Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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HOME BUYING MOBILE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the
present
invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided
herein is prior art, or
material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any
publication or
document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The Orese.nt invention relates generally to the field of mobile
applications and
more specifically relates to a home buying mobile application that connects
sellers and
buyers without the use of a realtor.
2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0002] Buying and selling transactions, particularly those involving
substantial assets
such as real estate transactions, are typically very complicated and time
consuming. There is
an entire industry of real estate professionals that derive income from real
estate transactions,
including agents, attorneys, insurers, and the like. Inclusion of any human
resources may add
significant expense, delay and complexity to transactions.
[0003] Home buying typically involves significant investigative steps on
the part of a
potential home buyer. The buyer may browse listings on the internet or in
printed
publications such as newspapers and real estate magazines to find properties
the buyer is
interested in. The buyer may rely on advertisements to determine which
properties are for
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sale. The buyer may also contact a real estate agent to be shown properties
that may be of
interest to the buyer.
[0004] A realtor= is typically uscd to facilitate selling and buying a
home. The
REALTOR will coordinate times for buyers to look at the home and will usually
act as an
intermediary between the seller and the buyer when bidding on the home. The
realtor is
typically compensated via a commission when the home is sold. The commission
usually
amounts to a percentage of the sales price of the home (on average of 3-6%).
Depending on
the sales price, this can be a lot of money.
[0005] Several attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned
problems such as
those found in U.S. Pat. and Pub. Nos: 9,106,473 to Altberg; 7,987,117 to
Mozley;
2014/0046792 to Ganesan; 2015/0134484 to Dryden; 2012/0041832 to Sheth; and
2002/0178087 to Henderson. This art is representative of mobile applications.
However,
none of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in
combination, is seen to
describe the invention as claimed.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known mobile
application
art, the present invention provides a novel home buying mobile application
system. The
general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently
in greater
detail is to provide a home buying mobile application that connects sellers
and buyers without
the use of a realtor.
[0007] The home buying mobile application system of the present disclosure
is designed
to make it easier for home buyers and home sellers to sell property without
having to spend
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too much to do so. Specifically, the home buying mobile application serves to
eliminate "the
middle man" to get a house sold or purchased. Further, the home buying mobile
application
also reduces time in the process, and having to wait hours and sometimes days
before hearing
back from a realtor. Also it will not cost the home owner 6% of his/her hard
earned equity to
sell their house.
[0008] A home -buying mobile application system for use on an internet-
enabled
communication device is disclosed herein, in a preferred embodiment,
comprising a mobile
application software program having a plurality of home-buyer command prompts,
a plurality
of home-seller command prompts, at least one home-buyer database, at least one
home-seller
database, a real-time instant messaging platform, and a secure payment
processor. The
mobile application software program is functionally defined by the plurality
of home-buyer
command prompts, the plurality of home-seller command prompts, the at least
one home-
buyer database, the at least one home-seller database, the real-time instant
messaging
platform, and the secure payment processor bundled in a downloadable package
installable
on the internet-enabled communication device.
[0009] The home buying mobile application may further comprise a variable
locking
mechanism. The mobile application software program is in wireless
communication with the
variable locking mechanism via the internet-enabled communication device. The
variable
locking mechanism is useful for locking at least onc door of a real estate
property for sale by
a seller-user. As maybe appreciated, a buyer-user is able to communicate with
the seller-user
in real time via the real-time instant messaging platform of the mobile
application software
program for purposes of negotiating a sale of the real estate property without
requiring a
realtor.
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[00010] The home buying mobile application system May be sold as a kit. The
kit may
include the variable locking mechanism in wireless communication with the
mobile
application software program. The kit may further include installable security
and monitoring
equipment which may be in wireless communication with the mobile application
software
program. The kit may further include a set of user installation and use
instructions.
