How Local Businesses and Realtors Can Leverage Google Maps and Street View

Cloudpano
July 1, 2025
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🌐 How Local Businesses and Realtors Can Leverage Google Maps and Street View

If you’re a local business owner or real estate professional in 2025, Google Maps and Street View are more than just navigation tools — they’re revenue machines 🚀.

Whether you're a coffee shop in Austin, a real estate agent in Phoenix, or a boutique salon in Chicago, you can drive visibility, trust, and leads directly from local search. And the best part? Most of your competitors still haven’t caught on ✨

📊 Why Google Maps and Street View Matter in 2025

When people search "near me" or for services in their area, Google Business Profiles (GBPs) and Street View integrations are front and center.

And yet:

  • 44% of local businesses haven’t claimed or optimized their GBP
  • 82% haven’t uploaded a 360° virtual tour
  • Many still rely on outdated or missing photos

That leaves you with a massive opportunity to stand out 🚀

📅 Want a shortcut? gsv.virtualtourprofit.com has everything you need to get started.

🎥 Prefer to watch? Here's the training: https://youtu.be/Yb-jjL-sVoc?si=-3zxy-vu9FEu1UVh

🔍 Local Visibility = More Customers

Here’s how this plays out in real life:

Search: "best hair salon in Dallas"

Result: Google shows the 3-pack of nearby listings with:

  • Photos
  • Reviews
  • Street View
  • Google Business Profile

The winner? The salon that optimized its Google presence. That’s who gets the call 📲

📅 Related: Google Business Profile Optimization: A 2025 Checklist

🎨 Use Street View to Create Immersive Experiences

With a 360° virtual tour, users can "walk inside" your business before they even visit.

Perfect for:

  • Restaurants 🍽️
  • Boutiques 🌍
  • Gyms 🏋️
  • Real estate listings 🏠

Realtors: Add a Google Street View tour to your listings to:

  • Showcase homes
  • Improve local SEO
  • Stand out on Google Maps

📍 Learn more: Google Street View for Profit: Business Models That Work in 2025

💼 3 Ways Realtors Can Leverage Google Maps in 2025

1. Add Your Listings to Google Street View

Create immersive walk-throughs of homes or neighborhoods using a 360° camera.

2. Optimize Your Google Business Profile as a Realtor

  • Add reviews
  • Use keyword-rich service descriptions
  • Upload new photos weekly

3. Show Neighborhoods with Street View

Use Street View to give virtual buyers a sense of the community, not just the home.

📅 Check out: How Real Estate Pros Can Monetize Google Maps Listings

💼 3 Ways Local Businesses Can Leverage Google Maps

1. Weekly Google Posts

Keep your business active in the algorithm by posting specials, events, or announcements — just like social media.

2. Add Photos & Virtual Tours

More visuals = more engagement. Businesses with photos get 42% more requests for directions!

3. Review Generation Strategy

The more high-quality reviews, the better you rank. Ask happy customers to leave one.

📅 Related: How to Use Google Maps to Find Local Business Leads

🚀 Launch Your Google Maps Revenue System

Want to offer these services to others or build it into your agency? Here’s how to get started:

✅ Step 1: Learn the Google Maps & Street View process → Watch the Training

✅ Step 2: Get the templates, pitch decks, and pricing models → gsv.virtualtourprofit.com

✅ Step 3: Pick a niche (realtors or local biz) and offer your first Street View or optimization package this week!

📈 Final Thoughts: Google Maps = Local Growth

In 2025, Google Maps isn’t just where people find you. It’s how they decide to trust you ✨

Whether you're:

  • A realtor trying to stand out
  • A local business trying to dominate your zip code
  • Or an entrepreneur looking to help others do the same…

This is your moment ⭐

🚀 Get the full blueprint and start growing today: gsv.virtualtourprofit.com

🎥 Watch the setup & service tutorial: https://youtu.be/Yb-jjL-sVoc?si=-3zxy-vu9FEu1UVh

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