Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Tennessee Prospector?
Tennessee Prospector is a website that allows users to identify available commercial property in . The website also provides data including workforce demographics, business information, and interactive maps. The data is created and displayed using a Geographic Information System (GIS) that combines layers of information in order to better understand comprehensive details about a specific location and is powered by GIS Planning's ZoomProspector software. The website is provided by the State of Tennessee, and is FREE.
2. How do users access Tennessee Prospector?
The public can view and use Tennessee Prospector by visiting the website at Tennessee Prospector The easy-to-use, browser format lets anyone with an Internet connection use the Web to access Tennessee Prospector's maps, properties and GIS-based data.
3. How is Tennessee Prospector different than other site selection sites/services?
Tennessee Prospector is unique. In addition to the commercial property listings and the current-year demographic and economic information that is available, Tennessee Prospector offers access to a breadth of important proprietary local data that is critical to relocation and/or expansion decisions. Business site selection is not just about available commercial buildings. The reason people say real estate is all about "location, location, location" is because it is. By using GIS, a business is able to analyze and evaluate the site-specific advantages and opportunities of each unique business location.
4. What type of properties will be listed?
Commercial, industrial and retail properties will be catalogued and displayed on Tennessee Prospector.
5. How will the website connect interested parties to the listing broker?
The contact information accompanies each property listing.
6. What types of companies are using Tennessee Prospector?
Site Selection consultants, Commercial real estate professionals, large businesses and small businesses are all taking advantage of this free service.
7. How often will data be updated?
Property information is updated daily so the inventory of available properties can remain current. Demographic data, consumer expenditure data, business and workforce data will all be updated yearly providing the most up-to-date information available. Some data will be updated as frequently as necessary to maintain a current and robust database.
8. What kind of information can users access?
Tennessee Prospector offers site location data and demographic information for the entire . The asking price, square footage, property description, brokerage company and broker contact information in addition to other vital information will be listed with each property. When considering a specific property, users can also query the demographics, workforce data, and existing market synergy and competition in any radial vicinity of the property. In addition, "layers" of information can be turned on and off on the interactive map display. Individual properties may also include other pertinent information.
9. Why is the State of Tennessee investing in Tennessee Prospector?
The State of Tennessee recognizes the importance of expanding and sustaining its business community and is therefore committed to making "doing business" as easy as possible. Current research suggests that 80 percent of the initial site selection screening is now done through the Internet. With the growing number of people who conduct business on the Internet, Tennessee Prospector provides an invaluable, real-time service to the many businesses that contact the State of Tennessee seeking site selection information.
10. How will companies know about the Tennessee Prospector GIS site? How is the State of Tennessee marketing it?
There is a link to Tennessee Prospector on the State of Tennessee website as well as a link on other frequently trafficked sites. The State of Tennessee and its partners will promote Tennessee Prospector in all marketing materials.
11. What is GIS?
GIS is an abbreviation for the term "Geographic Information System". A GIS combines layers of geographic information about a place that provides better information about that location. In the case of Tennessee Prospector, the Internet-based GIS allows businesses to identify optimal business locations based on available commercial property, location differences, demographic variations and business industry characteristics. Tennessee Prospector allows website users to customize the analysis to their specific needs.
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