[00011] According to another embodiment, a method for using the home buying
mobile
application is also disclosed herein. The method of using the home buying
mobile application
system may comprise the steps of: downloading a mobile application software
program onto
an internet-enabled = communication device; installing the mobile application
software
program onto the internet-enabled communication device; opening the mobile
application
software program via the internet-enabled communication device; creating a
seller-user
account by a seller-user and alternatively a buyer-user account by a buyer-
user; following
various command prompts of the mobile application software program;
communicating
between the seller-user and the buyer-user; and effectuating a real estate
purchase without
utilizing a realtor. The method ends with tangible results such as a print off
of documents and
the like related to the transaction.
[00012] The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as
a home
buying mobile application. Preferably, a mobile application should provide a
home buying
mobile application program that connects sellers and buyers without the use of
a realtor, and,
yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a
need exists for a
reliable home buying mobile application to avoid the above-mentioned problems.
[00013] For pUrposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects,
advantages, and novel
features of the invention have been described herein. 11 is to be understood
that not
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necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one
particular
embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried
out in a
manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as
taught herein
without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested
herein. The
features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly
pointed out and
distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and
other features,
aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood
with
reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00014] The figures which accompany the written portion of this
specification illustrate
embodiments and method(s) of use for the present disclosure, home buying
mobile
application system and method, constructed and operative according to the
teachings of the
present disclosure.
[00015] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a home buying mobile
application
system during an 'in-use' condition comprising a mobile application software
program
according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[00016] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the home buying mobile
application
system during another 'in-use condition showing a variable locking mechanism
according to
an embodiment of the present invention of the disclosure.
[00017] FIG. 3 is a flow diagram showing a method of using the mobile
application
program by a seller-user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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[00018] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing a method of using the mobile
application
program by a buyer-user according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00019] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for the home
buying mobile
application system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[00020] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter
be described in
conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like
elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[00021] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to
a mobile
application and more particularly to a home buying mobile application as used
to connect
sellers and buyers without the use of a realtor.
[00022] Generally speaking, the home buying mobile application of the
present invention
(also known as "HonieSurf") enables sellers and buyers to communicate with
each other via
instant messaging (rather than email or exchanging voicemails). The home
buying mobile
application also allows buyers who are interested in the same property to see
the amount of
bids being made in real time, and to place a bid if the buyer is so
interested.
[00023] The home buying mobile application is designed to make it as simple
as possible
for home buyers and sellers to get together and buy and sell property without
the use of a
realtor. The home buying application may provide everything a buyer needs to
buy a property
and only a finger tap away. The home buying application may make availability
calendars
from the seller publishable such that buyers can see, provide listings of
local stagers that
sellers can choose from if they choose to, listings of local home inspectors
that buyers can
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choose from, listings of banks for financing, listings of appraisers, and the
like as tangible
results.
[00024] Sellers can be assured that their homes will be secured via an
authentication
module programmed into the software coding along with a check-in procedure
when
interested buyers arrive at a home they wish to visit. As part of the system,
interested buyers
may request to receive a code useful for accessing a smart lock. By way of
example,
interested buyers may be given a choice of 30 minutes or 45 minutes to view
the house. After
viewing, the buyer may then check out and the code may automatically reset.
Further, there
may be a monitoring device installed in the house configured to interact with
the mobile
application program. The interested buyer viewing the home may have to sign in
and out of
that monitoring device. The home owner may be able to monitor when the
interested buyer
arrives and leaves the house via the mobile application program.
[00025] A pledge to users of HomeSurf is to ensure that home sellers keep
98.5% of their
hard earned money (or more), and to make the home buying and selling process
as simple
and easy as possible, and to make it fun and innovative to sell one's home.
[00026] Referring.now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of
reference there is
shown in FIG. 1, home buying mobile application system 100 during 'in-use'
condition 150
according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[00027] Generally speaking, mobile application software program 102 may
comprise
plurality of home-buyer command prompts 110, plurality of home-seller command
prompts
112, at least one home-buyer database 114, at least one home-seller database
116, real-time
instant messaging platform 118, and secure payment processor 120. Mobile
application
software program 102 is functionally defined by plurality of home-buyer
command prompts
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110, plurality of home-seller command prompts 112, at least one home-buyer
database 114,
at least one home-seller database 116, real-time instant messaging platform
118, and secure
payment processor 120 bundled in a downloadable package installable on
internet-enabled
communication device 105. As may be appreciated, buyer-user 142 is able to
communicate
with seller-user 140 in real time via real-time instant messaging platform 118
of mobile
application software program 102 for purposes of negotiating a sales price of
real estate
property for sale 205 without requiring a realtor.
