browsers will follow if you guys make the iPhone version a success.
Notifications – How many homes have come on the market since you last looked, etc. – is a future addition that I’m looking forward to, but not going to happen within the next month or two.
ScreenShots
Alright, there was your overview of the main issues. The app is really simple to figure out. Below are some screenshots of what is now online. Good Luck!
