A Twitter friend at Vantage Pointe condominiums in San Diego (@VantagePointeSD) just let me know about a great new tool for mapping via Twitter called Schmaps.

Schmaps is basically a mapping service that automatically matches your intended location with a quick and easy link attached to your tweet. Instead of having to look up and address and directions on Google Maps and then attach it to your tweet with a shortened link so it fits into your 140 character limit, you can schmap it with a couple of quick clicks.

This is a great tool for homebuilders interested in showing prospective buyers how easy it is to find their homes, or event to focus on a Home of the Week special with the driving directions included.  From the information on the Schmaps website, it looks like quite a few realtors are using the site for open houses as they tweet hot homes for sale.

Pretty cool new tool…