[00028] As should be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the
art, internet-
enabled communication device 105 may comprise a smartplione, a tablet, a
laptop computer,
a desktop computer, and the like.
[00029] In referring now to FIG. 2 illustrating a perspective view of home
buying mobile
application system 100 during another 'in-usc' condition 250 and showing
variable locking
mechanism 130. As shown, home buying mobile application system 100 may
comprise
variable locking mechanism 130 useful for locking and remotely unlocking door
220 of real
estate property for sale 205. Mobile application software program 102 may be
in wireless
communication with variable locking mechanism 130 via internet-enabled
communication
device 105.
[00030] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, variable
locking mechanism
130 is useful for locking at least one door 220 of real estate property for
sale 205 by seller-
user 140. Variable locking mechanism 130 may comprise plurality of random
numeric
code(s) 210. Each of random numeric code(s) 210 may be configured to unlock
door 220 of
real estate property for sale 205 when inputted via numeric control panel 215
of variable
locking mechanism 130. Variable locking mechanism 130 may be configured to
transmit one
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of random numeric code(s) 210 to buyer-user 142 when requested by buyer-user
142 via
home-buyer command prompts 110 of mobile application software program 102.
Random
numeric code(s) 210 may each comprise a series of random numbers inputtable
into numeric
control panel 215 of variable locking mechanism 130 by buyer-user 142.
[00031] With
particular reference to variable locking mechanism 130, it should be noted
that random numeric code(s) 210 may be configured to automatically expire upon
the
occurrence of a pre-programmed event. The pre-programmed event may comprise a
time
lapse. The time lapse may be 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, or
other duration.
Further, the pre-programmed event may comprise a cancelation request. The
cancelation
request may be made by seller-user 140 or by buyer-user 142. The cancelation
request may
be made via mobile application software program 102.
[00032] In
continuing to refer to variable locking mechanism 130, it should be noted that
mobile application software program 102 may further comprise an authentication
module.
The authentication module may be configured to authenticate personal
information provided
by seller-user 140 or by buyer-user 142. The personal information may comprise
user
identification data. User identification data may be in the form of a drivers
license,
government issued ID, U.S. passport, or the like. User identification data may
be useful for
establishing the identity of seller-user 140 or by buyer-user 142. Further,
personal
information may comprise payment verification data. Payment verification data
may
comprise credit card information, bank account information, and the like.
Further, personal
information may comprise real estate ownership verification data. Real estate
ownership
verification data may be required to be provided by seller-user 140 in order
to establish
ownership interest in real estate property for sale 205. This may be useful
for preventing
fraudulent listings.
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[00033] It should further be noted that pre-programmed event may comprise a
decline
command. The decline command may be determined by pre-programmed clearance
parameters of the authentication module of mobile application software program
102. For
example, if buyer-user 142 fails to provide proper authentication of personal
data, the
authentication module may issue a decline command when buyer-user 142 attempts
to
request random numeric code 210 via mobile application software program 102.
[00034] Referring now to FIG. 3 depicting seller-user flow diagram 300
which shows a
method of using mobile application program 102 by seller-user 140 according to
an
embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, seller-user flow diagram 300
may
generally comprise the steps of: downloading and installing mobile application
program 102
onto internet-enabled communication device 105 (based on personal preference
of seller-user
140); creating a seller-user account which may be retrievably-stored on at
least one home-
seller database; authenticating data provided by seller-user 140 via the
authentication module;
creating real estate listing(s) 305 representing real estate property for sale
205; uploading
photos and information to real estate listing(s) 305 pertaining to real estate
property for sale
205; manually-installing variable locking mechanism 130 to at least one door
220 of real
estate property for sale 205; and accepting offers from buyer-user 142 via
real-time instant
messaging platform 118 of mobile application program 102. It should further be
noted that
the method of using mobile application program 102 by seller-user according
140 may
comprise an optional step of installing security and monitoring equipment 225
around real
estate property for sale 205 for security and monitoring purposes.
