Compact pill-shaped markers showing property color dot + name. Clean, scannable, and informative at a glance. Each pill shows the property name right on the map — no hovering needed. Inspired by Zillow's approach.
Improved version of your current dot markers. Glass-morphism circles sized by unit count with radial gradients. Each bubble shows the unit count number inside.
Mini property cards pinned on the map showing name, city, and unit count. Maximum information density — great for portfolio management when you need to quickly scan property details across the map.
Vertical bars rising from property locations — bar height represents unit count. Dramatic visual impact, great for presentations and investor dashboards. Color from property color field.
Properties auto-cluster as you zoom out. Zoom in to see individual colored markers. This is what Redfin and Apartments.com use — handles thousands of properties without visual clutter. Best for when the portfolio grows.
Heatmap weighted by unit count — instantly shows where your portfolio is concentrated. Great for strategic decisions, identifying coverage gaps, and expansion planning. Used by Trulia for neighborhood analysis.
| Feature | ① Pills | ② Bubbles | ③ Cards | ④ Bars | ⑤ Clusters | ⑥ Heatmap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Names visible without hover | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ⚠️ On zoom | ❌ No |
| Scales to 1000+ properties | ⚠️ Gets crowded | ⚠️ Overlaps | ❌ Too cluttered | ✅ Good | ✅ Excellent | ✅ Excellent |
| Information density | Medium | Low | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Presentation impact | Professional | Clean | Detailed | 🔥 Maximum | Smart | Strategic |
| Best for | Daily use | Simple overview | Portfolio review | Investor demos | Large portfolios | Strategy / gaps |