Extension to help in property search on RightMove

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Version
0.1.6
Update
October 4, 2024
Size
3.29MiB
Developer
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Users
26
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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home_scout Extension

- The extension gives the exact address of the house/flat (if the house/flat has sale history) [Works on Rightmove, other platforms will be added later]
- The Extension helps the user in researching about the area of a house/flat when checking it out on RightMove.
- Extension also lets people quickly see the time taken from certain place using google maps.
- The extension also shows the post code of the house/flat

In order to research the area around the house/flat you need to sign up for crystal roof.Crystal roof is a platform that gives details of areas in the UK - Crime, Affluence, Pollution, Affluence, Deprivation and many more data points.

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HomeQuick Extension Documentation
Welcome to the HomeQuick extension documentation. This extension enhances your house hunting experience on Rightmove by providing additional features to help you make quick and informed decisions.

1. Get Exact house address of the property
The exact address of the property is shown if the house/flat has sale history
If exact address is found its shown as Exact Address:

If exact address is NOT found its shown as Original Address:

2. Get Exact Post code of the house
Quickly copy the exact post code of the house by clicking the \"Copy post code\" button. This feature makes it easy to save or share the post code for future reference.

3. Open Crystal Roof
The \"Open Crystal Roof\" feature allows you to find detailed information about the area where the house is located. Simply click on the \"Open Crystal Roof\" link to access this information.

4. Get Directions
The \"Get Directions\" feature allows you to find the route and estimated travel time from your current location or any specified address to the house. Follow these steps:

Enter the destination location in the provided input field.
Click on the \"Show route\" button.
Google Maps will open, displaying the start and end locations along with the estimated travel time.

How to Use the Extension
To use the HomeQuick extension:

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Navigate to a property listing on Rightmove.
3. Use the features provided by the extension as described above to get additional information and make informed decisions.

Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug where the information shown by the extension would vanish after clicking on the floor plan or house images within RightMove

We hope you find Home Scout helpful in your house hunting journey. For any questions or support or improvements, please contact us at [email protected]
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "home_scout", "description": "Extension to help in property search on RightMove", "version": "0.1.6", "action": { "default_popup": "hello.html", "default_icon": "house_scout.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "my_styles.css" ], "matches": [ "*://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/*" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "script_to_be_inserted.js" ], "matches": [ "*://www.rightmove.co.uk/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install home_scout extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install home_scout extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install home_scout extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install home_scout extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download home_scout extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a home_scout extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the home_scout Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the home_scout extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the home_scout extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for home_scout extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the home_scout extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download home_scout extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install home_scout extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the home_scout extension file

Select and download the home_scout extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the home_scout extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your home_scout extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the home_scout extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install home_scout extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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