[00035] As should be further noted, seller-user 140 may choose to only post
real estate
property for sale 205 on mobile application software program 102 ("HomeSurf")
and do all
marketing separately, with the exception of variable locking mechanism 130 and
security and
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monitoring equipment 225 as described herein. In such a situation, most of the
steps listed
above will be available to buyer-user 142 except for generating random numeric
code(s) 210.
[00036] It should be further noted that a method of business for home
buying mobile
application system 100 may include offering different packages to seller-user
140. The
various package options may each carry a separate price and separate terms and
conditions.
[00037] As part of one package, the method of business for home buying mobile
application system 100 may utilize a professional photographer and a
professional installation
team. The professional photographer may be trained to take photos of real
estate property for
sale 205 useful for presenting via real estate listing(s) 305. The
professional installation team
may be trained to install variable locking mechanism 130 in addition to
sccurity and
monitoring equipment 225. Once variable locking mechanism 130 is installed, a
technician
for the professional installation team may explain to seller-user 140 how
variable locking
mechanism 130 works and if seller-user 140 has any questions would be able to
assist at that
time. It should be noted that variable locking mechanism 130 will be installed
to help secure
real estate property for sale 205 and make viewings modern, friendly, and
convenient.
[00038] Further, the professional installation team may post a "FOR SALE"
sign on real
estate property for sale 205. The "FOR SALE" sign may comprise a logo or other
indicia (for
example, "HomeSurf"). Further, the "FOR SALE" sign may comprise a OR code that
potential buyers may scan to electronically obtain information about real
estate property for
sale 205.
[00039] In addition, the method of business for home buying mobile
application system
100 may utilize a registered appraiser. The registered appraiser may appraise
real estate
property for sale 205 for user-seller 140 in order to give an estimate of how
much real estate
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property for sale 205 is worth and what user-seller 140 may be able to do to
increase its
value.
[00040] The method of business for home buying mobile application system 100
may
further include a professional home stager. Seller-user 140 may be able to
choose a home
stager provided in a listing via mobile application software program 102.
Alternatively,
seller-user 140 is free to select a home stager comfortable to seller-user 140
and independent
of home buying mobile application system 100.
[00041] It should be noted and appreciated that seller-user 140 will be
able to monitor all
activity relating to real estate listing 305 of real estate property for sale
205 in real time via
mobile application software program 102. For example, seller-user 140 may see
how many
views of real estate listing(s) 305. Seller-user 140 may choose to edit
information and add
new information at any time. Seller-user 140 may choose to have open houses by
posting on
real estate listing 305. Of course, seller-user 140 may choose to delete real
estate listing 305
at any time.
[00042] When buyer-user 142 selects a time and date for viewing real estate
property for
sale 205 in person, seller-user 140 may receive a notification in real-time
via mobile
application software program 102. Seller-user 140 may be required to answer
enquiries made
by buyer-user(s) 142 via real-time instant messaging platform 118 in a timely
manner.
[00043] When buyer-user 142 arrives to view real estate property for sale
205, seller-user
140 will be notified the moment buyer-user 142 signs in and out in real time.
Variable
locking mechanism 130 may be configured to create and update a log of who,
when and how
many times door 220 was opened. Furthermore, random numeric code(s) 210 of
variable
locking mechanism 130 may be configured 10 reset each time buyer-user 142 uses
it. Seller-
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user 140 may also monitor who comes in and out via security and monitoring
equipment 225
that have installed. As should be understood by those familiar with the art,
security and
monitoring equipment 225 may comprise video cameras, microphones, and other
imaging
and sound capturing hardware. As may be appreciated, seller-user 140 may
choose to accept
offers made by buyer-user 142, or make counter offers, via real-time instant
messaging
platform 118 mobile application software program 102. Further, seller-user 140
and buyer-
user 142 may be able to sign a mutually-agreed-upon offer electronically
without requiring a
printer. Printers may be used.
