A method for remotely accessing a real estate listing database using a wireless phone or other wireless communication devices is provided in which a user first inputs the street number of a property which the user wishes to get information. The street number is then used to query an existing multiple listing service database. Subsequently, the user is provided with a list of street names on which properties with that particular street number are for sale. The user then selects a particular address in which the user is interested. After the selection is made, the user is provided with information pertaining to the selected property such as a description of the property for sale.