Skip to main content

Map Configuration

Customize map filters, display options, and lot cards to control your community’s map experience.

Written by Allison Charette
Updated over 2 months ago

Easily customize your Homefinder map from within a community’s settings. The Configure Map option under Map Settings lets you control filters, display options, and lot card customization to match your community’s needs.


How to Access Map Configuration

  1. Go to Admin Settings → Communities.

  2. Select the community you’d like to update.

  3. Under Map Settings, click Configure Map.

This opens the configuration page where you can manage all map-related settings.


Available Filters

Choose which filters appear on the map interface for buyers:

  • Price – Set min/max price ranges.

  • Bed & Bath – Filter by bedroom and bathroom counts.

  • Builder – Show available builders.

  • Move-In – Add date picker or quick date buttons.

  • Sort – Enable sorting options.

  • Acreage – Filter by lot acreage.


Display Mode

Choose how the map and grid interface is presented to users:

  • Default (Map & Grid) - Shows both map and grid with toggle option

  • Map Expanded - Map is shown in full/expanded view by default. Grid available via toggle.

  • Grid View - Grid is shown by default. Map available by toggle

  • Grid Only - Only grid view is shown. No map option available


Display Options

Control what map and grid features users can access:

  • Grid View Toggle – Switch between grid and map views.

  • Quick Move-In Dates – Show quick date selection buttons.

  • Floor Plans Button – Add a button to view floor plans.


Lot Card Customization

Tailor the lot cards shown on the consumer map:

  • Upload a placeholder image – Shown when no lot image is available.

  • Choose display attributes – Select up to 3 details to show, such as:

    • Listing Price

    • Beds/Baths

    • Sq Ft

    • Acreage

Lot cards update instantly in the preview on the right.

⚠️ Note: Only three attributes can be displayed at one time.


Reset to Defaults

If you want to undo your changes, use the Reset to Defaults option to restore the original settings.


Preview & Save

  • Use Preview Map to check your changes live.

  • Click Save Configuration to apply your settings.

⚠️ Saved changes will immediately update how the map appears to buyers.


✨ With Map Configuration, you can control how your community map looks and works for consumers.

Did this answer your question?