[00044] The method of business for home buying mobile application system 100
may
include a pricing structure based on the appraisal value of real estate
property for sale 205. If
seller-user 140 sells for more than the appraisal value of real estate
property for sale 205, the
price will not increase. If seller-user 140 sells for less than the appraisal
value of real estate
property for sale 205, the price may be lowered accordingly. Once a
transaction is complete,
home buying mobile application system 100 may transmit all relevant
information to a
lawyer or representative based on preference of seller-user 140. Further, the
seller-user
account will be deleted from home-seller database 116 of mobile application
software
program 102.
[00045] Referring now to FIG. 4 depicting buyer-user flow diagram 400 which
shows a
method of using mobile application program 102 by buyer-user 142 according to
an
embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, buyer-user flow diagram 400
may generally
comprise the steps of: downloading and installing mobile application program
102 onto
internet-enabled communication device 105 (based on personal preference of
buyer-user
142); creating a buyer-user account which may be retrievably-stored on at
least one home-
buyer database; authenticating data provided by buyer-user 142 via the
authentication
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module; browsing plurality of real estate listing(s) 305; reviewing real
estate listing(s) 305;
communicating with seller-user 140 via real-time instant messaging platform
118 of mobile
application program. 102; requesting random numeric code 210 via mobile
application
program 102 for inspecting real estate property for sale 205; arriving at real
estate property
for sale 205 and inputting assigned random numeric code 210 into mobile
application
program 102 when prompted to to unlock variable locking mechanism 130;
inspecting real
estate property for sale 205 and making an offer to seller-user 140 via real-
time instant
messaging platform 118 of mobile application program 102 (if interested).
[00046] As should be further noted, buyer-user 142 may choose to browse
through real
estate listing(s) 305 if buyer-user 142 isn't serious about purchasing at that
very moment
without creating the buyer-user account. If buyer-user 142 is ready to buy
then buyer-user
142 has to create the buyer-user account. Creating the buyer-user account may
require
entering driver's license or other State/Federally issued identification of
buyer-user 142,
credit card information, providing answers to no less than three security
questions, and other
identification information as may be updated from time to time by the
authentication module
of mobile application program 102.
[00047] After successful registration, buyer-user 142 may then be able to
click on real
estate listing(s) 305 of interest and may also choose to save real estate
listing(s) 305 as
"favorites" for easy return access. Each real estate listing(s) 305 may have
all relevant
information and photos as provided by seller-user 140. On every real estate
listing(s) 305
there may be a plurality of home-buyer command prompts 110 (or options
available to buyer-
user 140). Home-buyer command prompts 110 may comprise options such as:
viewing the
real estate property for sale 205 in person, making an offer, or interacting
with seller-user 140
via real-time instant messaging platform 118 10 make further inquiries about
real estate
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property for sale 205. It should be noted that all home-buyer command prompts
110 are
made available on each real estate listing 305 upon successful registration of
the seller-user
account.
[00048] Once a home inspector arrives at real estate property for sale 205,
the home
inspector may be required to "sign in via mobile application software program
102. After the
inspection is complete, the home inspector may be required to file a report
via mobile
application software program 102 that will be made available to both buyer-
user(s) 142 and
seller-user(s) 140. Again seller-user 140 may be able to monitor everything.
[00049] It should further be noted that buyer-user 142 who happens to be in
an area with a
HomeSurf sign in front a house, buyer-user 142 may push a button on mobile
application
software program 102 (geolocation function), scan a OR code on the sign, or
take a picture
with mobile application software program 102 to get all the info that buyer-
user 142 needs
about that particular real estate listing 305. If buyer-user 142 wishes to
schedule a viewing,
mobile application software program 102 may provide a calendar with dates and
time that
seller-user 140 has inputted for selection. Once buyer-user 142 selects a date
and time, that
appointment spot will become "filled" and will appear as unavailable instantly
to avoid
double bookings. A notification will be sent to seller-user 140 as dates and
times are filled.
