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Google is at least testing a move into the online real-estate market with their latest addition to Google Maps. The new Google “Real estate” tool connects real-estate buyers with sellers all via Google Maps. According to The Wall Street Journal and the The Age, this feature is “poised” for roll out in the US but, appears to already be live.

If you’re a real estate agent or broker and would like to be included see Google’s FAQ for Real Estate Agents and Brokers.

From Google Real-Estate

Like Google, Google Wave uses advanced operators for it’s search functionality. Wave allows users options to search with advanced operators by Keyword, Status, Participant, Date, Folder, Attachment, Tag, Gadget, Expression, Phrase, XML, Wave ID, Inbox, Saved Searches, Filters and more. Earlier today, a “quick guide to the operators and restricts supported by wave search” was added to Google Wave user accounts.

Here is a screen shot of Google Wave’s advanced search operator cheat sheet:

I’m at Google I/O ( IO2009 ) this week checking out sessions, taking photos and Twazzuping thanks to App Engine via Twitter. Assuming all goes well, (AT&T 3g network is available) I’ll also be submitting articles a few other places. Really looking forward to a great week here in SFO. Be sure to say hello if you’re one of the 4,500 estimated attendees….

Google SearchWiki includes a Notes feature or perhaps an experimental feature. Google SearchWiki Notes is a function in Google’s main SERPs that allows users the option to copy and paste links to search results directly into im or email.

When possible, Google customizes SERPs based on geo, a user’s previous query and perhaps even other factors. When signed into their Google Account, users may see “even more relevant, useful results” based on their web history. Google’s indicates when customized SERPs are being displayed. This indication is often located on the top right hand side of the page but, it can appear centered at the bottom of the page below results.