[00050] When buyer-user 142 arrives at real estate property for sale 205,
buyer-user 142
may be required to check in prior to being given access to an interior of real
estate property
for sale 205. Checking in may require buyer-user 142 to answer one of the
security questions
previously entered when buyer-user 142 created buyer-user account, to ensure
the identity of
buyer-user 142. As buyer-user 142 checks in, random numeric code 210 may be
transmitted
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to buyer-user 142 so buyer-user 142 is able unlock door 220 when prompted via
mobile
application software program 102.
[00051] In one embodiment, numeric control panel 215 may comprise a function
of mobile
application software program 102. In such a manner, random numeric code 210
may be
inputted by buyer-user 142 using internet-enabled communication device 105 to
unlock
variable locking mechanism 130 via mobile application software program 102.
Buyer-user
142 may be given an option of 30 minutes or 45 minutes for viewing real estate
property for
sale 205. After the selected time period lapses or once buyer-user 142 walks
away from real
estate property for sale 205, variable locking mechanism 130 will
automatically lock door
220 real estate property for sale 205. Further, random numeric code 210 may
expire and reset.
Advantageously, seller-user 140 may optionally install security and monitoring
equipment
225 as a precaution for protection.
[00052] Buyer-user 142 may be able to make an offer at any time. If buyer-
user 142
wishes to make an offer, buyer-user 142 will simply follow home-buyer command
prompts
110. The process is designed to be simple and easy. Buyer-user 142 may further
select to add
your terms and conditions and give seller-user 140 a time period to respond.
Buyer-user 142
may be able to sign an agreement digitally and send to seller-user 140 all via
mobile
application software program 102.
[00053] Buyer-user 142 may further be able to choose a home inspection. The
method of
business for home buying mobile application system 100 may include a team of
qualified
local home inspectors available to inspect real estate property for sale 205.
When a home
inspector is finished, the inspector may file a report via mobile application
software program
102 that may be made available 10 seller-user 140 and buyer-user 142.
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[00054] If multiple buyer-users 142 are interested in the same real estate
property for sale
205, and all buyer-users 142 choose to make an offer then each buyer-user 142
will be able to
see that there are buyer-users 142 making offers. The amount offered will not
be available to
other buyer-users 142 unless there isn't any legal issue with displaying the
offer amounts.
[00055] Home buying mobile application system 100 may be sold as a kit
comprising the
following parts: variable locking mechanism 130 in wireless communication with
mobile
application software program 102; installable security and monitoring
equipment 225 in
wireless communication with mobile application software program 102; and a set
of user use
and installation instructions. The kit has instructions such that functional
relationships are
detailed in relation to the structure of the invention (such that the
invention can be used,
maintained, or the like in a preferred manlier).
[00056] Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that,
under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences,
marketing
preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological
advances, etc.,
other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or
less components,
customized parts, different document delivery combinations, parts may be sold
separately,
etc., may be sufficient.
[00057] Referring now to FIG. 5 showing flow diagram 550 illustrating method
of use 500
for home buying mobile application system 100 according to an embodiment of
the present
invention of FIGS. 1-4.
[00058] As shown, method of use 500 may comprise the steps of: step one
501, installing
mobile application software program 102 onto in ternet-enabled communication
device 105;
step two 502, opening mobile application software program 102 via internel-
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communication device 105; creating a seller-user account by seller-user 140
and alternatively
a buyer-user account by buyer-user 142; step three 503, following various
command prompts
of mobile application software program 102; step four 504, communicating
between seller-
user 140 and buyer-user 142; step five 505, effectuating a real estate
purchase of real estate
property for sale 205 without utilizing a realtor.
[00059] It should
be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out
in many different orders according to user preference. The use of "step of'
should not be
interpreted as "step for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke
the provisions of
35 U.S.C. 112 (1): Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated
that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user
preferences,
marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials,
technological
advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example,
different orders
within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps,
including or excluding
certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.
[00060] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and
numerous
modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to
achieve
substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced
within the spirit and
scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to
enable the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the
scientist, engineers
and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms
or phraseology, to
determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the
technical
disclosure of the application.
